Skip Bin Sizes for Construction Waste: A Guide for Tradies
From framing off-cuts to broken bricks and scrap metal, construction waste can accumulate quickly. Keeping it under control is essential for site safety, efficiency and compliance. A construction waste skip bin gives you a simple way to keep your site free from waste and hazards.
Overview
Why Hire A Skip Bin For The Worksite?
What Size Skip Bin Is Perfect For Construction Waste?
Can You Extend The Skip Bin Hire For A Worksite?
Why Hire A Skip Bin For The Worksite?
Every new home build and construction worksite will naturally generate a significant amount of waste. Whether it is building a new house, demolishing an old pool or ripping up concrete, a skip bin provides a time-efficient way to remove and recycle any construction waste.
Hiring a skip bin for your construction waste means:
- You can create safer and tidier work sites
- Faster and more efficient clean-ups
- Easy compliance with local regulations
- Reduced downtime between jobs
What Size Skip Bin Is Perfect For Construction Waste?
Choosing the right size skip bin is about matching the capacity and the estimated amount of waste with the scale of the job.
This depends on several different factors, such as:
- What stage of the build is the new house at?
- Do you plan on changing the skip bin size later?
- Is it a multi-story home?
- Is there concrete to be removed?
- Is there landscaping and green waste to be removed?
How Much Construction Waste Can A 4m³ Skip Bin Hold?
A 4m³ skip bin is 1.7m wide, 1.2m high, 2.4m long and can fit the equivalent of 25 wheelie bins or 4x box trailers worth of waste.
This makes a 4m³ skip bin perfect for:
- Smaller demolition projects
- Second-fix touch-ups
- Removing green waste from smaller homes
- Frame, plasterboard or timber offcuts
- General construction waste
How Much Construction Waste Can A 6m³ Skip Bin Hold?
A 6m³ skip bin is 1.7m wide, 1.2m high, 3.0m long and can fit the equivalent of 40 wheelie bins or 6x box trailers worth of waste.
This makes a 6m³ skip bin perfect for:
- Single room extensions
- Excess kitchen, bathroom or laundry tiles.
- Mixed waste on active sites
How Much Construction Waste Can A 9m³ Skip Bin Hold?
A 9m³ skip bin is 1.7m wide, 1.3m high, 4.5m long and can fit the equivalent of 60 wheelie bins or 9x box trailers worth of waste.
This makes a 9m³ skip bin perfect for:
- Knockdown rebuilds
- New home build waste
- Store fit-outs
What Construction Waste Can Be Recycled?
Construction waste is a byproduct of most building and demolition jobs. While skip bins are suitable for handling the majority of materials found on site, there are a few exceptions that need special disposal. Knowing what can and can’t go in your skip helps keep your site safe and compliant.
Here’s a quick guide to what’s allowed in a construction waste skip:
- Bricks and concrete
- Asphalt
- Metal
- Timber
- Plastic
- Plasterboard
- Rock and excavation stone
Can You Extend The Skip Bin Hire For Construction Waste?
Waste can build up faster than you had originally planned for. Whether you’re waiting on materials, facing weather delays or adding extra time for longer projects, you can extend your skip bin hire. Simply contact our team, and we will work with you to keep your bin on site for as long as you need it.
Hire A Skip Bin From Just Skips For Your Next Worksite
The team at Just Skips have serviced the metropolitan Adelaide suburbs for over 22 years. We offer fast and reliable skip bin delivery so you can keep your site clean and manage construction waste build-up. For more information, please do not hesitate to give us a call on (08) 8255 6677 or contact our dedicated team today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is allowed in a skip bin?
You can put most construction materials in a skip bin, including bricks, concrete, timber, tiles, metal, and plasterboard. Hazardous items like asbestos, chemicals, liquids, tyres or batteries are not allowed. If you’re unsure, the Just Skips team is happy to help clarify.
How to choose a skip bin for my worksite?
It depends on the type and amount of waste you have. A 4m³ skip is great for small trade jobs such as small demolition projects or garden clean-ups, while a 6m³ or 9m³ bin suits larger projects such as store fit-outs or construction of a new home.
Do skip bins take concrete?
Skip bins can take concrete, as long as it’s clean and not mixed with soil or other waste. Because concrete is heavy, it’s important to choose the right bin size and avoid overloading and paying additional fees.
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