Frequently Asked Questions

 

Answers to our most common questions.

Everything You need to know

At Earth Wise Skips, we are committed to providing you with all the essential information you require before making your skip booking.

From the intricacies of access and understanding council permits to the guidelines regarding permissible and non-permissible items in your skip, as well as the details of our pickup procedures, our aim is to equip you with comprehensive knowledge for a seamless booking experience.

Our dedicated team is always at your service to address any queries or concerns, ensuring that you are well-informed and prepared for a hassle-free skip booking process.

If you have any more questions regarding our bins, don’t hesitate to reach out to the team!

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Before You Book

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Where do you deliver?

We can deliver our skip bins to areas in and around the Sunshine Coast, hinterland and Noosa council areas.

Some suburbs such as Teewah, Pomona and Peachester are at additional cost, but we will advise you upfront if this is applicable. No surprise fees here!

If you’re unsure if we could deliver to your location, give us a call as we might be able to arrange something for you.

How much do you charge?

The skip bin hire price will depend on several factors, including what types of waste you have. When you contact us, we’ll find out what you need and give you an accurate price.

All our prices include 7-day hire, pickup and delivery fees, dumping fees and GST.

Read more in our blog post about the cost of skip bin hire.

How do I pay?

You can pay for your skip bin by:
• cash or EFTPOS at the time of delivery
• secure payment over the phone before delivery
• direct deposit.

If you pay by direct deposit, the funds must be cleared before we can deliver your bin.

How long can I hire the skip?

Our prices are for up to 1 week (7 days). If you finish with the bin before the 7 days are up, just contact us for a quick pick-up.

If you need the bin for longer than 7 days, just give us a call.

How quickly can I get my bin?

Filling Your SKip

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What waste can I put in the skip bin?

Most things can be placed in our bins including green waste, building waste and general household waste.

Prohibited items include liquids, food waste, batteries, gas bottles and asbestos.

Additional charges and/or legal charges could be made if this is not adhered to. To see what can go in our bins, check our waste guide.

Can I put different waste types in the same bin?

The waste types can be mixed, this may increase the cost of hire.

We can discuss this when you make a booking.

How high can I fill my bin?

Fill the bin evenly until you reach the overfill line written inside the bin. Due to legal requirements, we can’t take the bin if it’s over-filled.

Evenly distribute the weight of your waste across the bin, with heavy items on the bottom and lighter items on top.

Where can I place the skip bin?

We can place your bin anywhere within your property boundary. The bin can’t block pedestrian foot traffic and may need a council permit, which you’ll need to arrange.

We can’t place your skip bin on:
• steep driveways
• sloping terrain.

What if the skip bin gets damaged or someone gets injured?

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What goes in your skip bin

Most things can be placed in our bins including green waste, building waste and general household waste.

Prohibited items include liquids, food waste, batteries, gas bottles and asbestos.

Additional charges and/or legal charges could be made if this is not adhered to. To see what can go in our bins, check our waste guide.

Paying for your skip bin hire

You can pay for your skip bin by:
• cash or EFTPOS at the time of delivery
• secure payment over the phone before delivery
• direct deposit.

If you pay by direct deposit, the funds must be cleared before we can deliver your bin.

We can discuss this when you make a booking.

Delivering the bin to your property

Before we deliver your bin, you’ll need to decide the best place for it. We can place your skip bin anywhere within your property boundary.
We can’t place your skip bin on:

  • steep driveways
  • sloping terrain

The bin also can’t block pedestrian foot traffic.

Moving the bin

Once we deliver your skip bin and locate it on your property, you can’t move it anywhere during the hire period.

Please contact us if you need the bin moved, and we’ll arrange someone to do this for an additional fee.

Picking up your bin

When we book your bin, we’ll organise the pick-up day and time for 7 days after delivery. If you need an earlier or later pick-up date, give us a call to arrange the date. Fees may apply for longer hire periods.

We may also need to charge additional fees if your load contents end up being different to what we discussed in your original booking.

Why The Sunshine Coast Love Earthwise Skips

Steven Reay
Steven Reay
16/05/2023
The service was prompt, went the extra mile to put the bin where required. Really can't speak highly enough of the service provided. Easy to talk to and very informative about his products!!!
Shannon Sullivan
Shannon Sullivan
25/04/2023
These guys are THE BEST!! Honest, reliable, on time I recommend 100%
Justine Jamieson
Justine Jamieson
31/01/2023
Nathan was fantastic! Fast, efficient, flexible, friendly. From researching online, I was unclear how to proceed re size, mixture of waste, length of time. Nathan responded to my online enquiry within 15mins, helped cut through all the possibilities, accepted booking via text and then accommodated a last minute change from us re delivery time. I could not recommend highly enough. Thanks Nathan 🙂
Leah Davies
Leah Davies
12/01/2023
Prompt and reliable service. Nathan was really friendly and had good communication. Highly recommend. Would use this company again, Also nice knowing your supporting a local family business
Georgie Kable
Georgie Kable
26/10/2022
We’ve used Earth Wise a few times now and wouldn’t go with anyone else on the Sunshine Coast. Always on time, even catering to us being unorganised and needing a skip last minute - it’s never been a problem. Would recommend these guys to anyone.
Andrew Janes
Andrew Janes
10/10/2022
Perfect service! Nathan was a Legend and spent the time to get the bin in an awkward position to make our lives easier and even looked after the grass with his truck. Cannot recommend EWS enough. Thanks again!
Jacq M
Jacq M
25/09/2022
We needed a skip bin for some stuff we were doing around the house, and wanted to avoid many tip runs. We found Earth Wise Skips on Google and gave them a call. They were prompt on time for delivery and collection. Nathan is super friendly and really understands the customers' needs. We got a skip bin with a wheelbarrow ramp, which made it super easy to dump all the heavy items in there, without having to lift it over the edge of the skip. 👍🏻 We will be using Earth Wise Skips again and highly recommend them to anyone needing to hire a skip. Plus, they are a local Sunny Coast family owned business and they plant a tree for every skip bin hired, which a nice give back to the environment. 👍🏻 🌱
Dean Saffron Photographer / Filmmaker
Dean Saffron Photographer / Filmmaker
09/08/2022
Earth wise skips are by far the best service of any skip operators I have ever used . Nathan makes you feel relaxed and his can do attitude its like working with a mate . If I could give 100 stars I would they are that good . See you guys next time I need a skip ! Kindest regards Dean
Daryll Noy
Daryll Noy
19/07/2022
Fantastic service & great price. Highly recommend Nathan for all your rubbish removal
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
04/12/2021
Sunrise Skips is a great local family business that I have been using for the last 12 months whilst renovating my home in Noosaville. Nathan is a pleasure to deal with, he is always friendly and willing to assist with customer deadlines. It’s great to be able to talk directly with the supplier/deliverer, this ensures quick and prompt delivery of your service. Highly recommend to Sunshine Coast residents and businesses