What is mixed heavy waste?
Mixed heavy waste refers to products that are no longer of use, made up of various waste streams. While it does include most of the things you may consider to be “rubbish”, it does not comprise of liquids or hazardous waste. When hiring a skip bin, other exclusions may include food waste and soil, among other things.
What you can and can't recycle
The following is a basic list of what can and can’t be put into a mixed heavy waste bin. This list is not exhaustive but does cover the most common items people consider as mixed heavy waste.
| Green means go | Red means no |
| Household waste | Hazardous waste (such as asbestos) |
| Builders waste | Sand, Soil, Clay or Dirt |
| Furniture & Appliances | Food products or food waste |
| Timber | |
| Bricks, tiles, concrete | |
| Green waste | |
| Metal/Steel | |
It is important to note that some waste may incur extra costs. Check with your supplier when booking for more information.
How we can help
At bookabin.com.au, we offer mixed heavy waste removal around Australia. Our skip hire is available for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and all the other capital cities of Australia and the surrounding regions. If you would like to talk with a representative about our services, get a free quote or use our live chat feature online.