Choosing the Right Waste Types and Bin Combinations?
Why do we ask what waste types you have? Firstly we need to match the size bin that best suits your needs and secondly to ensure that once a bin is filled we can lift it back onto a truck and safely transport the bin.
Once this consideration has been made we then look at various waste types and what opportunities and locations we can dispose of certain waste types. Sometimes this may result in an opportunity to offer a discount on some waste types.
We have put together the information below to help you to choose the right bin for your rubbish removal needs however if you still need more information feel free to ring us for free friendly advice on 3821 3200 or contact us by email.
Prohibited Waste Types
What we Transport
- Whilst we may not generally transport some waste types we may still be able to provide a solution or advice.
- Unsure? Please phone (07) 3821 3200
General Waste
Suitable for most general household, business & commercial, institutional, industrial, landscaping, construction and demolition waste. You can include green waste and small amounts of heavier items.
Includes waste from the following sources
- Domestic Household Waste
- Business & Commercial Waste
- Institutional, Commercial & Industrial Waste (C&I) (light)
- Landscape & Gardening Waste (light)
- Building, Construction & Demolition Waste (C&D) (light)
What you CANNOT put in the Bin
- Prohibited Waste Types
- Heavy waste types i.e. concrete, bricks, pavers, soil, clay, rocks, stones, tiles etc.
- Turf or grass cut off
- Tree branches over 100mm diameter
- Root balls
Loads that do not comply will be classed as Mixed Waste – Additional charges may apply
Bins available in these sizes:
- 2m³ Handybin
3m³ Handybin
4m³ Handybin
5m³ Handybin
6m³ Handybin
7m³ Handybin
8m³ Handybin
9m³ Handybin - 12m³ Big Bin
15m³ Big Bin
20m³ Big Bin
25m³ Big Bin
30m³ Big Bin
Green Waste & Timber
Strictly suitable for timber or garden waste i.e. trees, branches, leaves, grass clippings, wood, wood chips and bark & other organic recyclable garden material.
Loads Can Be
- Green Waste – only
- Timber – only
- Green Waste & Timber – mixed
What you CANNOT put in the Bin
- Prohibited Waste Types
- Turf cut off
- Grass with soil attached
- Root balls
- Tree trunks or branches over 200mm diameter
Please contact our office for information on root balls and large tree trucks or bulk loads of timber.
Loads that do not comply will be classed as Mixed Waste – Additional charges may apply
Bins available in these sizes:
- 2m³ Handybin
3m³ Handybin
4m³ Handybin
5m³ Handybin
6m³ Handybin
7m³ Handybin
8m³ Handybin
9m³ Handybin - 12m³ Big Bin
15m³ Big Bin
20m³ Big Bin
25m³ Big Bin
30m³ Big Bin
Mixed Waste
Suitable for a combination of General Waste, Green Waste & Timber and Heavy Waste Materials.
Loads with up to 50% Heavy Waste Materials such as concrete, bricks, soils etc and other General, Green and Timber Waste.
Loads that do not comply may be classed as Solid & Clean Fill Waste
Weight limits apply on some bin sizes – Refer ‘Guidelines for Heavy Materials’ & FAQ 23
* Generally not suitable but check with our office
Bins available in these sizes:
- 2m³ Handybin
3m³ Handybin
4m³ Handybin
5m³ Handybin
6m³ Handybin
7m³ Handybin
8m³ Handybin
9m³ Handybin - 12m³ Big Bin
15m³ Big Bin
20m³ Big Bin
25m³ Big Bin
30m³ Big Bin
Heavy, Solid & Clean Fill Waste
Suitable for Unsorted Heavy Materials such as concrete, soil, clay, rocks, stones, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt, and ceramic & roofing tiles etc. along with other waste types. Loads with greater than 50% Heavy Waste Materials such as concrete, bricks, all soil types, gravel, ceramic & roof tiles etc. and other General, Green and Timber Waste. The major part of these loads contain unsorted recyclable waste types.
Loads that do not comply may be classed as Solid & Clean Fill Waste
Weight limits apply on some bin sizes – Refer ‘Guidelines for Heavy Materials’ & FAQ 23
Bins available in these sizes:
- 3m³ Handybin
4m³ Handybin
5m³ Handybin
6m³ Handybin - 12m³ Big Bin
9m³ limit applies
Recyclable Heavy Materials
Suitable for concrete, bricks or soils ONLY.
Strictly: 100% Clean and separated – suitable for recycling without sorting.
Loads that do not comply are classed as Heavy, Solid Clean Fill Waste
Weight limits apply on some bin sizes – Refer ‘Guidelines for Heavy Materials’ & FAQ 23
Bins available in these sizes:
- 3m³ Handybin
4m³ Handybin
5m³ Handybin
6m³ Handybin - 12m³ Big Bin
9m³ limit applies
Regulated Waste
Handybin – Big Bins ‘do not transport regulated wastes‘ i.e. asbestos, tyres, wet paints and liquids (includes drums containing liquids) etc. Some waste types are restricted or semi-regulated in relation to how they are to be handled or disposed of i.e. carpet and old lino which may contain chemical dyes and/or asbestos. Other types such as asbestos sheeting such as super six roof sheeting and old fibro cement sheeting are a ‘regulated waste’ and must be handled and disposed of in a specified manner and at an approved disposal facility. If you need to dispose of Asbestos type waste and you need more information you can visit the Queensland Government, Workplace Health & Safety site for more information.
Phone our office if you are unsure or need any advice in relation to these types of waste. If we are unable to help you we will refer you to your local council or the EPA who may be able to provide you with more information. You can read more information on Regulated Waste.
Fire Ants
Movement Controls apply to restricted items soil (includes fill, clay, overburden, scrapings, topsoil, decomposed granite (deco), potting media and any other material from the ground), mulch, manure, bark, hay, pot plants, potting media, turf, sleepers/logs, gravels, poultry litter.
For more information read FAQ 12
For more information you can visit the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website.
Understanding different Waste Streams – Waste Reduction & Recycling
In addition to this the environment is important to us so our company objective is to achieve a reduction of waste that ends up in landfill by implementing a recycling, resource reduction and recovery program. Understanding different types of waste allows us to focus on the redirection of waste away from landfill to alternative uses. Since there are so many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste, only a small amount of waste needs to end up as landfill. We believe waste disposal should be the last option. We achieve this by managing the types of waste handled in our bins.