Moving house is one of those jobs that generates a lot more waste than people expect. Between culling items you don’t want to take, clearing out the shed, and dealing with whatever gets left behind at the old place, you can end up with a significant volume of rubbish and not much time to deal with it. A skip bin is one of the more practical ways to handle it, and booking one at the right time makes the whole process noticeably easier.

Why Moving Generates So Much Waste

It’s not just broken furniture or old appliances. Moving is also the moment you finally go through the garage, sort out the spare room, and decide the kids’ bikes aren’t coming with you. Add in the cardboard and packaging from new appliances and furniture you buy for the new place, and the volume adds up faster than you’d expect.

A skip bin lets you deal with it all in one go, rather than making multiple tip runs or slowly filling your regular bin over several weeks. For anyone on a tight moving timeline, that convenience alone is worth it.

What Size Skip Bin Do You Need for a Move?

The right size depends on how much you’re clearing out, not the size of the house itself.

For a targeted cull, going through a few rooms and pulling out what you don’t want to take, a 4m or 6m bin will usually cover it. These are manageable sizes that can typically be positioned in a standard suburban driveway without too much trouble.

For a full house clear, or if you’re also dealing with a garage, shed, or larger furniture items, a 9m bin gives you enough space to work with. It’s a solid choice for moves where you want to clear everything in one go without being too selective about what fits.

When in doubt, go slightly larger. Running out of room mid-move is more disruptive than having a bin with a bit of space to spare, and the cost difference between sizes is usually not significant enough to justify the risk.

When Should You Book?

Booking a bin for the few days before you move out works well for most people. It gives you time to do a final sort-through before the removalists arrive, so you’re not paying to move things you’ve already decided to get rid of.

A bin at the new property for the first week or two can also be useful, particularly for packaging from new appliances and anything the previous owners left that you don’t want. Moves tend to generate two rounds of waste, one at each end, and it’s easy to underestimate the second one. If you think you’ll need bins at both addresses, it’s worth getting in touch to talk through the timing.

What Can Go in the Bin

For a house move, the bulk of what you’re dealing with falls under general household waste. Furniture, clothing, kitchenware, books, small appliances, and cardboard are all fine.

Some items can’t go into skip bins regardless of the job, including tyres, asbestos, liquid waste, and certain chemicals. If you’re not sure about a specific item, give Matt’s a call before you book, and they can advise on the best way to dispose of it.

Ready to Book?

Matt’s Skip Bins services Western Sydney, covering Penrith, the Hills District, Blacktown, Liverpool, the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, and the surrounding areas. Call 02 4708 2927 or book online to sort out the right bin size and delivery timing for your move.