Skip bin hire cost Perth customers pay depends on more than the size of the bin. The type of waste you need removed also plays a big role, especially when the load includes heavier materials such as soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles or building rubble.
At Backyard Bins, we keep our pricing clear by separating waste into simple categories. This helps you choose the right skip bin for your clean-up, understand what can and cannot go inside, and avoid surprises when it comes time for collection and disposal.
As a family-run, Australian-owned local business, we believe fairness is essential to our company. Rest assured that we would rather help you choose the right bin and waste type upfront than leave you guessing. Whether you are clearing household junk, renovating a bathroom, removing old paving or tidying up after a garden project, our team is always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.
To compare options before booking, you can view our skip bin sizes and prices or use our bin size tool to help narrow down the right option.
Quick Summary
- Skip bin hire cost in Perth depends on both bin size and waste type.
- Light household waste is priced differently from heavier materials such as soil, sand, bricks, concrete and tiles.
- General Light Waste is best suited to household junk, furniture, cardboard, plastics, metals, white goods and light green waste.
- Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste is designed for renovation and building materials such as rubble, timber, cabinetry, gyprock, tiles and plumbing equipment.
- Clean Heavy Waste is for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only, without general rubbish mixed in.
- Soil Only bins are for soil or sand only, with no other materials included.
- Some items cannot go in any bin, including asbestos, car tyres, mattresses, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, chemicals, oils, paint and batteries.
- If you are unsure which waste category applies, it is always best to call before booking so we can help you choose the right option.
Why Skip Bin Prices Change by Waste Type
When people compare skip bin prices in Perth, they often start with bin size. That makes sense, because a larger bin can hold more rubbish. But size is only one part of the price.
The type of waste going into the bin is just as important.
A 4m³ skip bin filled with old furniture, cardboard, plastics and household junk is very different from a 4m³ skip bin filled with soil, sand, bricks, concrete and tiles. The bin size may be the same, but the weight, handling and disposal process are not.
Heavier materials place more weight on the truck, need careful loading, and may need to be taken to different disposal or recycling facilities. Mixed waste can also take more work to manage because it may include several material types in the same bin.
That is why we separate waste into clear pricing categories. It helps keep things fair, practical and transparent from the start. You can also read our guide on what can go in a skip bin if you want a broader overview before booking.
Rest assured that if you are unsure what type of waste you have, we are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you before you book.
General Light Waste Skip Bin Prices
General Light Waste is usually the right category for everyday household clean-ups, garage clear-outs, moving house, small outdoor tidy-ups and general junk removal.
This waste type can include:
- Household junk
- Timber
- Furniture
- White goods
- Metals
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Plastics
- Green waste, excluding tree stumps
General Light Waste bins are not suitable for heavier materials such as soil, sand, brick, concrete, tiles, building rubble or turf. If your clean-up includes those materials, you will need to look at one of the other waste categories instead.
| Bin Size | General Light Waste Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $290 |
| 3m³ | $350 |
| 4m³ | $420 |
| 5m³ | $510 |
| 6m³ | $560 |
| 7m³ | $610 |
| 8m³ | $660 |
| 9m³ | $720 |
| 10m³ | $770 |
| 12m³ | $820 |
For example, if you are clearing out old furniture, cardboard boxes, light garden waste, plastics and general household items, a General Light Waste bin may be the most suitable option. For more everyday clean-up guidance, see our page on domestic waste skip bin hire.
If you are unsure, call us before booking. We do our best to accommodate all requests and can help you choose the right bin size and waste type for your clean-up.
Mixed Renovation and Construction Waste Prices
Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste is designed for clean-ups where you have a mix of building, renovation and heavier waste materials in the same bin.
This waste type can include:
- Soil
- Brick
- Concrete
- Tiles
- Rubble
- Timber
- Cabinetry
- Plumbing equipment
- Metal
- Gyprock
This category is often suitable for bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, laundry updates, small building projects, demolition clean-ups and general construction work where materials are mixed together. If you are planning work around the home, our renovation waste removal page explains more about using a skip bin for renovation clean-ups.
| Bin Size | Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
| 6m³ | $600 |
| 7m³ | $660 |
| 8m³ | $690 |
| 9m³ | $790 |
For 7m³, 8m³ and 9m³ Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste bins, not more than half the bin can contain soil, bricks, concrete or tiles. This helps keep the load safe, manageable and suitable for collection.
Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste bins must not include oversized concrete or limestone, wet cement or concrete, synthetic grass or turf, green waste, carpet, asbestos, cement-based sheeting products, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, liquids, chemicals, pesticides, oils, paint, batteries or car batteries.
For building and site-related waste, you can also read more about our construction waste skip bins.
If you are renovating and not sure whether your waste belongs in this category, call Backyard Bins before booking. We will help you work it out clearly so your bin is suitable for the job.
Clean Heavy Waste Skip Bin Prices
Clean Heavy Waste is for jobs where the bin will only contain heavy materials such as soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles. This category is different from Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste because it should not include general rubbish, timber, plastics, packaging or green waste.
Clean Heavy Waste can include:
- Soil
- Sand
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Tiles
| Bin Size | Clean Heavy Waste Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
This option may suit jobs such as removing old paving, clearing broken concrete, pulling up tiles or getting rid of clean sand and brick waste from a small project.
Clean Heavy Waste bins must not include plastics, timber, general light waste, green waste or cement-based sheeting products such as Super 6 fencing, HardieFlex sheeting or eaves lining.
Keeping heavy waste clean and separated helps with safe transport and proper disposal. It also supports a cleaner, greener process because materials are easier to handle when they are not mixed with general rubbish.
If you are dealing with brick, concrete or paving materials, our guide on how to dispose of brick and concrete may also help.
Soil Only Skip Bin Prices
Soil Only skip bins are for soil or sand only. This category is useful when you are working on a garden, landscaping job, site preparation or small outdoor project where the waste is clean soil or clean sand without any other materials mixed in.
| Bin Size | Soil Only Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
Soil Only bins should not include bricks, concrete, tiles, timber, plastic, green waste, turf, general rubbish or renovation materials. If those items are mixed in, the bin may fall under a different waste category.
For example, if you are removing excess soil from a garden bed or clearing sand from a small landscaping job, Soil Only pricing may apply. If the same job also includes pavers, rubble, broken concrete or garden waste, call us before booking so we can help you choose the right option.
If your job includes broader outdoor or yard materials, you may also find our guide on how to dispose of landscape waste useful.
Fairness is essential to our company, and clear waste sorting helps keep pricing transparent. We would rather discuss your clean-up first than have you book the wrong bin.
What Cannot Go in Any Backyard Bins Skip Bin?
Some items cannot go in any Backyard Bins skip bin. These restrictions are in place for safety, legal, environmental and disposal reasons. They also help protect our team, your property and the facilities that process the waste.
Please do not place any of the following items in your bin:
- Asbestos
- Car tyres
- Mattresses
- Cement-based sheeting products, including Super 6 fencing, HardieFlex fence sheeting or eaves lining
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
- Liquids
- Chemicals
- Pesticides
- Oils
- Paint of any kind
- Batteries
- Car batteries
We are now no longer able to accept mattresses, and asbestos must never be placed in a skip bin. If you need asbestos removed, you should contact a licensed asbestos removal professional.
These rules are not there to make things harder. They help keep waste handling safe, clean and green. If you are unsure whether something can go in the bin, call us before booking. Rest assured that we are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.
For more common questions about allowed and restricted waste, visit our skip bin hire FAQs.
How to Choose the Right Waste Category
Choosing the right waste category is one of the easiest ways to keep your skip bin hire simple. It helps you book the right bin, understand the price and avoid problems when the bin is collected.
Use the guide below as a starting point.
| If your clean-up includes | Best category to ask about |
|---|---|
| Household junk, furniture, white goods, cardboard, paper, plastics, metals and light green waste | General Light Waste |
| Renovation waste with a mix of 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 materials included | Soil Only |
The main thing to look at is whether your waste is light, heavy, mixed or clean. For example, a garage clean-out with old furniture and boxes is very different from a landscaping job with soil and broken pavers.
If your waste does not fit neatly into one category, call Backyard Bins before booking. We do our best to accommodate all requests, and we can talk through your clean-up so you feel confident choosing the right bin.
You can also use our bin size tool if you need help working out which bin size may suit your clean-up.
Why Choosing the Right Category Can Save You Trouble
Choosing the right waste category before you book can save time, stress and unexpected issues during collection. It also helps make sure your bin can be handled safely and taken to the right facility.
For example, if you book a General Light Waste bin but fill it with soil, bricks, concrete or tiles, the load is no longer general light waste. Those materials are much heavier and need to be priced, transported and disposed of differently.
The same applies if a Soil Only bin has garden waste, timber, plastic or renovation rubble mixed through it. Even a small amount of the wrong material can change how the waste needs to be handled.
Getting the category right from the start can help you:
- Avoid booking the wrong bin
- Keep the load safe for transport
- Reduce the chance of collection delays
- Avoid placing restricted items in the bin
- Understand the price before the bin arrives
- Support cleaner, more environmentally conscious waste handling
Our customers appreciate a local business owner’s personal touch. If you are not sure which category your waste falls under, give us a call. We will talk it through with you and help you choose the right option before you book.
Why Transparent Skip Bin Pricing Matters
Skip bin hire should be simple to understand. You should not have to guess what type of bin you need, what waste category applies or why one load costs more than another.
At Backyard Bins, we believe clear pricing and honest communication make the whole process easier. As a local family-run skip bin hire company, we deal with our customers directly and take the time to explain what can and cannot go in each bin.
Fairness is essential to our company. If your clean-up is better suited to a different waste category, we would rather let you know upfront than leave you with confusion later. This helps you choose the right bin, understand the cost and keep your clean-up moving without unnecessary delays.
Our customers appreciate a local business owner’s personal touch. Whether you are clearing out a home, renovating a bathroom, removing paving or tidying up a worksite, we are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.
Rest assured that our goal is to make skip bin hire straightforward, reliable and clean and green from start to finish.
Need Help Working Out Your Skip Bin Hire Cost?
If you are not sure which skip bin price applies to your clean-up, the easiest thing to do is call us before you book. Tell us what you are throwing out, and we can help you choose the right bin size and waste category.
This is especially helpful if your waste includes a mix of light rubbish and heavier materials, such as soil, sand, bricks, concrete, tiles or renovation rubble. A quick conversation upfront can help you avoid booking the wrong bin or placing the wrong materials inside it.
At Backyard Bins, our most valuable resource is our customers. We do our best to accommodate all requests, provide clear advice and keep the process simple from start to finish.
Book a skip bin online or call Backyard Bins anytime. We will take care of it for you.
FAQs About Skip Bin Hire Cost in Perth
Why does skip bin hire cost more for some waste types?
Skip bin hire can cost more for heavy or mixed waste because materials such as soil, sand, bricks, concrete and tiles are much heavier than household junk. They may also 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. That is why it is priced separately from bins containing soil, bricks, concrete, tiles or rubble.
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. If you have soil or heavy materials, ask us about Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste, Clean Heavy Waste or Soil Only pricing.
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 no bricks, concrete, tiles, timber, green waste or general rubbish mixed in.
Can I put renovation waste and green waste in the same skip bin?
No. Mixed Renovation/Construction Waste should not include green waste. If you have different waste types, call us before booking so we can help you choose the right option.
What happens if I put the wrong waste in the bin?
Putting the wrong waste in the bin can cause collection, safety or disposal problems. It may also change the pricing category. The best approach is to call Backyard Bins before booking if you are unsure.
Do Backyard Bins accept mattresses?
No. Backyard Bins is no longer able to accept mattresses.
Can asbestos go in a skip bin?
No. Asbestos cannot go in Backyard Bins skip bins. If you need asbestos removed, contact a licensed asbestos removal professional.