FAQs

• General household waste: Furniture, appliances, carpets, mattresses, and other household items that are no longer needed or wanted.
• Construction and demolition waste: Bricks, concrete, timber, metal, and other materials from construction and demolition projects.
• Green waste: Leaves, branches, grass clippings, and other organic materials.
• Soil and sand: Clean soil and sand from gardening or construction projects.
• Concrete and asphalt: Broken concrete and asphalt from construction or renovation projects.
• Metal: Steel, aluminum, copper, and other metals from construction, demolition, or manufacturing projects.
• Paper and cardboard: Cardboard boxes, paper, and other paper products from offices or households.

For more information about what does into the bin 

For more information about what does not go into the bin .

How do I choose the right skip bin size for my project?

3m³ Skip Bin

• • Dimensions: 2.4m (L) x 1.5m (W) x 1.0m (H)
  • Ideal For: Small household clean-ups, single-room renovations, or minor landscaping projects.
  • Waste Capacity: Equivalent to about 3 standard trailer loads.

4.5m³ Skip Bin

• Dimensions: 3.0m (L) x 1.5m (W) x 1.0m (H)
• Ideal For: Green waste from garden makeovers, medium-sized household clean-outs.
• Waste Capacity: Approximately 4.5 trailer loads.

6m³ Skip Bin

• Dimensions: 3.5m (L) x 1.7m (W) x 1.2m (H)
• Ideal For: Larger household clean-ups, small renovations, or mixed waste types.
• Waste Capacity: Around 6 trailer loads.

9m³ Skip Bin

• Dimensions: 4.0m (L) x 1.7m (W) x 1.6m (H)
• Ideal For: Extensive renovations, large-scale decluttering, or significant garden projects.
• Waste Capacity: Approximately 9 trailer loads.

For more information, click here to see a breakdown that includes images comparing each item to a person’s size.

This all depends on the type of rubbish you are going to put in the skip bin. SO as you are deciding on the type of skip bin you need, focus on the types of waste you’ll be disposing of. Skip bins in New Zealand cater to various waste categories, each with specific requirements:

1. General Waste: Suitable for everyday items like household rubbish, furniture, and non-hazardous materials.
2. Green Waste: Ideal for garden waste, including grass, leaves, branches, and small tree trimmings.
3. Hard Fill: Used for heavy materials like bricks, concrete, tiles, and stones. Perfect for construction or demolition debris.
4. Clean Fill: Strictly for uncontaminated materials such as soil, clay, and gravel.
5. Mixed Waste: Allows a combination of general, green, and light construction waste, but typically excludes heavy and hazardous items.

Choosing the correct skip bin ensures efficient waste management and compliance with disposal regulations. Always confirm specific restrictions with your provider.

For a a more detailed  guides what can go into the bin   check out this – what size skip do i need guide  also check out this guide what can you put into a skip bin?

Our general waste bins have weight limits as follow: 3m3 – 500kg, 6m3 – 1000kg, 9m3 – 1500kg. Hardfill products like bricks and soil can weigh in excess of 1000kg per cubic meter which can easily cause the bin to go overweight. Bins weighing over specified limits are charged at 20 cents per kilogram ($200 / tonne)

Our green waste bins have the same weight limits as the general waste bins. Bin weighing over the limits are charged at 12 cents per kilogram ($120/tonne)

There are no weight limits on a hardfill

Skip bins should not be any higher than level with the top edge. This is a NZTA requirement for transporting the bins safely.

Purpose Fill is a registered WINZ Supplier in the Waikato District.
Hamilton’s most trusted supplier for skip bin hire. Over 600 5-star reviews makes an easy choice when picking your supplier.

You can fill out the WINZ quota form here

We’re put lots of effort to make your skip bin hire experience as smooth as possible.
To book a skip bin , just do this :

1. Choose your perfect skip bin size
2. Select your preferred delivery date
3. Pick your ideal collection date

It’s that simple!

Here are some helpful things to keep in mind:

• We’re early birds and hard workers! Our delivery and pickup times are:

• Weekdays: 7 am to 5:30 pm
• Saturdays: 7 am to 12 pm

• Your quoted price includes a generous 6-night hire. Need it longer? No problem! Each extra day is just $10.

• When you’re ready to book online, it’s as easy as:

1. Click once to set your delivery date
2. Click again to confirm your collection date

We’re committed to fitting into your schedule, but please understand that exact times may vary within our operating hours.

Our standard hire term is 6 nights.

Can I extend the hire period for a skip bin?

Yes, extra time can be purchased at $10 per day. If you need the bin longer than expected, please advise us as early as possible by calling us on 0800 50 10 20. We will do our best to work with you.

At Purpose fill, our skip bin collection process is designed to be efficient and hassle-free. Here’s what you can expect:

• Book a skip bin: Simply book a skip bin online or over the phone, specifying the size and type of waste you need to dispose of.
• Delivery: We’ll deliver the skip bin to your location on the agreed-upon date and time.
• Fill the bin: Fill the bin with your waste, making sure to follow our guidelines on what can and can’t be placed in the bin.
• Collection: We’ll collect the filled bin on the agreed-upon date and take it away to our processing facility.

Is delivery and pickup included in the price?

We add delivery charges to towns outside of Hamilton. You can check our prices on the bookings page. Extra charges can apply if hire term is extended, the bin is overweight or extra items like car tyres are required to be picked up also.

Please order your green waste bin online or call us. Garden waste bins are offered at a discounted rate.

Please note, the presence of any general or hardfill waste in the green waste bins will mean the general waste rate must be charged.

NB: Bamboo & cabbage trees are classified as general waste.

Weight limits depend on the size of the skip bin starting from 3 cubic meters which can take about 500kg.
or our Purpose Bag – which could take up to 750kg.

Goes all the way to 15 cubic meters which could take  2,500kg.

Commercial clients could ask for a different weight allowance by contacting us directly – at [email protected]

A cubic meter is a standard unit of measurement. One cubic meter is the amount that would be held in a cube that is one meter wide by one meter high by one meter deep.

All bins must be paid for on or before delivery. You can book online via credit card, via bank transfer or cash on delivery.

Yes, we are a registered supplier with WINZ, please fill out this form  

or call us on 0800 50 10 20 for more info.

We can usually have a bin at your property within 24 hours.

No, we just need clear instructions where you would like the bin placed. We will leave a copy of our terms and conditions onsite and a copy will also be made available when booking the bin.

Your driveway needs to be at least 3 metres wide and have no branches or overhead obstacles lower than 3 meters in height for our truck + bin to fit.

Please advise us where you would like the bin placed when ordering the bin.

If a bin wont fit on your driveway / property, let us know. We can help with a corridor access permit to place it on the berm or street.

What do I do with hazardous materials?

You cannot put any hazardous waste into the skip bins. To dispose of these you need to contact your local council. Hazardous chemicals include Asbestos, Solvents, Paints, Acids, Laboratory Waste, Oils, Grease traps etc.

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If you’re unsure about the waste you have call us free on 0800 50 10 20.

Yes, please contact us on 0800 50 10 20 or [email protected] for more information.