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Skip Bin Service

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Skip Bin Overview

Our skip bin service is perfect for large cleanouts, renovations, and construction projects. We deliver bins in various sizes and collect them once you're done. Here's what you need to know:

Service Guidelines

  • Delivery and removal of skip bins

    We aim to deliver your skip bin within two working days of your selected booking date. Ensure clear and safe access for delivery and collection.

  • Skip Bin Safety Do's and Don'ts

    Do

    Don't

    • Allow enough room for the driver to safely attach lifting chains
    • Allow for safe, easy access
    • Leave bins where they are placed by the WM New Zealand driver
    • Fill the bin only to the top so that it can be covered during transport and travel safely on roads
    • Call us if you need a collection or an extra bin
    • Make sure that bins have enough space around them to allow easy access
    • Adhere to council regulations and permits when placing bins on public property (e.g., berms or roadsides)
    • Check your location meets the clearance requirements: travel width: 3m, travel height: 4m and working height: 5m
    • Erect scaffolding too close to the bin
    • Overfill the bin past the top
    • Move bins under powerlines
    • Place overflow waste around the bin
    • Drag or push bins from one location to the next
    • Place the bin underneath a fixed object like a canopy or air conditioning unit
    • Book delivery without the required permits, as this may cause delays and council fines
    • Ignore clearance requirements – insufficient space may prevent delivery or collection
  • Contamination and weight limits

    Contamination

    If any prohibited or hazardous materials are found during collection, a contamination charge may apply. To avoid this, please follow the guidelines closely.

    Weight limits

    The max tonnage varies depending on the bin size. For more information on weight limits, please visit our website or use our address lookup tool to check what’s available in your area.

What can I put in my skip bin?

  • General Waste Skip Bin

    General Waste Skip Bin 
    What We Can Accept  What We Can’t Accept 
    Appliances Asbestos
    Construction and demolition waste Cleanfill
    General household waste  Gas bottles 
    Garden waste (modest amounts)  Tyres 
    Steel and metal  Car or lithium batteries 
    Tiles  Liquids and paint 
    Note: Avoid hazardous materials to ensure safe disposal.
  • Garden Waste Skip Bin

    Garden Waste Skip Bin
    What We Can Accept  What We Can’t Accept 
    Lawn clippings Cleanfill 
    Hedge trimmings  General waste 
    Weeds  Cabbage tree leaves 
    Leaves and flowers  Bamboo 
    Old plants  Flax 
    Lawn clippings Large tree stumps or logs 
      Food waste 

Contamination and weight limits

  • Contamination

    If any prohibited or hazardous materials are found during collection, a contamination charge may apply. To avoid this, please follow the guidelines closely. 

  • Weight limits

    The max tonnage varies depending on the bin size. For more information on weight limits, please visit our website or use our address lookup tool to check what’s available in your area. 

Skip Placement Guide

DO​ - Fill the bin to the top only. Call us if you need an extra bin or collection.

DON'T​ - Overfill, leave waste beside the bin, or use machinery to load or compact. Extra charges may apply.

DO ​- If access to your property is needed, ensure your driveway has a minimum clearance of 3 metres.

DON’T​ - Book a bin unless there is a safe, suitable, and compliant location for delivery.

DO ​- Before ordering, check that there's a clear, suitable spot for delivery—free from overhanging branches, power lines, or other obstructions.

DON’T​ - Ignore clearance requirements, which may prevent delivery or pickup.

DO​ - Keep bins where our team placed them, with enough space for safe access and lifting.

DON'T​ - Move bins under power lines, near scaffolding, or drag them to a new location.

DO​ - Keep your driveway clear if we need access to your property.

DON’T​ - Book a bin if delivery access is blocked or restricted. 

DO​ - Comply with regulations or permits for placing bins on public property (e.g., berms or road sides). Check with your local council to avoid fines.

DON’T​ - Book delivery without obtaining necessary permits; this may delay service and result in fees.