Skip bin hire in Sydney typically costs anywhere from around $350 to over $2,000, depending on the bin size, the type of waste, how heavy the load is, and how long the bin stays on site.
At the lower end, small household clean-ups with light waste cost less. At the higher end, large bins filled with heavy construction or demolition materials cost significantly more due to transport limits and disposal fees.
If you’ve ever compared skip bin prices and wondered why they’re all over the place, this page explains exactly why.
Skip bin pricing isn’t random, even if it looks that way online. The big differences usually come down to a few factors that don’t always get explained clearly.
Most people think in cubic metres. Disposal facilities think in kilograms.
A trailer full of green waste might weigh under 500 kg. The same volume of bricks, soil or concrete can exceed 1,500 kg very quickly.
That difference alone can turn a cheap-looking hire into an expensive one if it’s not managed properly.
Traditional steel skip bins can carry several tonnes. Mobile trailer skips cannot. That distinction changes everything about pricing.
Not all waste is treated the same at waste facilities.
Household junk, green waste and light renovation waste are charged differently to masonry, rubble or mixed construction debris.
If a skip bin company doesn’t ask what you’re putting in the bin, they’re guessing. And guesswork usually shows up later as extra charges, delays, or awkward phone calls on pickup day.
Large steel skip bins are designed to be lifted by trucks and can handle very heavy loads.
Mobile trailer skips are different. They are towable, driveway-safe, permit-free, and capped at a strict 1.5 tonne (1500 kg) maximum load.
They’re ideal for most residential, business and light trade clean-ups, but only when the waste type and weight are matched properly to the bin.
Neither option is “better”. They’re built for different jobs.
Some operators build worst-case disposal fees into flat prices “just in case”. Others underquote and rely on charging later once the bin is weighed.
Either way, customers are left guessing.
Weight limits, disposal charges and waste type rules aren’t fine print. They’re real costs that have to be dealt with somewhere.
Our pricing is waste-type specific by design.
Because our mobile trailer skips have a fixed maximum weight limit, we separate pricing upfront so you don’t get caught out later.
It’s not about being complicated. It’s about matching the bin to the waste, not just the size.
That’s how problems are avoided before they happen.
For light waste like household junk and garden waste, pricing is fixed and straightforward.
This typically suits:
These loads are light enough to stay well within trailer weight limits, which means:
Trade and construction waste works differently because weight adds up fast.
Timber, gyprock and packaging are manageable. Bricks, concrete, tiles and soil are not.
For this reason, construction and trade pricing includes:
This protects you from being locked into inflated flat rates “just in case”, while still keeping everything compliant and safe.
Below you’ll find our current skip bin prices, clearly separated by waste type so you can choose the option that actually fits your clean-up.
The pricing tables show exactly what’s included, what’s not included, and where weight limits apply. There’s no need to guess or compare apples with oranges.
| Bin size | Best for | Fits / access | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4m³ Mobile Skip Bin Small to medium clean-ups | Household junk and green waste | Fits in apartment garages | $600 | Book 4m³ Now |
| 5m³ Mobile Skip Bin Medium sized clean-ups | Household junk and green waste Garage and home clearing | Fits in garages and carports | $660 | Book 5m³ Now |
| 6m³ Mobile Skip Bin Large clean-ups | Household junk and green waste Home, garage and yard clean-ups | Home, garage and yard clean-ups | $770 | Book 6m³ Now |
Rates include: Delivery and pick-up, 7 days hire, waste disposal and GST.
| Bin size | Best for | Fits / access | Fixed price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4m³ Mobile Skip Bin Small to medium clean-ups | Trade, construction and building waste | Fits in apartment garages | $660 | Book 4m³ Now |
| 5m³ Mobile Skip Bin Medium sized clean-ups | Trade, construction and building waste Garage and home clearing | Fits in garages and carports | $770 | Book 5m³ Now |
| 6m³ Mobile Skip Bin Large clean-ups | Trade, construction and building waste Home, garage and yard clean-ups | Home, garage and yard clean-ups | $880 | Book 6m³ Now |
Over 1 tonne: Pricing switches to $385 base hire plus tipping fees charged by actual weight.
$385 base rental includes: Delivery and pick-up, 7 days hire and GST.
Disposal fees are not included and are charged separately at $0.35 per kilogram.
If your job includes bricks, concrete, tiles, soil, or mixed materials, or you’re simply unsure, it’s worth checking before booking.
A quick call now can save money, prevent overloading, and avoid delays on pickup.
If in doubt, call Danny before booking. You’ll get straight advice, not a sales pitch.
If your job changes or your load ends up lighter or heavier than expected, we talk it through and adjust fairly.
No gotchas. No nonsense. No surprises on collection day.
That’s the whole point of doing pricing properly in the first place.
You already know what you need. Pick your size and we’ll take care of the rest.
