Waste Types

When ordering a skip bin for a job it is important to understand what waste type you are discarding. This helps us give you the correct pricing so there is no hidden costs when we collect your skip. Below are the various waste type categories. Don't see your waste type on the list call us today to see if we can assist.

General Waste

General waste is discarded products that are no longer fit for use. General waste includes most items you would normally associate with rubbish and fit for removal, however it does have some major exclusions. When renting a skip bin please use the guide to the left to see what is included and not included as general waste.

Included

  • Light domestic waste​

  • Light construction waste​

  • Office waste

Not Included

  • Hazardous waste (such as asbestos)​

  • Cleanfill/hardfill​

  • Sand, Soil, Clay or Dirt​​

  • Food products or food waste

Mixed heavy waste for skip bin hire

Mixed heavy waste for rubbish removal are discarded items, made up from various waste streams. This category does not comprise of liquids or hazardous waste. When renting a skip, Please check the inclusion list on the right as a guide to what is included.

Included

  • Household waste

  • Builders waste

  • Furniture & Appliances

  • Timber

  • ​Bricks, tiles, concrete

  • Green waste

  • Metal/Steel

Not Included

  • Hazardous waste (such as asbestos)​

  • Sand, Soil, Clay or Dirt

  • ​Food products or food waste

Clean/Hardfill

Clean hard fill is the term given to items such as concrete, bricks or stones. Clean meas that the waste is not contaminated with other forms of waste. This waste type is typically used on worksites utilized by construction companies, as well as DIY’ers doing a renovation job. When renting a skip, Please check the inclusion list on the right as a guide to what is included.

Included

  • Concrete​

  • Bricks​

  • Rock​

  • Ceramic

  • tiles

Not Included

  • General waste​

  • Garden waste​

  • Food waste​

  • Hazardous materials​

  • Soil/Clay

Green Garden Waste

Green garden waste is waste that is biodegradable, meaning it is capable of being decomposed and composted. At Outwest Skips green waste is garden waste, such as lawn clippings, flowers, leaves and twigs, grass, tree trimmings, small branches, weeds, bark etc. When renting a skip, Please check the inclusion list on the right as a guide to what is included.

Included

  • Lawn clippings

  • Flowers, leaves and twigs

  • Tea leaves, bags and coffee grounds

  • Small branches

  • Weeds

  • ​Palm Tree Fronds

Not Included

  • Plastic products (including bags)​

  • Large branches, tree stumps and trunks

  • Treated, painted or stained timber

  • Palm Tree Stumps

  • Magazines or books

  • Soil

  • Food waste

  • General waste

  • Hazardous materials

Soil and dirt

At Outwest Skips soil and dirt removal must not contain any contaminants or other forms of waste. Soil and dirt is purely only soil and dirt, free from pollutants or other rubbish. When renting a skip, Please check the inclusion list on the right as a guide to what is included.

Included

  • Dirt

  • Soil ​

Not Included

  • Turf or contaminants

  • Garden Waste

  • General Waste

  • Clean or hard fill

  • Hazardous materials, such as asbestos

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ABOUT US

Outwest Skips is a family owned and operated business servicing the greater western Sydney area. At Outwest we make it our responsibility to deliver an honest, reliable and cost effective service. We cater for your waste removal needs whether it’s a small DIY job or a full demolition, we’ve got the bin for you.

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