Useful Information

Read through our useful information and contact us today to hire your new skip bin.

  1. Delivery Times
    Our delivery and/or pick-up times six days a week during these hours:
    Monday – Friday: 5:00AM – 5:00PM
    Saturdays: 6:00AM – 1:00PM
    Sunday by appointment only.
  2. Same Day Booking
    Order by 9:00AM and we can deliver the same day (subject to availability) Generally, if you order first thing in the morning, we can get it to you the same afternoon.
  3. Skip Bin Hire Period
    Skip bin hire period is 7 days including delivery day and pick-up day. (note: extra days at $20 per day)
  4. Extension Hire Period
    Skip bin hire period can be increased (extra cost of $20 per day) or decreased (no refund). Please call us as your requirements change. Additional, If you require a skip bin to be picked up earlier, please call to arrange.
  5. Skip Bin Location on your Property
    Locations for Skip Bins on your property:
    – the nature strip in front of my property – but keep space for pedestrians and check with your local council.
    – The road in front of your property, check with your local council if a permit is required in your area.
    – Please note Brains Bins PTY LTD accepts no liability when placing a skip as directed by a customer.
  6. Skip Bin Fill Limits
    You can fill the skip bin to the top of the bin, but not over, keep the entire surface no higher than the rim of the skip bin. It is dangerous to lift and transport skip bins that are overfilled, therefore we are unable to pick-up over filled skip bins. What we can do is deliver additional skip bins to your property to take the excess load.  Charges apply. Please call us in advance to arrange.
  7. Payment Options
    Payment options include cash, credit/debit cards and bank transfer –Payment will usually be taken over the phone prior at time of order or dispatch of the skip but we also accept bank transfers (will need to be shown deposit slip) our vehicle will also be equipped to take payment upon delivery via cash or credit card.
  8. Waste Types for different Skip Bins
    General/light:  Household items including  plaster, tin, wood.
    Green: Tree branches, grass sheddings, bark, flowers, weeds etc.
    Heavy: Building and construction waste, concrete, steel, timber etc.
    Clean: waste is not mixed with other types, i.e. 100% soil, dirt or rock.
  9. Hazardous Items
    Hazardous items like paint, tyres or oil, gas bottles, mattresses, etc can not be  placed in a skip bin. Instead we suggest they can all be taken to your local refuse rubbish tip.
  10. Moving or re-locating a skip bin
    Moving or re-locating a skip bin moved to another location within 7 days can be arranged for a call out fee of $60 for us to move a skip bin. NOTE: customer MUST NOT MOVE THE SKIP BIN. Please call us to discuss.
  11. Cubic Metre Measurement
    Our skip bin sizes are measured in cubic metres. A cubic metre is the result of multiplying the width x depth x height. The final number is the volume of the skip bin which is called cubic metres, with the written short form as M3
  12. Skip Bin Sizes
    Brain’s Bins provide a variety of skip bins for a variety of waste types.2M3 – about the same as 8 wheelie bins and is suitable for small clean up jobs around the house or yard.
    3M3 – about the same as 12 wheelie bins and is ideal for clearing our garages, work sheds, spare rooms.
    4M3 – about the same as 16 wheelie bins and is suitable for clean-up of renovations for one or two rooms
    6M3 – about the same as 24 wheelie bins and is suitable for medium renovations in average size house.
    8M3  – about the same as 32 wheelie bins and is suitable for clean-up of renovations for one or two rooms
    For more information on sizes and costs click here
  13. Delivery or  Pickup: Interruptions or Delays
    Operating times for delivery and pick up are during mornings and afternoons. We love to help our customers as much as possible so we will do our best to work with you always, however, there may be delays due to traffic or adverse weather conditions
  14. Skip Bin Weight Limits
    Please note the full maximum weights allowable:
    2m³ – 1 tonne
    3m³ – 1.5 tonne
    4m³ – 2 tonne
    6m³ – 3 tonne
    8m³ – 4 tonne.Note: A truck with a skip bin is just over 4 tonnes in weight.

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