Waste Types
We made our waste type identification process easy and simple to follow, we hope it helps you make an informed choice of what is acceptable rubbish/waste to be placed inside each of our 6 waste types skip bins.
General Waste
- Household Waste
- Light commercial waste
- Light building construction waste
- Furniture & appliances
- Light Green waste
Green Waste
- Light green waste
- Branches, leaves & palm fronds
- Woodchip & bark with NO soil attached
- Tree trunks smaller than 150mm in diameter and under 500mm long
- Untreated timber
Mixed Heavy Waste
- Waste from domestic or commercial demolition, construction, renovation
- Treated timber like retaining walls, decking and floorboards
- Hardfill Waste
- Household waste
- Green waste
Mixed Rubble
- Bricks, mortar and sandstone
- Pebbles and rocks
- Roofs and floor tiles
- Concrete rubble (no bigger than 600mm)
- N.B. No mixed materials of any sort except what is specified above.
Household Waste
- Household waste
- Office waste
- Furniture and appliances
- Light green waste
Excavation Waste
- Waste from domestic or commercial demolition, construction, renovation
- Treated timber like retaining walls, decking and floorboards
- Hardfill Waste
- Household waste
- Green waste
It’s important to understand that waste management facilities in Canberra have strict guidelines about what can be placed in skip bins. You may incur additional charges for disposing of incorrect or prohibited materials.
Kong Skip Bins offers a variety of bin sizes, including mini skip bins for hire in Canberra. Choosing the right waste management service and bin size is crucial to avoid overpaying for a bin that’s too large or not having enough space for your waste.