Skip bin hire cost Perth customers pay depends on more than the size of the bin. Waste type also affects the weight, handling and disposal process—especially when a load includes soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles or building rubble.
At Backyard Bins, we separate waste into clear categories so you can choose the right bin, understand what belongs inside it and avoid surprises at collection time.
We are a family-run, Australian-owned local business. We would rather help you choose the right size and waste type upfront than leave you guessing. If your clean-up does not fit neatly into one category, call us before booking.
Compare our skip bin sizes and prices or use the bin size tool to narrow down a suitable option.
Quick summary
- Price depends on both bin size and waste type.
- General Light Waste suits household junk, furniture, cardboard, plastics, metals, white goods and light green waste.
- Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste suits mixed rubble, timber, cabinetry, gyprock, tiles and plumbing equipment.
- Clean Heavy Waste is for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only.
- Soil Only means clean soil or sand with nothing else mixed in.
- Asbestos, tyres, mattresses, gas bottles, chemicals, oils, paint and batteries cannot go in any bin.
Why skip bin prices change by waste type
Two bins of the same size can cost different amounts because the material inside changes the load weight, transport requirements and disposal process.
A 4m³ bin filled with old furniture, cardboard and household junk is very different from a 4m³ bin filled with soil, bricks, concrete and tiles. The volume may be the same, but the weight is not.
Heavier materials place more weight on the truck, need careful loading and may go to different disposal or recycling facilities. Mixed waste can also take more work to manage because several material types are combined.
That is why Backyard Bins uses clear pricing categories. You can also read our guide to what can go in a skip bin.
Compare prices by waste category
Prices checked 6 August 2026: the figures below are inclusive of GST and were verified against the current Backyard Bins sizes and prices. They apply to Perth’s south and some northern suburbs close to the city. Prices and coverage can change, so check the live page and confirm your service area before booking.
General Light WasteFrom $290
Usually suitable for household clean-ups, garage clear-outs, moving house, small outdoor tidy-ups and general junk removal.
What can go in
- Household junk, furniture and timber
- White goods and metals
- Cardboard, paper and plastics
- Green waste, excluding tree stumps
Keep heavy waste out: do not add soil, sand, brick, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf.
| Bin size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $290 |
| 3m³ | $350 |
| 4m³ | $420 |
| 5m³ | $510 |
| 6m³ | $560 |
| 7m³ | $610 |
| 8m³ | $660 |
| 9m³ | $720 |
| 10m³ | $770 |
| 12m³ | $820 |
A General Light Waste bin may suit old furniture, boxes, plastics and everyday household items. See our domestic waste skip bin hire page for more guidance.
Mixed Renovation/Construction WasteFrom $320
Designed for renovations and building clean-ups where rubble, timber, fittings and heavier materials are mixed together.
What can go in
- Soil, brick, concrete, tiles and rubble
- Timber and cabinetry
- Plumbing equipment, metal and gyprock
| Bin size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
| 6m³ | $600 |
| 7m³ | $660 |
| 8m³ | $690 |
| 9m³ | $790 |
For 7m³, 8m³ and 9m³ bins: no more than half the bin can contain soil, bricks, concrete or tiles.
Do not include: oversized concrete or limestone, wet cement, synthetic grass or turf, green waste, carpet, asbestos, cement-based sheeting, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, liquids, chemicals, oils, paint or batteries.
Read more about renovation waste removal and construction waste skip bins.
Clean Heavy WasteFrom $320
For loads containing only clean heavy materials. Do not mix in general rubbish, timber, plastics, packaging or green waste.
What can go in
- Soil and sand
- Bricks and concrete
- Tiles
| Bin size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
Keep the load clean: do not add plastics, timber, general waste, green waste or cement-based sheeting such as Super 6 fencing, HardieFlex or eaves lining.
This category may suit old paving, broken concrete, tiles, clean sand and brick waste. See how to dispose of brick and concrete.
Soil OnlyFrom $320
For clean soil or clean sand only. This may suit garden work, landscaping or small site-preparation jobs.
| Bin size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
Soil or sand only: do not add bricks, concrete, tiles, timber, plastic, green waste, turf, general rubbish or renovation materials.
If the same job includes pavers, rubble or garden waste, call us before booking. Our guide to disposing of landscape waste may also help.
What cannot go in any Backyard Bins skip bin?
These items cannot be accepted for safety, environmental and disposal reasons:
Items we cannot accept
Safety comes first: asbestos must never be placed in a skip bin. Contact a licensed asbestos removal professional. Backyard Bins is also no longer able to accept mattresses.
Visit our skip bin hire FAQs for more information about accepted and restricted waste.
How to choose the right waste category
Start by deciding whether your waste is light, heavy, mixed or clean.
| Your clean-up includes | Category to ask about |
|---|---|
| Household junk, furniture, white goods, cardboard, plastics, metals and light green waste | General Light Waste |
| Rubble, timber, cabinetry, metal, gyprock or plumbing materials | Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste |
| Soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only | Clean Heavy Waste |
| Soil or sand only, with no other material | Soil Only |
A garage clean-out with furniture and boxes is very different from a landscaping job with soil and broken pavers. When a job does not fit neatly into one category, call Backyard Bins before booking.
Why the right category matters
A General Light Waste bin filled with soil, bricks, concrete or tiles is no longer general light waste. Those materials are heavier and need to be transported and disposed of differently.
The same applies when a Soil Only bin contains garden waste, timber, plastic or renovation rubble. Even a small amount of the wrong material can change how the load needs to be handled.
Before you book, list every material going into the bin. If the load combines household junk with renovation rubble, soil, bricks, concrete, tiles or green waste, call Backyard Bins so the correct category can be confirmed.
Getting the category right can help you
- Avoid booking the wrong bin
- Keep the load safe for transport
- Reduce the chance of collection delays
- Avoid restricted items
- Understand the price before the bin arrives
- Support cleaner waste handling
Why transparent skip bin pricing matters
Skip bin hire should be simple to understand. You should not have to guess which category applies or why one load costs more than another.
Rydall Seale and Lisa Seale bring that direct, practical approach to Backyard Bins. As a local family-run skip bin hire company, the team explains what can and cannot go in each bin and would rather help you choose correctly upfront than leave you with confusion later.
Need help working out your skip bin hire cost?
Tell us what you are throwing out and we can help you choose the right bin size and waste category before you book.
FAQs about skip bin hire cost in Perth
Why does skip bin hire cost more for some waste types?
Heavy or mixed waste can cost more because soil, sand, bricks, concrete and tiles are much heavier than household junk and may need different handling and disposal.
Is General Light Waste cheaper than renovation waste?
In many cases, yes. General Light Waste is usually lighter and easier to process than mixed renovation or construction waste.
Can I put soil in a General Light Waste bin?
No. General Light Waste bins must not contain soil, sand, brick, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf.
What is the difference between Clean Heavy Waste and Soil Only?
Clean Heavy Waste can include soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles. Soil Only means soil or sand only, with nothing else mixed in.
Can renovation waste and green waste go in the same bin?
No. Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste should not include green waste. Call before booking when you have different waste types.
What happens if I put the wrong waste in the bin?
The wrong waste can create collection, safety or disposal problems and may change the pricing category.
Do Backyard Bins accept mattresses?
No. Backyard Bins is no longer able to accept mattresses.
Can asbestos go in a skip bin?
No. Contact a licensed asbestos removal professional if you need asbestos removed.
Lisa Seale
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