Backyard Bins generally provides skip bins for five to seven days. If your project takes longer, contact us before the agreed collection date to arrange an extension without an additional hire fee.
Shorter arrangements may also be available when your rubbish is ready and you can load it quickly. The right timing depends on the size of the job, when the waste will be produced and whether the bin will sit on private property or public land.
Plan around the work that creates the rubbish. Five to seven days suits many household clean-ups, but an agreed shorter or longer period may be more practical for a quick clear-out, renovation, move or staged project.
Quick summary
- Standard hire is generally five to seven days.
- Extra time can be arranged without an additional hire fee.
- Contact Backyard Bins before the agreed collection date to change the timing.
- Short hires and early collection may be available by arrangement.
- A council permit may limit the time allowed when a bin is placed on public land.
- Bin size, waste category and placement requirements can still affect the total booking cost.
What is the standard skip bin hire period?
The standard Backyard Bins hire period is generally five to seven days. This gives many customers enough time to sort and load their rubbish without rushing.
A five-to-seven-day booking often suits:
- Household decluttering
- Garage and shed clean-outs
- Garden maintenance
- Moving home
- Rental property clean-ups
- Small renovations
- Office or commercial clear-outs
When you book a skip bin, provide your preferred delivery and collection dates. Clear dates help the team coordinate delivery and collection. You can see the full booking sequence on the skip bin hire process page.
Can you arrange a short hire or early collection?
A one-day, weekend or other short arrangement may be available when the waste is ready and the job can be completed quickly. Availability depends on the delivery and collection schedule, so include your preferred dates when booking.
If the bin is full earlier than expected, call Backyard Bins to request early collection. Keep all waste below the top edge and leave the collection area accessible for the truck.
Can you keep a skip bin longer than seven days?
You can request extra time when a clean-up, move or renovation takes longer than planned. Backyard Bins does not charge an additional hire fee for an agreed extension.
Extensions are not automatic. Contact the team before the scheduled collection so a new date can be agreed. That helps prevent a collection truck arriving while the bin is still being loaded.
How to request an extension
- Estimate how many extra days you need.
- Call (08) 9437 3733 before the scheduled collection.
- Confirm the address, existing collection date and preferred new date.
- Wait for the revised collection date to be confirmed.
Longer and staged projects are handled case by case. Discuss them before booking where possible so the timing can be planned around the work.
What if the bin is on a road or verge?
Check the permit period: extending a Backyard Bins booking does not automatically extend permission from a local council.
Council conditions can control how long a skip bin may remain on a road, verge, footpath or other public area. Requirements vary and can cover permits, placement, visibility, access and the approved dates.
Read the guide to placing a skip bin on the road or verge in Perth, then confirm the current requirements with the relevant council before delivery.
How long should you hire a skip bin for?
Choose the hire period according to the waste volume, when the rubbish will be created and how many people will help load it. The examples below are planning guides only; your agreed Backyard Bins dates may differ.
| Project | Planning period |
|---|---|
| Single-room clean-out | One to three days |
| Garage or shed clean-up | Two to five days |
| Household decluttering | Three to seven days |
| Small garden clean-up | One to three days |
| Larger garden project | Three to seven days or longer |
| Moving home | Three to seven days |
| Renovation or strip-out | Five to seven days or longer |
| Commercial or construction project | Arrange around the work schedule |
Factors that can change the timing
- Waste amount: larger jobs take longer to sort and load.
- Preparation: rubbish that is sorted before delivery is usually faster to load.
- Available help: several people may complete the loading sooner than one person.
- Bin size: a bin that is too small may fill before the work is complete.
- Waste type: mixed or unsuitable items can interrupt loading while the correct category is confirmed.
- Project dates: trades, deliveries and property settlements can change the schedule.
- Weather: rain and high temperatures can delay outdoor work.
Lisa’s planning advice: arrange delivery for the stage of the job that creates the most waste, and have obvious donations or unsuitable materials separated before the bin arrives.
One cubic metre is approximately one flat trailer load of rubbish. Use the Backyard Bins bin size tool to estimate a suitable capacity.
For outdoor work, check the green waste skip bin information. Soil, sand and tree stumps cannot go into an ordinary green waste load.
For a renovation, schedule delivery for the stage that creates the most construction waste. Tell the team every material you expect to remove when arranging renovation waste removal.
Does the hire period affect the skip bin price?
Backyard Bins prices are mainly based on the bin size and waste category. The quoted rental price covers a period of up to seven days, and an agreed extension does not attract an additional hire fee.
The total booking cost can still be affected by:
- The selected bin size
- The waste category
- The materials placed inside the bin
- Whether the load meets the stated weight and fill limits
- Separate council permit charges for placement on public land
An extension does not change the loading rules. Waste must remain within the fill limit and comply with the booked category. Council permit costs and conditions remain separate.
Check the current skip bin sizes, prices and waste-category conditions before booking.
How can you avoid needing extra hire time?
A little preparation can help the loading stay within your planned period:
- Separate accepted rubbish, donations and other materials before delivery.
- Check what can go in a Backyard Bins skip bin.
- Choose a bin size that suits the estimated amount of waste.
- Arrange delivery when the waste-producing work begins.
- Safely dismantle bulky furniture and flatten cardboard where practical.
- Contact Backyard Bins early if the project schedule changes.
Do not overfill the bin or add unsuitable material simply because the collection date is approaching. Call the team and agree on a revised date if more time is needed.
FAQs about skip bin hire periods
How long can you hire a skip bin for in Perth?
Backyard Bins generally provides skip bins for five to seven days. Shorter arrangements may be available, and you can request more time by contacting the team before collection.
Can I keep a skip bin longer than seven days?
Yes. Longer hire can be arranged case by case. Contact Backyard Bins before the scheduled collection date and confirm the revised timing.
Does extended skip bin hire cost more?
Backyard Bins does not charge an additional hire fee for an agreed extension. Bin size, waste category, loading conditions and separate council permit charges can still affect the total cost.
How do I request a skip bin extension?
Call Backyard Bins on (08) 9437 3733 before the scheduled collection. Provide the address, current collection date and preferred new date so the change can be confirmed.
What should I do if the bin is full early?
Contact Backyard Bins and ask whether early collection is available. Keep the rubbish below the top edge and leave safe access for the collection truck.
Does a hire extension also extend a council permit?
No. A change to your collection date does not automatically change a council permit. Check the approved period and contact the relevant council if the bin is on public land.
Arrange flexible skip bin hire
Backyard Bins has operated since 2003 and services most suburbs south of the river. Tell Lisa and the team what you are removing, when the work starts and how long you expect to need the bin.
Lisa Seale
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