Bin Hire Questions, Answered

Three wheelie bin sizes for commercial waste: 240L, 660L and 1100L. As a rough guide, a 240L holds about 3 full garbage bags, a 660L about 8, and a 1100L about 14. A 240L suits small offices, salons and cafes; 660L suits restaurants, gyms and retail; 1100L suits warehouses, food courts and high-volume sites.

It comes down to how much waste you make between collections. Count your current bags per week, add a bit of headroom, and match that to a size. If you are guessing, use the bin calculator: pick your business type and staff count and it gives a recommendation. Most small businesses land on a single 240L or 660L weekly.

Usually one bin sized for your volume is cheaper than two of a smaller size. The exception is when you want to separate waste streams, for example a general waste bin plus a cardboard recycling bin. Splitting recyclables out often lowers your total because recycling is collected at a different rate.

Yes. If your volume changes you can move up or down a size. We pass the request to your local provider and ask for a little notice so the swap fits their run. Any cost for the change sits with your provider and is shown to you before it goes ahead.

An overflowing bin means you are either undersized or under-collected. The fix is one of three things: a larger bin, a second bin, or more frequent collection. Tell us your situation and we will work out the cheapest option that keeps the lid closing.

General commercial rubbish: packaging, food scraps, soft plastics, paper towel, broken items, and mixed waste that is not recyclable. Mixed waste is fine as long as you stay under the weight limit and keep out the banned items below.

No tiles, bricks, concrete, soil, rubble or other heavy building material, no liquids, no hot ashes, no batteries or gas bottles, no hazardous or chemical waste, no clinical or medical waste, and no asbestos. These either exceed the weight limit, damage the truck, or need a licensed specialist stream. If you are unsure about an item, ask before the bin goes out.

Yes. Bins are collected by a lifter with a safe working load, so weight matters as much as volume. As a guide a 1100L general waste bin caps at around 150kg. Dense waste like wet food or compacted paper hits the weight limit well before the bin looks full, which is why heavy material is best split across bins or collected more often.

Your local provider may leave the bin and flag it, or the load may be rejected at the depot, which can mean a contamination charge. It is cheaper and faster to keep prohibited items out. If you have a one-off awkward item, get in touch and we will point you to the right disposal method.

General waste across the areas we cover, dedicated cardboard and paper recycling, and organic and food waste where a local organics provider runs. Each stream uses its own bin so loads stay clean and you meet recycling targets.

Two reasons. Cardboard recycling is collected at a flat rate that is usually cheaper than general waste, so pulling boxes out of your general bin can shrink the size you need. And flattened cardboard takes up roughly 80% less space, so a recycling bin goes a lot further than it looks. Break boxes down before they go in.

In areas served by an organics provider, yes, in a separate organics bin. Food and garden organics are kept out of landfill and processed into compost. Availability depends on your location, so check when you get a quote.

FOGO stands for food organics and garden organics, collected separately from general waste. Some councils and states are moving to mandate organics separation for businesses. If that applies in your area we can set up an organics bin alongside your general waste so you stay compliant. Tell us your postcode and we will flag what applies.

Typically within 3 to 5 business days of booking, timed to land on or before your first collection. If you need it sooner, get in touch and we will see what your local provider can do.

Somewhere flat, on hard ground, with the lid able to open fully and clear truck access on collection day. A spot the driver can reach without moving cars or unlocking gates means your bin gets collected every time without a missed run.

Clear, unobstructed access to where the bin sits, with the lid closed and nothing stacked on top or beside it. If the bin is behind a locked gate or blocked by a vehicle the truck cannot collect it, which counts as a missed collection. Roll the bin to the kerb or an agreed access point if your usual spot is hard to reach.

Not if the bin stays on your own property, which is the normal setup. A permit only comes up if a bin needs to sit on a public footpath or road, which is rare for a standard wheelie bin. If your site needs that, tell us and we will sort out what is required.

Weekly or fortnightly. Weekly suits most businesses. Fortnightly is available for lower-volume sites and roughly halves your cost if your waste fits between collections.

Your collection day is set by your local provider's route in your area, so it is assigned rather than chosen. This keeps the run efficient, which is what keeps prices down. You will be told your day before your first collection.

If your local provider misses a scheduled collection, contact them first and they will normally return, usually the next day. If the bin could not be reached, for example a locked gate or a blocked driveway, they will let you know what got in the way so it can be cleared for next time. Bin Hire Australia can help escalate a booking-related issue if you need it.

Yes. You can move between weekly and fortnightly with a bit of notice so the change can be fitted to the route. Step it up during busy periods and back down when things are quiet.

Yes. For a holiday or seasonal shutdown your local provider can suspend collections and pick them back up when you reopen. Let us know your dates in advance and we will arrange it.

Bin Hire Australia books commercial waste collection with local providers across Adelaide and a growing list of areas. The fastest way to check is to enter your postcode on the quote page: you will either see live pricing from a local provider or an option to register interest if there is no provider in your area yet.

No. We are commercial only: offices, retail, hospitality, warehouses, schools, aged care and other business premises. For household bins, contact your local council.

Register your interest with your postcode and we will let you know when collection starts near you. New areas come online as we add local providers.

Pricing is per collection and set by your local provider for your area, so it varies by location, bin size and how often you need a lift. The fastest way to see your exact rate is to enter your postcode on the quote page. Prices are shown exclusive of GST during booking and GST is added on the provider's invoice.

Bin delivery and setup is part of the provider service described in the agreement. Bin Hire Australia charges you no delivery or setup fee, and the provider cannot add an undisclosed delivery charge after you confirm.

The price you see is your local provider's advertised rate for the collection, shown upfront before you book. Some providers may charge separately for things within your control, such as excess weight, contamination if banned items go in the bin, a futile (missed-access) collection, or a replacement if a bin is damaged through misuse. Any such charges are set out in your provider's service agreement.

Prices are displayed exclusive of GST during the quote and booking flow. GST of 10% is added on your tax invoice. For example, a rate shown at $50 works out to $55 once GST is added. Enter your postcode to see your provider's exact figure.

Go to the quote page, enter your postcode, pick your waste type, bin size and frequency, and you see pricing straight away. No waiting for a callback.

Yes. Quote, choose your setup, review the matched provider, rates and terms, then confirm online. Your provider commits the delivery date before service starts.

Your business and service address, waste type, bin size and collection frequency. Booking through Bin Hire Australia is free, so no card or payment details are required. If you are not sure on size, run the bin calculator first.

Yes. Many sites start with one bin and add a second waste stream later, for example cardboard recycling alongside general waste. Each bin is priced on its own, so you only pay for what you add.

Booking through Bin Hire Australia is free, there is no charge from us. Your chosen local provider invoices you directly for ongoing collections at the price shown on your quote. GST applies and is set out on each invoice.

For anything about your ongoing collections, schedule or invoices, contact your local provider, since they run the service and are your supplier. For help with your original booking, get in touch with Bin Hire Australia, and we can help escalate a booking-related issue.

Booking through Bin Hire Australia is free and carries no BHA cancellation fee. Your provider's selected term, notice period and any early-exit conditions are shown in the agreement before you confirm.

Ongoing collections are with your local provider, so you arrange any change or cancellation directly with them under their service agreement. If you are not sure who to contact, get in touch with Bin Hire Australia and we will point you to the right place.

Your chosen local waste provider. Bin Hire Australia matches you to a provider in your area and arranges the booking; from there they deliver your bins, carry out the collections and invoice you directly.