Skip Bin Size and Contents

Read on to see the range of bins available with Yarra Valley Skip Bins and the allowable bin contents.

What size skip bin do I need?

You will need to estimate the bin size for your hire. Below are the size and measurements of our cubic metre bins. All bins, except the 2-metre bins, have doors to allow you to place items in bins easily without having to lift over the side of the bin. To estimate your bin size, consider the size and volume of the items to go in and refer to the detailed measurements of the bins to assess the fit of the load.

2 cubic metre bin – 1.6 metres long (upper edge) x 1.6 metres wide (upper edge) x .9 metres high
3 cubic metre bin – 2.5 metres long (upper edge) x 1.6 metres wide (upper edge) x .9 metres high
4 cubic metre bin – 3.2 metres long (upper edge) x 1.6 metres wide (upper edge) x 1.0 metres high
6 cubic metre bin – 3.6 metres long (upper edge) x 1.6 metres wide (upper edge) x 1.2 metres high
8 cubic metre bin – 4.2 metres long (upper edge) x 1.6 metres wide (upper edge) x 1.5 metres high

Allowable Bin Contents

  • Household items including general electrical items and white goods.
  • Building materials such as wood, plaster, metal, glass.
  • Green garden waste.
  • Concrete, bricks, tiles, dry soil.
  • Mattresses (extra charge) – $55 each
  • Car Tyres (extra charge) – $20 each

Unacceptable Bin Contents

  • Asbestos which includes asbestos cement sheeting and piping.
  • Insulation material.
  • Hazardous or chemical waste, liquids, acids, oils and paints.
  • Batteries.
  • Gas bottles, pressurized containers.
  • Medical waste including syringes.
  • Decaying or rotting waste such as food, faeces, animal parts.
  • Machinery tyre tracks.

See Important Information for Unacceptable Waste

Order your skip bin today!

Price list below for the size of the skip bin and the type of skip bin contents.

Bin Contents 2 cubic
metre bin
3 cubic
metre bin
4 cubic
metre bin
6 cubic
metre bin
8 cubic
metre bin
Concrete 100% $315 $365 $425 $525 $695
Dry Dirt 100% $315 $365 $425 $525 $695
Brick/Rubble 100% $345 $385 $425 $525 $695
Green/Timber 100% $325 $385 $425 $525 $695
Light $345 $415 $525 $685 $825
Light Weight Limit .600t .800t 1.0t 1.2t 1.6t
Heavy $475 $545 $695 $785 $975
Heavy Weight Limit 1.0t 1.1t 1.4t 1.6t 2.0t