Guide to Skip Bin Waste Types

Guide to Skip Bin Waste Types

Skip bins represent a great way to get rid of significant amounts of waste when a standard
wheelie bin is unable to handle all the weight. That being said, most skip bin hire
companies bring the contents into the recycling industry – this is why waste types are
added separately into the bin. Failure to comply results in an extra charge. Here are the
waste types that are usually added to the bin.
1. General Waste
General waste includes light waste that is usually gathered from around the house. This
can include clothes, toys, carpets, kitchenware, furniture, appliances, stationery, and so
on. Only household items may be added in this category – concrete, bricks or other similar
renovation materials are not to be added. Only light mixed waste must be included into
the general waste category.
2. Green Waste
Green waste, for the most part, is organic material garden and yard waste. This includes
grass clippings, shrubs, twigs, small branches, palm fronds, and so on. Wood chips and
bark may also be added into this category, as long as it does not have any soil attached to
them. Small tree trunks and timber are part of this category as well if they are untreated.
The materials must be as near to their natural state as possible, without signs of decay.
This type of waste is deemed recyclable.

3. Mixed Waste (Medium Weight)
Mixed waste is a mixture of general waste, household waste and green waste that is more
on the lightweight side but may accept some heavyweight items. Items such as furniture,
appliances, and shrubs may be added into this category, but also waste resulting from a
demolition or a construction project. Often, this waste type is referred to as renovation
waste. Rotting or wet items may not be added to this category, nor can you add hazardous
materials.
4. Mixed Waste (Heavy Weight)
For the most part, this waste type includes materials such as bricks, concrete, pavers, clay,
soil, stones, rocks, tiles, and other heavy items that you would normally get from a
construction site. Metal and steel can also be added to a mixed waste bin. Dirt and soil
may be added to this, but it needs to be in less than 80% quantity. Heavier items that have
resulted from a construction or renovation site may also be included in this category.
5. Concrete/Bricks
This type of waste includes concrete or bricks, whether they are put together or separated.
The waste needs to be clean, with the materials separated so that there is no need for
recycling. The contents may include clean concrete, or it may contain concrete products
as well, such as bricks, pavers roof tiles, and other similar products. Dirt may appear in
the mix, but only in incidental amounts (for example, when it gets stuck to the concrete).
Dirt in itself is a different type of skip bin waste.

6. Clean Fill
Clean fill consists of soil, dirt, and sand. The content has to be dry and loose, with no
traces of humidity within. The fill must be trafficable enough so that it can spread. Stones
and rocks may not be added to this category. Clean fill is repurposed for other projects,
which is why it needs to be free of other potential waste that can compromise that.
Hardened concrete that has broken down and turned into sand (usually as a result of
construction efforts) may also be added into this category of waste.
7. Recyclable Materials
This type of skip bin aims to gather waste that may be recycled without any other types of
waste in the bin (even in smaller amounts). The waste included in this category is
generally steel, paper, cardboard, plastic, and all types of similar separable waste. Soil,
general waste, and liquids may not be added to this category, unless the general waste
may otherwise be recycled. Electronics are rarely accepted as recyclable items, as they
have different components that may not be recycled without sorting.
8. Hazardous Materials
For the most part, hazardous material is not added to bins – especially mixed with other
types of waste. Separate bins are provided for that, so that the waste may be disposed of
correctly. Asbestos, for instance, needs to be wrapped and sealed in labelled parcels,
before they are placed in the sealed bin. Other subtypes of hazardous waste include antifreeze,
fertilizers, paint supplies, solvents, insulation, and aerosol. All of these waste types
have to be properly packed and labelled before being thrown away.

The Bottom Line
Each skip bin company may categorize its waste differently. However, for the most part,
the types and purposes remain the same. It is very important to check with the
requirements of the skip bin hire company to make sure you remain within parameters.
Published by:
Pro Skip Bins Brisbane
Phone: 07 3062 8466
Address: 19/10 Eagle St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000
Website: www.proskipbinsbrisbane.com.au