Plan the final clean-up before or after moving house. Estimate a suitable option for unwanted furniture, boxes, household items and garage or shed contents.
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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Checking the job and matching local options…
Moving house waste — what to plan for
A move is the moment unwanted furniture, boxes and accumulated clutter all surface at once. It's light, bulky general waste, so the plan is about volume and timing — often a bin at the old place before the move and a smaller one after.
Common materials
Unwanted furniture and mattresses
Packing boxes, paper and packaging
Garage, shed and garden clutter
General household rubbish and final clean-up waste
Typical phases
Pre-move purge: declutter before packing
Move-out: final unwanted items and packaging
Move-in clean-up: boxes and packing waste
What drives the bin size and cost: volume and timing. Because move waste is light and bulky, a general-waste bin suits best, and splitting across the old and new address can match the two waves of waste.
Example plan sequence
Many moves suit a mid-size general-waste bin for the pre-move purge, with a smaller bin at the new home for unpacking waste. The planner recommends single or split plans based on your locations.
Moving house planner — FAQs
What size skip do I need when moving house?
Moves usually suit a mid-size general-waste bin because unwanted furniture and boxes are bulky but light. The planner can also suggest splitting a bin between your old and new address to match the two waves of waste.
Can I book a skip for both my old and new home?
Yes — many movers use one bin for the pre-move declutter and a smaller one for unpacking waste. Enter both postcodes in the planner and it will match available products for each location.
When should the skip arrive for a move?
Most people book delivery a few days before moving to declutter, then collection after unpacking. Same or next-day delivery is available in many metro areas; confirm timing in the planner or with the support team.
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.
