For safety and regulatory reasons, the following items are not permitted in any skip:

Glass of any type

Asbestos

Liquids or chemicals

Food waste

Sharps

Offensive or sanitary materials (including animal waste and soiled nappies)

Explosive materials and fireworks

Gas cylinders

Hazardous substances such as oils, lubricants, paints, dyes, resins, adhesives, caustic substances, chlorine and other chemicals

Yes — Skippys Adelaide can deliver skip bins on Saturdays. Weekend deliveries are popular, so we recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred delivery day

We offer four convenient skip bin sizes:

2 m³ mini skip

4 m³ mini skip bin

6 m³ skip bin

9 m³ mega skip

Not all waste types are suitable for every size, so be sure to check which sizes are available for your rubbish type. 240 L wheelie bins are also available if you have less waste.

To estimate the volume of your rubbish, measure your waste pile using:

Length × Width × Height = cubic metres


For example: 2.1 m × 1.8 m × 1.5 m ≈ 5.7 m³ — so a 6 m³ skip would fit your needs. It’s usually best to choose a size slightly larger than your estimate to ensure you have enough room

For guaranteed delivery on your chosen day, we recommend booking at least one day before delivery. Same-day delivery may be possible in some cases — please call us to check availability.

No — once a skip bin is placed, it must not be moved or dragged. Moving the bin can damage it or make it unsafe for truck lifting. Any damage caused by moving the skip is the responsibility of the hirer.

Yes — General Rubbish and Mixed Rubbish skips have weight limits that vary by size. For example:

General Rubbish:

2 m³ = 300 kg

4 m³ = 600 kg

6 m³ = 900 kg

9 m³ = 1,350 kg

Mixed Rubbish:

2 m³ = 1,000 kg

4 m³ = 1,500 kg

Skips for cardboard/paper, clean fill, green waste and concrete do not have a weight limit.

If your General Rubbish or Mixed Rubbish skip exceeds the weight limit, an additional charge of $10 per 100 kg applies. In some cases, you may be asked to remove prohibited or excess items before bin collection.

Yes — at Skippys Adelaide we’re committed to responsible waste disposal and recycling. We work with licensed recycling facilities and aim to divert as much material as possible from landfill. Concrete is crushed and repurposed, garden and green waste is processed into mulch, cardboard and paper is recycled, and clean fill and soil are reused where possible. Knowing what goes in your skip helps us sort and recycle more efficiently.

Yes — televisions and computer monitors are classified as e-waste. They may be placed in a General Rubbish or Mixed Rubbish skip only if they sit on top of other rubbish and do not stick out above the edge of the bin. A small extra fee applies for e-waste recycling.

Yes — inner spring mattresses and bed bases can go in a General Rubbish or Mixed Rubbish skip as long as they are on top of other rubbish and do not protrude past the bin edge. An extra charge applies per mattress.

Yes — tyres without rims may be included in General Rubbish and Mixed Rubbish skips only on top of other rubbish and not protruding above the bin edge. A small additional charge applies for tyre disposal.

Yes — larger household electrical items such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and dryers are accepted in General Rubbish and Mixed Rubbish skips as long as they don’t stick out above the top. These items are recycled separately and placing them in your skip helps our recycling efforts.

Standard hire includes up to 4 days so you have enough time to fill it. If you need the skip longer, extra charges apply — please contact us for details.

We will place your skip in your preferred location on your property where it is safe and accessible for our truck to collect. If the skip is to be placed on council property (e.g., nature strip or road), you must arrange any required council permits prior to delivery.

Skips must not be filled above the rim. If the driver cannot safely secure and transport the bin due to overload, collection may be refused. You may be asked to remove items or, if needed, order a second skip for the excess waste.