Guide to Skip Bin Waste Types

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.