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Waste accepted in our skip bins - general household rubbish, garden waste, timber, metal and tyres

What Can Go in Our Skip Bins?

Universe Bins offers convenient waste removal for household clean-ups, garden projects, renovations, construction sites and commercial properties across Melbourne.

Accepted materials depend on the waste type selected when booking. Please tell us what you are disposing of so we can provide the correct bin and price.

Accepted Waste

  • General household rubbish
  • Furniture and appliances
  • Garden waste
  • Timber and plasterboard
  • Metal
  • Bricks and concrete
  • Tiles
  • Clean fill
  • Mattresses *
  • Tyres *

* Mattresses and tyres must be declared before delivery and incur additional disposal charges.

Items not accepted in our skip bins - asbestos, chemicals, batteries, paint and food waste

What Cannot Go in Our Skip Bins?

For environmental, disposal and safety reasons, the following materials must not be placed in our skip bins:

  • Asbestos or suspected asbestos
  • Hazardous or toxic materials
  • Flammable or combustible materials
  • Paint, paint tins or spray cans
  • Oils and other liquids
  • Chemicals, fuels or gas bottles
  • Batteries
  • Food waste

Not Sure About an Item?

Send us a photo before placing it in the bin. Our team will confirm whether we can accept it and advise of any additional charges.

Important: Different waste types must not be mixed unless approved during booking. Additional charges may apply for prohibited, undeclared or incorrectly sorted waste.

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