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  • What items are not allowed to be placed in skip bins?

    Liquid, food and hazardous wastes are not permitted to be placed in bins. Hazardous wastes include asbestos, poisons, paints, oils, gas bottles and toxic wastes.

  • What time will the truck arrive?

    Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a time of arrival as the nature of our business is moment to moment and delays occasionally occur. If you do have a time constraint, please let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate you. You can also call our on the day of delivery or pickup and we can give you a rough idea of what time to expect the driver. Please remember that delays with traffic can and do occur. Having the bin delivered the day before you need it will alleviate problems with time constraints

  • Where do you place the bin?

    Within reason, we can place the bin in most cases wherever is convenient for you. There are some areas we need to avoid, but generally wherever our truck can fit you can place a bin.

  • Will it fit down my driveway?

    That depends on the shape and width of your driveway and what’s around it. You can request it is left in the driveway but we leave the ultimate say to our drivers as they are the experts at manoeuvring the trucks. Please note we take no liability for damage to the drive and in most cases the weight of the truck and a full bin will create some damage.

  • Will the bin damage my painted/stamped/tiled driveway?

    Generally no, but is not guaranteed. If you are concerned, we recommend that you provide two or three lengths of timber to place under a bin if your driveway is painted, stamped or tiled, or if you’re just concerned about possible damage. The timber should be not less than 2 metres in length. If in doubt verge is the best option.

  • Will the truck damage my grass?

    Our trucks weigh approximately eight tonne before they are loaded. Unfortunately, driving on lawns after rain can cause some damage. However lawn will grow back.

  • Am I locked in to the confirmed delivery and collection dates?

    With have a wide range of skip bins we the flexibility to make last minute adjustments to service details if necessary

  • Are we an environmentally friendly skip provider?

    Society is moving towards a greener lifestyle, skip bin suppliers are finding new ways to ensure they can recycle a large percentage of the waste placed in skip bins. Cleanfill or hardfill waste streams are redirected to recycling facilities to be recycled into hard rubble for laying roads. Green waste skips are being redirected to landscaping facilities to be turned into mulch

  • Can I arrange a skip bin to be delivered on a weekend?

    Yes. We are operational Monday - Saturday and can deliver skip bins to you

  • Can I pay by credit card?

    Yes. We accept payment via cash, direct deposits and all major credit cards (N.B. American Express and Diners Club are not accepted). There is no extra fee for processing card payments

  • Can I put furniture in the skip?

    Yes

  • Can I put my bin in my garage / What sort of access do you need?

    NO our trucks work with a hoist system that lifts the bin up then lowers it off the back of the truck, therefore the bin cannot be placed under things such as trees, carports and garages. You need to allow clearance of approximately 5 metres in height

  • How can I pay for my bin?

    You can pay for your bin with cash on delivery to the driver or you can provide a credit card when you book your bin online or over the phone. Your card will be debited on the day of your delivery. We also accept direct deposit which needs to be paid before your bin will be removed. When ordering a heavy bin or a specialised bin we do need a credit card for security.

  • How do I order a skip bin?
  • How long can I keep the skip?
  • How much notice is needed to hire a skip?

    Where possible the team at All West Bin Hire offer a 48 hour delivery turnaround – order today and the skip can be delivered tomorrow. Same day delivery depending on how busy we are!

  • If I want the skip for longer, is there an additional charge?

    depending on the total duration of extra days that the skip is hired will depend on whether an additional charge will be incurred. Phone for more details.

  • To what level can I fill the skip?

    Skips can be filled up to the top rail, but there must not be any materials protruding over the top of the skip. Overloaded bins are dangerous and create Occupational Health and Safety concerns for employees and the general public.

  • What happens if I overload the skip?

    We can only remove skips that are filled level to the top of the bin with no materials protruding. If the skip is overloaded, we will arrange for an additional bin to be delivered (at the customers cost) and the customer will be asked to unload the excess waste that is protruding. Overloaded bins are dangerous and create safety risks. Over loaded bins will not be collected.

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