Skip bins make clearing a project simple, but not everything is allowed to go in them. Knowing what you can and cannot put in your bin keeps everyone safe and avoids extra charges or a refused collection. Here is a clear guide for our customers across Hervey Bay, Maryborough and the Fraser Coast.
In this guide
What you can put in a skip bin
Our bins take most common household, garden and building waste. The usual loads we see are:
We deliver skip bins in Hervey Bay, skip bin hire in Maryborough and across the Fraser Coast.
- General household waste and clutter
- Green waste such as branches, prunings and garden clippings
- Furniture and timber
- Concrete, brick and clean fill, kept to a dedicated heavy waste bin
If you are clearing a renovation, a garden or a general clean up, a skip bin is usually the easiest option. Browse sizes on our skip bin hire page.
Accepted and not accepted at a glance
Use this quick reference before you start loading.
| Material | Allowed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General household waste | Yes | |
| Green waste such as branches and clippings | Yes | |
| Furniture and timber | Yes | |
| Concrete, brick and clean fill | Yes | Use a dedicated heavy waste bin |
| Asbestos | No | Needs licensed removal |
| Hazardous and chemical waste | No | Specialised disposal only |
| Tyres | No | Recycle through a tyre outlet |
| Batteries | No | Drop at a battery recycler |
| Food waste | No | Not accepted in skip bins |
Why it matters
Putting prohibited items in a skip can create safety hazards, contaminate an otherwise clean load and lead to extra handling costs or a refused pickup. Items like asbestos, chemicals, tyres, batteries and food waste all need their own disposal path. A quick check before you load saves time and money, and keeps our drivers and the tip safe.
If you are ever unsure about an item, send us a photo before it goes in the bin. It is much easier to sort before pickup than after.
Quick checks before you load
- Separate heavy materials like concrete and brick
- Keep asbestos, chemicals and tyres out
- Flatten boxes and bulky items to fit more in
- Do not overfill above the rim of the bin
- Ask us first about anything unusual
Common waste types explained
Everyday household clutter, packaging, small fixtures and non hazardous rubbish. The most common skip load and suitable for any bin size.
Branches, prunings, clippings and garden tidy up waste. Bulky but light, so a slightly larger bin often suits.
Concrete, brick, tile, soil and clean fill. Heavy for their volume, so these go in a dedicated bin. Tell us when you book.
A combination of the above. Let us know the rough mix and we will recommend the right bin so the load is not refused or recharged.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, but heavy materials like concrete, brick, soil and clean fill should go in a dedicated heavy waste bin. Let us know when you book so we send the right one.
No. Asbestos is never accepted in our bins. It must be handled and disposed of by a licensed asbestos removalist.
Furniture and timber are fine. Mattresses can usually be accommodated, so just mention it when you book so we can advise.
Prohibited items can lead to a refused pickup or extra handling charges. If you are unsure about an item, ask us first.
No. Tyres and batteries are not accepted. Tyres can be recycled through a tyre outlet and batteries through a battery recycler.
It depends on the job. See our skip bin sizes or tell us what you are clearing and we will recommend one.
Not sure what fits in your skip?
Tell us what you are clearing and we will sort the right bin.