Mobile Skip Bins vs Regular Skip Bin Hire
What’s the Difference and Which One Suits Your Clean-Up?
What is a mobile skip bin?
A mobile skip bin is a purpose-built box trailer designed to be parked on site for loading. It looks and functions like a large box trailer, but is engineered specifically for waste collection and transport.
The bin is delivered, positioned and collected by us. You load the waste. We handle all transport and disposal.
Mobile skip bins sit on tyres rather than steel feet, making them driveway-safe and suitable for tighter access locations such as garages, carports, basement car parks and narrow sites.
Mobile Skip Bins – Best Suited For
Mobile skip bins work best when access, convenience and surface protection matter.
They are ideal for:
• Residential clean-ups and household junk
• Apartment buildings and basement car parks
• Office and business clean-outs
• End-of-lease vacates
• Green waste and light trade waste
• Sites where council permits are difficult or costly
Because they are registered trailers, mobile skip bins can usually be parked without a council skip permit, as long as standard parking rules are followed.
Mobile Skip Bins – Key Advantages
No council skip permit required in most cases
Driveway-safe design that sits on tyres
Fits into garages, carports and low-clearance areas
Easy walk-in loading through rear barn doors
Flexible placement in tight or awkward locations
Lower delivery impact compared to heavy trucks
Mobile Skip Bins – Key Limitations
Lower maximum weight capacity than large steel skips
Not suitable for bulk demolition or excavation waste
Dense materials like concrete, brick and soil must be strictly limited
What is a regular skip bin?
A regular skip bin is a fixed steel container delivered and collected by a large skip truck. These bins are designed for high-volume and high-weight waste and are commonly used on construction and demolition sites.
Regular skip bins are typically placed on the road or driveway and cannot be moved once delivered.
Regular Skip Bins – Best Suited For
Regular skip bins are the better option when weight and volume are the priority.
They are ideal for:
• Large construction and demolition projects
• Bulk excavation waste
• Heavy masonry, concrete, brick and soil
• High-volume site waste where access is unrestricted
Regular Skip Bins – Key Advantages
Higher allowable weight limits
Large volume options available
Cost-effective for heavy materials
Well suited to major building sites
Regular Skip Bins – Key Limitations
Council permits often required for street placement
Greater risk of driveway or surface damage
Limited access to tight or low-clearance sites
Cannot be repositioned once delivered
f your clean-up involves household junk, business waste, green waste or light renovation materials, a mobile skip bin is usually the most convenient and cost-effective option.
If your job involves bulk demolition, excavation or large amounts of dense material, a regular skip bin will usually provide better value and capacity.
If you’re unsure, it’s always better to ask before booking. Choosing the wrong bin can lead to weight issues, access problems or unnecessary costs.
For honest advice based on your waste type and site access, call Danny and we’ll point you in the right direction.
We'll Take It!
Household Junk, Green Waste and Business Waste
General Household Items
A typical household features furniture and appliances such as sofas, couches, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, dressers, coffee tables, dining sets, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters, blenders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, heaters, and vacuum cleaners
White Goods and Appliances
White goods and appliances include refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, microwaves, air conditioners, heaters, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, kettles, food processors, mixers, irons, and electric grills.
Business and Office
Business and office items include computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, copiers, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves, conference tables, whiteboards, projectors, shredders, office supplies like pens, paper, staplers, packaging materials, pallets, storage boxes, and other equipment.
Green Waste
A collection of tree trimmings, fallen leaves, grass clippings, branches, hedge clippings, weeds, garden debris, compostable plant residues, mulch materials and other organic plant materials.
Individually Charged Items
The following items are accepted; however, they are charged individually: mattresses of all sizes and types, tyres of all sizes, gas bottles and paint tins.
Trade, Building and Construction Waste
Trade Waste
Light renovation and trade waste such as timber offcuts, packaging waste, cardboard, pallets, plasterboard, carpet, gyprock scraps, empty paint containers, plastic sheeting, electrical wiring, insulation material.
Masonry
Masonry materials include bricks, concrete, blocks, natural stones such as granite, mortar, pavers, tiles and bedding and render.
Can't Take It!
Asbestos
We cannot accept asbestos in our skip bins (additional fees and charges apply). However, we do have asbestos-exclusive bins available for safe disposal.
Food Waste
We do not accept food waste, including fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, dairy products, leftover meals, baked goods, and pantry and packaged items.
Hazardous Waste
Items like faecal matter, deceased animals, medical waste, dangerous or flammable chemicals, and hazardous waste must not be disposed of in our dumpsters.
Compressed Air Canisters
Fire extinguishers, gas bottles, helium gas bottles, air compressors, CO₂ cartridges, oxygen cylinders, acetylene tanks, welding gas cylinders.
All Types of Batteries
Car battery, lithium tool batteries, laptops, mobile phones and devices.
