Find answers to common questions about our skip bin hire services and products.
The information below may be able to answer any queries you might have. We are always happy to answer any additional questions, so please do not hesitate to call us on 1300 MSKIPS.
How much is your skip bin hire?
We have fixed prices with no rip offs to give you peace of mind. Our pricing varies by each city around Australia (due to the wholesale cost of recycling). You can get instant prices at mobileskips.com.au
When can I get a skip bin delivered?
Fast delivery within 3 hours. Same day delivery or pick up from Bunnings.
How big our your skip bins?
All our Mobile Skips are 4 cubic meters in volume. This the most popular skip bin size all over Australia as its perfect for clean ups at home, the office or small project. Read more at our Skips page.
What type of skip bin is best for my rubbish?
We offer 2 product types—A Standard Mobile Skip and a Heavy Mobile Skip. The Standard is our most popular and perfect for clean outs at home and domestic rubbish. The Heavy Mobile Skip is perfect for renovation waste and builders rubbish.
What can I put in a skip bin?
Anything, providing the item is not dangerous, poisonous, explosive, liquid we take all types of waste. Just nothing too heavy. More detail can be found on our waste types page.
Can I move it myself if I need to?
Yes, if you have a car with a tow ball you can move the Mobile Skip, you may want to be careful once you have started loading it depending on the towing capacity of your car. Check out our trailer safety guide here.
How long can I have it for?
Our standard hire length is 2 days (or 3 days over the weekend) but you can have it as long as you need for only $15 extra per day.
Can I pay cash?
We take all types of credit cards online, but yes you can pay cash through any Bunnings store nearest you, they can help you organise skip bin hire for pick up and delivery. Check availability at your local Bunnings.
How much notice do you need to book a skip bin hire?
Most often if you book in the morning we can have you delivered on the same day within 3 hours. If you are planning ahead, best to book in a timeslot to ensure you get the skip when you need it.
What happens to the rubbish once you pick it up?
All our skip bins are taken back to our depot where they are weighed & emptied. The waste is transported daily to our registered recycling facilities for sorting & recycling. Learn more at our environment page here.
Do I need to get a council permit to have it parked on the street?
No, Mobile Skips offer skip bin hire with no permits as our bins are mounted on a registered trailer. So, they can be left wherever it is legal to park a car. Hassle free.
How much ‘heavy stuff’ can put in a Mobile Skip bin?
‘Heavy stuff’ is material like sand, soil, concrete, bricks, tiles, pavers etc. No more than 1 wheel barrow load in a Standard Skip and up to 5 wheel barrow loads in a Heavy Skip. Read more – waste types page.
If I get a skip delivered to an address, is it then okay to get it collected from another address?
We can definitely deliver and collect from different addresses providing they are in the same general area. Just make sure you refer to our trailer safety guide.