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Moving house skip bin

Written by the Local Skip Bin Hire team · Updated 12 July 2026

Moving house is the perfect time to clear out clutter, and a 4m³ to 6m³ skip bin handles the furniture, boxes and general household waste most moves generate. Book by postcode with delivery, pickup, GST and accepted waste removal included.
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What waste does a moving house produce?

Moving waste is general household waste — furniture, boxes, packaging and the odds and ends that don't make the move. A general-waste bin suits most moves; mattresses and e-waste are accepted with a surcharge.

What goes in the skip

  • Furniture and mattresses (surcharge)
  • Boxes, packaging and paper
  • General household clutter
  • Small non-gas appliances
  • Light garden and shed waste

What size skip do you need?

Most moves suit a 4m³–6m³ skip. A full-house declutter before a move may need a 6m³–8m³ bin. See the skip sizes guide or the 4m³ skip page for details.

Important — what's never accepted

Paints, chemicals, gas bottles and batteries from the garage and shed are never accepted — dispose of these through your local council's chemical or e-waste service. Hazardous items such as asbestos, chemicals, paints, gas bottles and batteries are never accepted in any skip bin — if prohibited items are found after collection, contamination and disposal fees will be charged and the load may be rejected. See the waste categories guide.

Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

What size skip for a moving house?

Most moves suit a 4m³–6m³ skip. A full-house declutter before a move may need a 6m³–8m³ bin. Enter your postcode to see availability and pricing for your area.

What can't go in the skip?

Paints, chemicals, gas bottles and batteries from the garage and shed are never accepted — dispose of these through your local council's chemical or e-waste service. Hazardous items such as asbestos, chemicals, paints, gas bottles and batteries are never accepted in any skip bin — if prohibited items are found after collection, contamination and disposal fees will be charged and the load may be rejected.

How much does a moving house skip cost?

Pricing depends on your postcode, the size you choose and the waste type, and is shown GST-inclusive with delivery and pickup included. Enter your suburb or postcode for exact local pricing.

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