FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The size of the skip bag you need depends on how much waste you have. For smaller amounts of waste such as those generated during home clean-ups, renovations, or small construction projects, we suggest hiring our skip bags which come in two sizes (1m3 and 3m3). Check out the sizing on our “Skip Bag Sizes” page for a more detailed overview. These skip bags are convenient, cost-effective, and you can take your time filling them without worrying about any time limits.

Not surprisingly, this is the question we are asked the most. The size of the skip you require depends on the amount of waste you have.

The skip bins come in different sizes and configurations. It is recommended that you check out the sizing on our “Skip Bin Sizes” page, which details the dimensions and shows what each size looks like. 

Keep in mind that you can only fill a skip bin level with the rim of the bin. If you overload the bin it will not be collected. Ignore the depiction of highly overloaded skip bins on television shows, they cannot be transported on the road like that.

Also, keep in mind how the rubbish or waste will be loaded into the skip bin. If you estimate that your brick bbq takes up 2 cubic metres of space in its built state, it wouldn’t fit in a 2 cubic metre skip bin once you demolish it, unless you load it brick by brick without any gaps! You would actually need a 3 cubic metre skip bin.

A lot of people think that a 4 cubic metre skip bin is 4 metres long, 4 metres wide and 4 metres high, or at least 4 metres long, but this is not the case. Apart from the fact that this wouldn’t fit on the back of a truck, the cubic metre sizing of our skip bins is the capacity it will carry and not an indication of how long the bin is. 4 cubic metres of space is the equivalent of 4 metres long by 1 metre wide and 1 metre high and the actual dimensions of the bin in our range comes in two different configurations as shown on our “Skip Bin Sizes” page, so check that out first.

For Skip Bins

In extenuating circumstances we may allow an extra day or two if arranged prior to scheduled collection, otherwise, it is either $15.00 per day after the first seven days or an additional $75.00 per week (we don’t charge for Saturday and Sunday as being extra days).

It is more cost-effective to get all your waste together in one place and then get the skip bin in, rather than having it sit there whilst you rummage through your house picking bits and pieces to throw out. This way will also prevent your neighbours from filling up your skip bin whilst you aren’t looking. You can fill the bin and then get it picked up and out of the way.

For Skip Bags

There is no time limit for collection of skip bags. You can keep the skip bag as long as you need to fill it. For 1m3 skip bags, you can rent them starting at $140, and there is no set time limit for their use. For 3m3 skip bags, you can rent them starting at $410, and a similar unlimited hire time applies.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Give us a call on 02 4256 2008. We are always happy to help!

When considering where to put your skip, please consider the following:

• The delivery truck needs to be able to deliver and collect your bin or bag. Our drivers are experts at narrow driveways and complicated drops, but please call us to discuss if you are unsure.
• You need to be able to fill the bin or bag.

Yes, both skip bins and skip bags have weight limits to ensure safe transportation. You can find the safe working load details for skip bins on the “Skip Bin Sizes” page and for skip bags on the “Skip Bag Sizes” page.

You can hire skip bins and skip bags from Bin Master for mixed waste – most general household waste, construction waste and green waste can be mixed in one single skip with a few exceptions:

• Soil and dirt must always be put in a separate skip bin or skip bag.
• Any materials containing asbestos must not be placed in the skip, please call to discuss our options for asbestos removal.

We are dedicated to being a sustainable business and will recycle as much of your waste as we can.

We can't accept hazardous waste in a normal skip bin or skip bag.  This includes chemicals, food, liquids, tyres or gas bottles. Any materials containing asbestos must be placed in special hazibags that we can supply.

All rubbish must be inside the bin or bag and must not flow over the top.  This is to ensure safety when in transport and loading onto our truck. 

Due to health and safety regulations our drivers are unable to collect bins and bags that are filled above the top.

We service all of the Illawarra from Helensburgh to Gerroa and the Shoalhaven down to Nowra.

Suburbs include:

Albion Park 

Albion Park Rail 

Austinmer  

Avon 

Avondale 

Balgownie 

Barrack Heights

Barrack Point 

Bellambi 

Berkeley

Berry

Blackbutt 

Bomaderry

Bombo 

Brownsville 

Bulli  

Calderwood

Carrington Falls

Cleveland

Clifton  

Coalcliff

Coledale

Coniston

Cordeaux 

Cordeaux Heights

Corrimal

Cringila 

Croom

Curramore  

Dapto 

Darkes Forest 

Dombarton

Dunmore 

East Corrimal

Fairy Meadow

Farmborough Heights

Fernhill 

Figtree 

Flinders 

Foxground  

Gerringong 

Gerroa 

Gwynneville

Haywards Bay

Helensburgh 

Huntley 

Jamberoo 

Jerrara 

Kanahooka 

Keiraville 

Kembla Grange 

Kembla Heights

Kiama 

Kiama Downs

Kiama Heights

Knights Hill

Koonawarra

Lake Heights

Lake Illawarra

Lilyvale 

Maddens Plains

Mangerton 

Marshall Mount 

Minnamurra 

Mount Keira 

Mount Kembla 

Mount Ousley

Mount Pleasant 

Mount Saint Thomas

Mount Warrigal

North Macquarie

North Wollongong

North Nowra

Nowra 

South Nowra

Oak Flats

Oak Heights

Otford

Penrose

Port Kembla

Primbee

Rose Valley

Russell Vale 

Scarborough

Shoalhaven Heads

Shell Cove 

Shellharbour

Shellharbour City Centre

Spring Hill 

Stanwell Park

Stanwell Tops

Tarrawanna 

Thirroul 

Tongarra 

Toolijooa 

Towradgi 

Tullimbar

Unanderra

Warilla 

Warrawong

Werri Beach

West Wollongong

Willow Vale

Windang

Wollongong

Wombarra

Wongawilli 

Woonona

Yallah 

Yellow Rock 

Please request a quote or call us on 02 4256 2008 to discuss your requirements.

Yes, we provide contract waste removal on an ongoing basis for commercial organisations such as factories, warehouses, offices, sporting clubs, Government departments, building managers, strata complexes, shops and shopping centres throughout the Wollongong region, Illawarra and down to Nowra in the Shoalhaven.