Skip Bins for Household Junk, Furniture and Light Garden Waste

General Light Waste skip bins Perth are best for lighter household and garden clean-ups. You can use this waste type for old furniture, household junk, cardboard, paper, plastics and white goods. It can also suit timber, metals and suitable green waste with no tree stumps.

This bin type suits home clean-ups, garage clear-outs, shed clean-outs, rental property tidy-ups and small yard jobs. Do not use it for soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles, rubble or turf.

Backyard Bins is a family-run, Australian-owned skip bin hire business based in Perth. If you are unsure whether General Light Waste is right for your job, call us on (08) 9437 3733 and we will talk it through with you.

Garage clean-out rubbish suitable for a General Light Waste skip bin in Perth

LIGHT WASTE SKIP BINS AT A GLANCE

BEST FOR Household junk, furniture, light timber, cardboard, paper, plastics, white goods and suitable green waste.
CAN INCLUDE Old furniture, metals, cardboard, paper, plastics, timber and green waste with no tree stumps.
DO NOT INCLUDE Soil, sand, brick, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf. Also keep out asbestos, tyres, mattresses, paint, liquids, gas bottles, batteries and chemicals.
GOOD TO KNOW Heavy waste, soil, sand and renovation rubble need a different waste category.
Need help? Call Backyard Bins before booking and we will help you choose the right option — (08) 9437 3733.
Green skip bin filled with household junk, furniture, cardboard, plastics and light garden waste in Perth

Is General Light Waste the Right Bin Type for Your Clean-Up?

General Light Waste is usually the right choice when your rubbish is light, loose and household-based. It suits everyday clean-ups where you need to remove unwanted items from the home, garage, shed or yard.

This waste type is often used for:

  • Moving house
  • Garage clean-ups
  • Shed clean-outs
  • Decluttering
  • Old furniture removal
  • Rental property clean-ups
  • Light garden tidy-ups
  • Household junk removal Perth jobs

Fairness is essential to our company, so we want your booking to be clear from the start. If your rubbish includes soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles or building rubble, General Light Waste is not the right category.

✓ What Can Go In ✕ What Cannot Go In
Household junk Soil, sand
Old furniture Bricks, concrete, tiles, building rubble
White goods Turf, tree stumps
Light timber Asbestos
Metals Car tyres, mattresses
Cardboard Cement-based sheeting, Super 6 fencing, HardieFlex, eaves lining
Paper Gas bottles, fire extinguishers
Plastics Liquids, chemicals, pesticides, oils, paint
General clutter Batteries, car batteries
Suitable green waste
Light garden waste (no tree stumps)

General Light Waste suits bulky but lighter clean-ups. It gives you a simple way to remove approved rubbish without making several tip runs.

Home Clean-Ups

Use a General Light Waste skip bin when you are clearing unwanted household items. This may include old furniture, boxes, packaging, light timber, plastics and loose household clutter.

Load the bin at your own pace, and we will collect it when your hire period ends.

Garage and Shed Clean-Outs

Garages and sheds often collect old items over time. General Light Waste can suit approved shelving, cardboard, plastic storage tubs, timber offcuts and other light rubbish.

Before loading, separate anything hazardous, restricted or too heavy for this category.

Furniture Removal

General Light Waste can suit approved furniture removal jobs. This may include chairs, tables, cabinets and shelving.

Please do not place mattresses in any Backyard Bins skip bin. If your furniture is large or unusual, call us before booking.

Moving House

Moving house is a good time to clear items you no longer need. A General Light Waste bin can help you remove approved household junk before settlement, handover or moving day.

Light Garden Clean-Ups

You can place suitable green waste in General Light Waste, but please keep tree stumps out. This may suit light branches, small garden cuttings and simple yard tidy-ups.

If your load includes soil, turf, roots or heavy landscaping material, please check with us first.

Choosing the Right Skip Bin Size for General Light Waste

Once you know General Light Waste is the right category, the next step is choosing your bin size.

Backyard Bins offers skip bin sizes from 2m³ to 12m³, giving you options for small clean-ups through to larger household waste jobs.

The right size depends on:

  • How much rubbish you have
  • How bulky the items are
  • Whether you can break items down
  • How much space you have for delivery
  • Whether you may need more than one bin

Furniture, boxes and loose household junk can take up space quickly. Flattening cardboard, breaking down bulky items and placing flat items first can help you use the bin space more efficiently.

All waste must stay at or below the top rail of the bin. We cannot safely transport overloaded bins.

Why Choose Backyard Bins for Removing Light Waste?

Backyard Bins is a family-run, Australian-owned skip bin hire company servicing Perth. We are local, practical and easy to speak with.

When you choose us, you can expect:

  • Local Perth skip bin hire
  • Honest waste type advice
  • Clear communication before booking
  • Flexible hire options
  • Practical support over the phone
  • Transparent information about what can and cannot go in the bin
  • A clean and green approach wherever possible

Backyard Bins is committed to environmentally conscious waste management. Choosing the right waste category helps us keep the process cleaner, safer and more organised.

Fairness is essential to our company. We want you to book the right bin, choose the right waste type and feel confident before your skip bin arrives.

Green branded Backyard Bins skip bin on a clean Perth residential driveway showing reliable local skip bin hire

Rubbish Removal Service FAQs

If you are looking to find answers to some of your questions on rubbish removal services, then we have you covered. The following are the frequently asked questions:

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Typically, rubbish removal services are charged based on:

  • Size of skip bin
  • Hire Period

Essentially, the larger the volume of the skip bin refers to the amount of rubbish and the space required to get removed. This space is measured in cubic meters. the typical amount of time is between 5-7 days between drop off and collection. Our full list of costs are clear to see, so you won’t be shocked by extra skip bin prices.

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Normally, we will use cubic meters to measure the weight of your rubbish. Now, you may be wondering what size is a cubic meter. Explaining the size of a cubic meter visually can be difficult. This is primarily because the estimation would not be entirely exact.

However, we can explain a cubic meter by listing some of your household items close in size. They include:

  • A simple family fridge – about the height of a 4 feet person
  • A typical two-seater sofa
  • A full 6×4 trailer that is well stacked
  • Four times 240ltrs council wheelie bins

However, you should note that our cubic meter measurement is done when the items are entirely squashed. Therefore, you don’t have to be worried about getting charged for air space. Items such as desks and wardrobes will be dismantled, while waste such as the green waste will be compacted before measuring.

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Normally, we remove almost all types of waste, from domestic to commercial. We also work with residential and commercial entities. If we list the kind of waste we help you get rid of, the list would be very long.

Some of the waste that we can help you dispose of include:

  • Furniture
  • Normal household trash
  • Office waste – papers and other office supplies
  • Vehicle parts
  • Appliances
  • White goods

We have specialised equipment that is designed to help remove these types of waste.

The following is a list of some of the waste items that we don’t cover:

  • Hazardous industrial chemicals
  • Risky health institutions waste materials such as the medical waste

As you can see, the list is very small and only covers high-risk waste materials. If you are not sure about the type of your waste and whether our teams can remove it, contact us and get some free advice.

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Once your waste is collected, it’s taken to a waste sorting, recycling, and processing facility. It is from this facility that the waste is prepared for recycling, re-usage, or destruction. Additionally, suppose your rubbish cannot be salvaged or recycled. In that case, we will deliver it directly to the closest waste disposal site in Perth or drop it at the disposal points in the Perth metro area.

Recyclable waste, on the other hand, is sorted and sent for recycling to various locations. If your waste is reusable and you don’t know where to donate it, we can help you with that. We will deliver the reusable items to charity organisations or donate them to people who need them. Essentially, when our team picks up the waste, they will evaluate it and decide whether to drop it at the waste disposal centre, donate it, or take it for recycling.

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Normally, when you call or book our services for waste removal, we try as much as possible to understand your waste and what size of skip bin you need. We will ask questions about the amount of waste and how access to the skip bin looks like. Typically, from our questions and your responses, we will estimate what skip bin size you need. Normally, if you are happy with our estimate, we will book you a day for delivery and you can go to work filling it up over the agreed period.

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With our wide-ranging experience, we have managed many tight gaps around Perth’s housing areas. We ain to have as few delays as possible, a seamless process in getting all of your waste can be accessed and processed. We do require a driveway around 3m wide to accommodate the truck for them to back straight down the place your bin.

How Do You Pack Your Skip Bin When Removing Rubbish?

Choose the flattest items and put them in the bin first. Lay them flat or along the side of the bin. Next, place bulkier approved items carefully so the weight is spread evenly. Always keep items at or below the top rail of the bin.

Do not mix green waste into Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste bins, and do not place soil, sand, brick, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf in General Light Waste bins. If you are using a Clean Heavy Waste or Soil Only bin, keep the load clean and do not mix in general rubbish.

Our team is happy to help you choose the right bin for your home, commercial or industrial rubbish removal job. You fill the bin, and we remove it; saving you time, money and aggravation finding someone with a truck to take it to a disposal site. To schedule your skip bin drop off, please call our office any day of the week at (08) 9437 3733.

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    BOOK A LIGHT WASTE SKIP BIN

    A General Light Waste skip bin may suit your job if you have mostly household junk, old furniture, light timber, cardboard or plastics. It may also suit white goods, metals and suitable green waste.

    If you are ready to book, you can book online. If you are unsure, call us first. We are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.

    (08) 9437 3733 or Book Now