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Light Waste Skip Bins
General Light Waste Skip Bins Perth
General Light Waste skip bins in Perth suit household junk, old furniture, light timber, white goods, metals, cardboard, paper, plastics and suitable green waste with no tree stumps. Backyard Bins supplies 2m³ to 12m³ bins throughout Perth’s southern suburbs and selected northern riverside suburbs, with prices starting from $290.
Waste, size and service details checked 12 August 2026
Service area: Perth southern suburbs and selected northern riverside suburbs, Western Australia
General Light Waste at a glance
Best for Household clean-ups
Furniture, junk, cardboard, plastics, white goods and light garden waste.
Available sizes 2m³ to 12m³
Ten bin sizes are available for approved General Light Waste.
Prices from $290
Current 2m³ General Light Waste rate, including GST.
Hire period Up to seven days
Extra time is available by arrangement. Tell us before collection.
Do not place soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf in a General Light Waste bin. These materials need a different waste category. Backyard Bins also cannot accept asbestos, car tyres, mattresses, cement-based sheeting, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, liquids, chemicals, pesticides, oils, paint or batteries in any skip bin.
Suitable for
What are General Light Waste skip bins suitable for?
Choose General Light Waste when your rubbish is bulky but light and mainly comes from the home, garage, shed, office or garden. It gives you one place for approved waste and saves you from making several tip runs.
Garage and shed clear-outs
Remove approved shelving, cardboard, plastic storage tubs, timber offcuts and the light rubbish that builds up in garages and sheds.
Furniture removal
Dispose of approved chairs, tables, cabinets and shelving. Mattresses cannot go in any Backyard Bins skip bin.
Moving house
Clear approved household junk before settlement, handover or moving day, without making repeated trips to the tip.
Rental property tidy-ups
Remove approved furniture, cardboard, household clutter and light waste between tenants or before a property handover.
Light garden clean-ups
Load suitable green waste such as small branches and garden cuttings. Keep out tree stumps, soil, turf and heavy landscaping material.
Service overview
What is General Light Waste?
General Light Waste is Backyard Bins’ category for lighter household, commercial and garden rubbish. It covers approved items such as household junk, furniture, white goods, metals, cardboard, paper, plastics, timber and suitable green waste.
The correct waste category matters because heavy materials need different handling and pricing. If your load includes soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf, choose another waste type or call us before booking. We are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.
Waste rules
What can go in a General Light Waste skip bin?
Use the lists below to check your load before booking. If one item does not fit the General Light Waste rules, call Backyard Bins so we can help you choose the correct category.
Accepted General Light Waste
- Household junk
- Light timber
- Furniture, excluding mattresses
- White goods
- Metals
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Plastics
- Suitable green waste with no tree stumps
Not accepted
- Soil
- Sand
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Tiles
- Building rubble
- Turf
- Tree stumps
- Asbestos
- Car tyres
- Mattresses
- Cement-based sheeting, including Super 6, HardieFlex and eaves lining
- Gas bottles and fire extinguishers
- Liquids, chemicals, pesticides, oils and paint
- Batteries and car batteries
Keep every item at or below the top rail of the bin so we can transport it safely. If the bin contains materials that do not match the booked waste category, extra disposal charges may apply. Call us before adding anything you are unsure about.
Ready to book the right skip bin?
Book online if you know your waste type and bin size, or call our local team and we will help you choose.Sizes and price
General Light Waste skip bin sizes and prices
General Light Waste bins are available in ten sizes from 2m³ to 12m³. One cubic metre holds about one well-stacked flat trailer load, so the guide below can help you compare capacity before you book.
| Bin size | Price | Dimensions or capacity | Best for | Conditions | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m³ | From $290 | Approx. 1.8m L × 1.6m W × 0.9m H; 2 trailer loads or 8 wheelie bins. | A small room, shed or garden tidy-up. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 2m³ bin |
| 3m³ | From $350 | Approx. 2.0m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 3 trailer loads or 12 wheelie bins. | A garage, shed or small household clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 3m³ bin |
| 4m³ | From $420 | Approx. 2.3m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 4 trailer loads or 16 wheelie bins. | A small home declutter or furniture clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 4m³ bin |
| 5m³ | From $510 | Approx. 3.1m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 5 trailer loads or 20 wheelie bins. | A medium household, garage or rental clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 5m³ bin |
| 6m³ | From $560 | Approx. 3.6m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 6 trailer loads or 24 wheelie bins. | Furniture, moving waste or a larger home clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 6m³ bin |
| 7m³ | From $610 | Approx. 3.7m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 7 trailer loads or 28 wheelie bins. | A larger household or commercial light-waste clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 7m³ bin |
| 8m³ | From $660 | Approx. 4.5m L × 1.6m W × 1.2m H; 8 trailer loads or 32 wheelie bins. | Moving house or a full household clear-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 8m³ bin |
| 9m³ | From $720 | Approx. 3.6m L × 1.5m W × 1.5m H; 9 trailer loads or 36 wheelie bins. | Bulky household rubbish or a large rental clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 9m³ bin |
| 10m³ | From $770 | Approx. 3.9m L × 1.53m W × 1.8m H; 10 trailer loads or 40 wheelie bins. | A major home, office or storage clean-out. | General Light Waste only. Low rear access instead of a drop-down ramp. | View 10m³ bin |
| 12m³ | From $820 | Approx. 4.5m L × 1.8m W × 1.7m H; 12 trailer loads or 48 wheelie bins. | A large property, warehouse or office clear-out. | General Light Waste only. Drop-down ramp access. | View 12m³ bin |
Prices shown are the current General Light Waste rates and include GST. The quoted hire period is up to seven days. If you need the bin for longer, contact us before collection so we can rearrange the date. Extra rental time is available at no extra charge by arrangement.
Prices apply to Perth’s southern suburbs and selected nearby areas. Confirm your delivery address when booking. All dimensions are approximate, measured from the top of the bin, and the bins taper towards the base.
Simple process
How to hire a General Light Waste skip bin
Choose your waste type and bin size, then tell us where and when you need the bin. If you are unsure, call our local team before booking and we will help you work it out.
Check your waste type
Make sure your load contains approved General Light Waste and none of the restricted materials listed above. Call us if your rubbish includes mixed or heavy materials.
Choose a bin and book
Compare the ten available sizes, check the delivery space and book online. We can help you choose if bulky items make the volume hard to estimate.
We deliver your skip bin
We deliver the bin to the agreed location and keep communication clear if access or timing needs attention. We do our best to accommodate all requests.
Fill the bin and we collect it
Load approved waste at or below the top rail. We collect the bin at the end of the agreed hire period, or you can contact us if the collection date needs to change.
Local service
Why choose Backyard Bins for light waste removal?
Backyard Bins has served Perth since 2003 as a family-run, Australian-owned skip bin hire business. Our customers appreciate a local business owner’s personal touch, direct communication and practical advice from people who know the service.
Fairness is essential to our company. We explain the waste rules and pricing before you book, work to the agreed delivery and collection schedule, and stay available when your plans change.
Family-run since 2003
Our family business takes a long-term view of every customer relationship. You deal with real local people, not a third-party booking agent.
Australian-owned and local
We know Perth conditions and service the southern suburbs plus selected northern riverside suburbs from our Beeliar base.
Clear waste advice
We help you match the bin to the rubbish before delivery, reducing the risk of choosing the wrong category or paying unexpected disposal charges.
Transparent pricing
You can check current prices online before booking. We explain what each waste category allows and what may cause an extra charge.
Flexible hire and communication
The quoted hire period is up to seven days, with extra time available by arrangement. Tell us when plans change and we will work with you.
Clean and green approach
We take an environmentally conscious approach to waste handling. Booking the correct category helps keep collection and processing cleaner and more organised.
How to load a General Light Waste skip bin
Place flat items at the bottom, break down bulky furniture where it is safe to do so, and flatten cardboard before loading it. Use smaller approved rubbish to fill gaps and spread the weight across the bin.
Keep the whole load at or below the top rail. Do not leave furniture, timber or other items sticking above the bin. If an item is too heavy, hazardous or difficult to identify, call Backyard Bins before adding it.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is General Light Waste?
General Light Waste is the Backyard Bins category for lighter household, commercial and garden rubbish. It includes approved household junk, furniture, white goods, metals, cardboard, paper, plastics, light timber and suitable green waste with no tree stumps.
Can I put furniture in a General Light Waste skip bin?
Yes. Approved furniture such as chairs, tables, cabinets and shelving can go in a General Light Waste bin. Mattresses cannot go in any Backyard Bins skip bin, so contact us if you need another disposal option.
Can green waste go in a General Light Waste bin?
Yes, suitable green waste can go in this category, but tree stumps are not accepted. Keep out soil, turf and heavy landscaping materials, and call us if you are unsure about roots or bulky garden waste.
Can I put soil, sand, bricks or concrete in this bin?
No. Soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles, building rubble and turf cannot go in a General Light Waste bin. These materials need a Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste, Clean Heavy Waste or Soil Only booking, depending on the load.
What sizes are available for General Light Waste?
Backyard Bins offers General Light Waste bins from 2m³ to 12m³. A cubic metre holds about one well-stacked flat trailer load, but bulky furniture can fill a bin faster, so call us if you need help choosing.
How much does a General Light Waste skip bin cost?
Current prices start from $290 for a 2m³ bin and reach $820 for a 12m³ bin. Prices include GST and the quoted hire period is up to seven days. Confirm your delivery address and booking details before payment.
How long can I keep the skip bin?
The quoted hire period is up to seven days. If you need a little longer, contact Backyard Bins before collection so we can rearrange the date. Extra rental time is available at no extra charge by arrangement.
What happens if I put the wrong waste in the bin?
Materials that do not match the booked waste category can cause collection or disposal problems and may lead to extra charges. Fairness is essential to our company, so call us before loading anything you are unsure about.
Can I book a General Light Waste skip bin online?
Yes. Choose General Light Waste, select a suitable bin size and complete the online booking. If you are unsure about the waste type, size or delivery access, call us on (08) 9437 3733 before you book.
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