FAQs

• What size skips are available?

  At Hastie Waste, we have the right sized skip bin to suit any job, commercial or residential.  There are four different sized skip bins available, 3m³, 5m³, 8m³, and 9m³.   

  Working out the right size bin for your next clean up is easy with our quick calculator.  Just enter the height and width of your pile or rubble below and we’ll let you know the volume.

  • Average Width
  • Height
  • Approximate Volume

  Another approach is to make an estimate as to the number of level 6×4 trailers you’d need to take your rubbish to the tip…

  

  5m3 Skip Bin

  

  8m3 Skip Bin

  

  9m3 Skip Bin

  We currently offer three different skip sizes to our customers in Bunbury, Donnybrook, Collie, Boyup Brook, Nannup and Bridgetown. These are 5, 8 and 9 cubic metres.

• What sized skip is best for different jobs?

  Based on our experience over the past 10 years, we’ve found that the most common jobs people need a skip bin for are:

  • Spring cleaning and decluttering
  • Backyard Blitz
  • Bathroom renovation
  • Kitchen renovation
  • Moving house
  • Rental cleanups
  • Deceased estate

  For most of these kinds of jobs the easiest way to work out which size skip bin you need is to think in terms of the number of trailer loads you would expect to take to the tip.  The above diagrams provide a comparison of two of the different size skips.

  Excavation project

  multiply the length x width x depth to get the volume of soil to be excavated then multiply again by 1.3 to allow for packing inefficiency. Note: soil tends to weight in order of 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.

  Demolished brickwork or concrete

  multiply length * width * depth to get the volume demolished then multiply again by 1.5 to allow for packing inefficiency. Note: brickwork and concrete tend to weight in order of 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.

  Still not sure of the size for you?

  When you’re not sure as to which size you need, it is generally cheaper to err on the larger side as the cost of having two small skips delivered is always more than one large one.

  You’ll also need to think about accessibility and storage issues like the size of the area where you will put the skip and the width of the truck relative to your driveway.

  Please note, these estimates are based on our experience but are only a guide and you are responsible for the selecting of the most appropriate skips size for job.

• What payment options do you accept?

  

  Your choice of credit or debit card can be used online or over the phone.  If paying for a skip bin online, we offer a $10 discount.

  Direct deposit payments can be arranged.  Proof of payment must be provided before the delivery of your skip bin.

  Trade accounts can be set up for commercial customers subject to the satisfaction of our Credit Application and agreement to our terms of trade.

• Are my credit card details safe?

  When purchasing from Hastie Waste your financial details are passed through a secure server using the latest 128-bit SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption technology.128-bit SSL encryption is approximated to take at least one trillion years to break, and is the industry standard. If you have any questions regarding our security policy, please contact us

• To what level can I fill a skip?

  Skip bins can be filled to the Maximum Fill Line, which is painted on the skip bin’s side.  An overfilled bin is not safe to transport. If necessary, our drivers will remove the excess waste before loading.  If that is not possible, the bin will be left at your premises and it will be collected once you remove the excess content. Extra costs may apply.

• Is there a limit to the weight I can put into the skip bin?

  Each skip bin will handle the weight of whatever you put in them.  It is important that the content does not exceed our trucks legal weight limit of approximately 10 tonnes.   Please consider the content’s weight; items such as dirt, sand, and gravel can be heavy.  We all have a responsibility to keep our roads safe under the Government’s Chain of Responsibility laws.”

• What happens if someone else overloads the skip or put prohibited materials in it?

  As the customer, you are responsible for the skip bin and its contents while it is in your possession. As such, you are also liable for any related costs.

• What is the standard hire period?

  7 nights and 6 days. For example if your skip bin is delivered on Tuesday, it will be collected the following Monday.

• Can I extend the standard hire period?

  Yes, if you need the skip bin for more than the standard hire period of 7 nights, a fee of $35 per week will be applied or part thereof. 

• Do you do same day delivery?

  We deliver Monday to Friday and pride ourselves on same-day delivery.   Same day delivery can not be guaranteed but we will do our best.  We recommend that if you can, order in advance so that your skip bin is there when you need it.  

• Where can a skip bin be placed?

  Subject to space requirements, we can put your bin wherever you need it on your property. If you want it on the road or verge, speak with your local shire council first. Our trucks load and unload from the rear, using two parallel hoists. Therefore, there are limitations as to where we can place your skip.

• How do I open the rear door on my Hastie Waste skip?

  You might not have ordered a bin with a ramp, though most of our bins come with a ramp anyway. Here’s a short video showing you how to open the door on one of our bins. Please note that not all designs are the same.

• What time will my skip be delivered?

  If you request a specific delivery time , we will do our best to accommodate. Please remember, we make many deliveries and collections, every day, all over the South West and although we are often in many places at the same time, it’s not always possible to be at your place in 10 minutes. If you want your skip for an early start one morning, book it for the day before so it’s ready to fill, when you’re ready to go. This way, you won’t be looking up the road continually, waiting for your skip.

  Our drivers start early, with a long list of jobs, and generally finish at 3pm. Therefore, most requests will need to suit this timeframe.

• Is there anything I can't put in the skip bin?

  Your skip bin will not be collected if it contains dangerous or prohibited material.  If you have any doubt, please call our office to discuss.  The following can not be put into a Hastie Waste skip bin:

  • Dangerous Goods such as gas bottles, liquid waste such as thinners, paint etc., explosive or flammable items or asbestos: or
  • Wet cement; or
  • Hot coals or any substance that could start a fire.
• Can I put asbestos in a skip?

  No.  We have a special HaziBag available to collect asbestos.  If you want to dispose of asbestos, please order one of these during the checkout.  

  Asbestos can be found in many materials in houses built up until the late 1980s. If in doubt about whether a material might contain asbestos, consult an expert. If you must remove asbestos, contact your local government agency to find the safest and best way to do this.

  If asbestos is found in the skip bin after it has been tipped either at landfill or at a transfer station, high decontamination costs and possibly hefty fines may be imposed. The customer will be responsible for the payment of all expenses immediately.

• Can I put tyres in a skip?

  Yes, but tyres do attract an additional charge. Please provide an estimate of how many tyres you will disposing of when you complete your order.