Estimate the waste plan for a kitchen strip-out and fit-out using the project details you already know. The planner checks cabinetry, tiles, benchtops, timber, fittings and packaging against available local booking products.
A free tool that sizes your project's waste and recommends one bin plan — with live local pricing and direct booking links.
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Project Waste Autopilot is a free Australian skip-bin and waste-removal planning tool. It estimates project waste volume and weight, separates likely waste categories, checks the entered postcode or suburb against active and published Local Skip Bin Hire products, and produces one recommended plan with direct booking links.
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Kitchen renovation waste — what to plan for
Kitchen renovations generate a mix of bulky cabinetry and heavier tiling and benchtop offcuts. Old cabinets and packaging take up volume fast, while stone benchtops and floor tiles add weight, so a kitchen plan balances the two.
Common materials
Old cabinetry, doors and kickboards
Benchtops (laminate, timber or stone offcuts)
Floor and splashback tiles, adhesive and screed
Old appliances (check e-waste rules), plasterboard, packaging
Typical phases
Demolition: cabinetry, benchtops and tiles removed
Services: minor plumbing and electrical offcuts
Install: packaging and trim waste from new units
What drives the bin size and cost: cabinetry volume sets the base size, and stone or tile weight can push you toward a heavy-waste allowance. Appliances may need separate handling under e-waste rules.
Example plan sequence
A typical kitchen strip-out often suits one mid-size general-waste bin for cabinetry and packaging, with tiles or stone kept within a heavy-waste allowance. The planner matches this to your postcode and current products.
Kitchen planner — FAQs
What size skip suits a kitchen renovation?
Kitchen renos usually need a mid-size bin because cabinetry is bulky, with a heavy-waste allowance if you're removing stone benchtops or floor tiles. Use the planner with your postcode for a matched recommendation.
Can old kitchen appliances go in the skip?
Some appliances are classed as e-waste and may not be accepted in a standard skip. The planner focuses on renovation waste; check the product's accepted-items list and your local e-waste options for fridges, ovens and dishwashers.
How long can I keep the skip during a kitchen reno?
A standard hire period is commonly around seven days, and extensions are usually available if your project runs longer. Exact hire terms are shown on the matched product before you book.
Check service areas, bin sizes and waste categories
Use the planner to check currently published options for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and other serviced Australian locations. Availability and pricing depend on the entered postcode or suburb.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Skip bin and project waste planning questions
How does the planner choose a skip bin size?
It estimates the loose waste volume from the selected project, scale and materials, applies a capacity margin, and compares the result with matching active and published products for the entered postcode or suburb.
Are the displayed prices live?
The planner reads the current price and variant ID from products that are active, available and published to the Shopify Online Store feed. Always confirm dates, included weight and product conditions before checkout.
Can concrete, tiles or soil go in a general-waste bin?
Dense materials can be restricted by waste type, bin size and weight. Clean concrete and clean soil may require separate uncontaminated loads. The selected product conditions control what is permitted.
Does a skip bin need a council permit?
A bin placed entirely on private property usually avoids public-land permit requirements. Placement on a road, nature strip or other public land may require council approval, which should be confirmed before delivery.
What happens when the waste needs more than one bin?
The engine can recommend a staged plan containing more than one bin or a collection-and-replacement sequence when the estimated capacity or material separation requires it.
Can experienced trades enter their own volume or weight?
Yes. Trade / Experienced mode accepts a known loose volume in cubic metres and an estimated weight in tonnes while retaining the location and product checks.
What is the Load & Go option?
Load & Go is an alternative where the service vehicle arrives, the waste is loaded and the vehicle leaves without a skip bin remaining onsite. It is shown only when a matching active and published service is available for the location.
What should I do when the waste is unusual or difficult to identify?
Use Tidio live chat to describe the material and attach photographs, plans or item lists. You can also call the Local Skip Bin Hire team during support hours.
