Waste Types We Accept
Choosing the correct waste type is one of the most important steps when booking a skip bin. At Tipaload, we make it simple by clearly categorising the materials we service, ensuring accurate pricing, compliant disposal, and responsible waste management across Australia.
Whether you're clearing out a home, renovating a property, or managing a large construction site, we connect you with the right skip bin solution for your specific waste type.
General Waste
Ideal for everyday household or light commercial rubbish that cannot be recycled.
Suitable for:
- Household rubbish
- Packaging materials
- Plastic bags
- Non-recyclable items
- Small furniture pieces
Heavy materials such as bricks, concrete, and soil should not be placed in General Waste bins.
Construction Waste
Designed for renovation and building projects, covering mixed building materials generated during structural work.
Suitable for:
- Timber
- Drywall / plasterboard
- Tiles
- Bricks
- Renovation debris
Garden Waste
Strictly for organic outdoor materials and green waste.
Suitable for:
- Grass clippings
- Tree branches
- Leaves
- Soil
- Shrubs and plant matter
Bricks & Concrete
Heavy inert materials require specialised handling and appropriate bin allocation.
Suitable for:
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Pavers
- Masonry
- Stone and rubble
This material must not be mixed with General Waste.
Household Clutter
Ensures the correct processing of everyday non-recyclable goods from your home.
Suitable for:
- Old furniture
- Broken toys
- Damaged household goods
- General unwanted items
Steel & Scrap Metal
Metal-based materials require proper recycling and separation.
Suitable for:
- Steel pipes
- Metal sheets
- Scrap metal
- Structural steel offcuts
Asbestos
Requires strict compliance with state and federal regulations.
Suitable for:
- Bonded asbestos sheeting
- Fibro panels
- Roofing sheets
All asbestos waste must be correctly packaged and handled in accordance with local regulations. If unsure, our team can guide you.
Household Rubbish
Non-putrescible general household waste from everyday domestic activities. Waste must be dry and securely contained.
Suitable for:
- Dirty or non-recyclable packaging
- Non-recyclable plastics
- Small broken household items
- Old textiles and soft furnishings
Dirt & Soil
Clean fill such as dirt, soil, and sand suitable for disposal or reuse.
Suitable for:
- Clean soil
- Dirt
- Sand
- Clay (small amounts)
- Garden fill
Copper Wire
Copper wiring, pipes, fittings, and scrap materials suitable for recycling.
Suitable for:
- Copper wire
- Copper pipes
- Copper fittings
- Scrap copper
- Copper bars
Litter & Scrap
Non-putrescible dry litter and discarded metal or material pieces suitable for collection or recycling.
Suitable for:
- Empty drink cans
- Plastic bottles (empty)
- Food wrappers (clean/dry)
- Metal offcuts
- Scrap metal pieces
Putrescible (Food Waste)
Organic waste that decomposes quickly, such as leftover food, fruit and vegetable peels, and other food scraps.
Suitable for:
- Food scraps
- Leftovers
- Fruit peels
- Vegetable peels
- Expired food items
Do not mix with general waste, hazardous materials, or non-organic items.
Bricks
Brick-based construction materials including whole and broken bricks from demolition or construction.
Suitable for:
- Bricks
- Broken bricks
- Brick rubble
Concrete
Concrete materials from construction or demolition, including reinforced and non-reinforced concrete.
Suitable for:
- Concrete
- Concrete slabs
- Concrete rubble
Construction Waste with Soil (Mixed Heavy)
Mixed heavy construction waste combined with soil, including materials from excavation, demolition, or site cleanup.
Suitable for:
- Bricks & concrete with soil
- Dirt mixed with rubble
- Excavation waste
- Mixed fill (soil + construction debris)
Fire Damage Items
Materials affected by fire that may be hazardous to health or the environment and require special handling and disposal.
Suitable for:
- Burnt furniture and debris
- Fire-damaged building materials
- Ash, soot, and residues
- Contaminated household items
- Partially burnt chemicals or containers
Fire-damaged materials may contain hazardous substances. Professional assessment is recommended before disposal.
Clay & Soil
Clay & Soil waste consists of natural earth materials including clay and soil generated from excavation, landscaping, and site preparation. It may include a mix of clay and clean soil with minimal organic or natural contaminants.
Suitable for:
- Clay soil
- Clean soil / fill soil
- Topsoil and subsoil
- Excavation dirt
- Clay mixed with natural soil (no construction debris)
Clay & Sandstone Waste
Clay & Sandstone waste consists of dense natural materials generated from excavation, landscaping, and construction site preparation. It includes clay combined with sandstone rocks or fragments, often found in digging, trenching, and earthworks.
Suitable for:
- Clay soil
- Sandstone rocks and fragments
- Excavation waste (clay + sandstone mix)
- Broken sandstone pieces
- Clay mixed with natural stone material
Clay & Sand Waste
Clay & Sand waste consists of natural earth materials generated from excavation, landscaping, and construction activities. It includes a mixture of clay and sand, often found in digging, site leveling, trenching, and ground preparation works.
Suitable for:
- Clay soil
- Sand (fine or coarse)
- Clay mixed with sand
- Excavation material (clay + sand mix)
- Natural fill material (no construction debris)
Clay
Clay waste consists of dense, heavy soil materials commonly generated from excavation, landscaping, and construction site preparation. It typically includes natural clay or clay mixed with minimal debris.
Suitable for:
- Pure clay soil
- Wet or compacted clay
- Clay from excavation sites
- Clay mixed with small amounts of dirt or natural material
General Solid Waste
General Solid Waste (Non-Putrescible) consists of non-hazardous solid materials commonly generated from construction, demolition, landscaping, municipal clean-ups, industrial processes, and general commercial activities. These materials do not contain putrescible waste, hazardous substances, free liquids, or restricted waste and are suitable for disposal in designated general solid waste (non-putrescible) bins.
Suitable for:
- Glass, plastic, rubber, plasterboard, ceramics, bricks, concrete and metal
- Paper and cardboard waste
- Household clean-up waste that does not contain food waste
- Street sweepings collected by local councils
Not sure which waste type to choose?
Our team can help you identify the right bin for your project. Get in touch or start a booking and we'll guide you through.