Plan waste removal across groundworks, framing, fit-out and handover. Experienced trades can enter known loose volume or weight while first-time users can follow the guided questions.
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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New home build waste — what to plan for
A new build generates different waste at each stage, from earthworks to fit-out. Rather than one bin, builds usually suit a sequence of bins matched to the phase — heavy waste early, lighter offcuts later.
Common materials
Excavated soil and rock (groundworks — heavy)
Timber, brick and block offcuts (framing)
Plasterboard, insulation and packaging (fit-out)
General site rubbish and handover clean-up waste
Typical phases
Groundworks: soil and rock — heavy waste
Frame & lock-up: timber and masonry offcuts
Fit-out & handover: light offcuts and clean-up
What drives the bin size and cost: the build phase. Groundworks need heavy-waste bins by weight; framing and fit-out need general-waste bins by volume. A staged plan across the build is usually the most cost-effective.
Example plan sequence
A typical build suits a heavy-waste bin during groundworks, general-waste bins through framing and fit-out, and a final clean-up bin at handover. The planner matches each stage to current products for the site postcode.
New home build planner — FAQs
Do I need different skips for different build stages?
Usually yes — groundworks produce heavy soil and rock needing a heavy-waste bin, while framing and fit-out produce lighter, bulkier offcuts suited to general-waste bins. The planner builds a staged sequence for your site.
Can the planner match bins to my build site postcode?
Yes — enter the site postcode and the planner uses current active products for that location, so recommendations reflect what's actually available and serviceable at the build address.
What about excavated soil from the foundations?
Excavated soil and rock are heavy waste and typically need a dedicated heavy-waste bin sized by weight. The planner selects the correct heavy-waste product for the groundworks phase.
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.
