Quick Picks
Picking the right skip bin size is simple. We’ve sorted out the most common situations for Townsville residents and businesses. Here’s what works for different projects and bin sizes.
Small-Scale Residential Projects (2–4m³ Marrel Bins)
2m³ Skip Bins work well for minor home jobs and small garden clean-ups. This compact bin fits into tight spaces where larger bins won’t go. Dimensions are about 1800mm long, 1400mm wide, and 900mm deep. Think of it as the size of a motorcycle parking spot. You get 2 tonnes of capacity. That covers several bags of garden clippings, old household items, or waste from clearing one room.
3m³ Skip Bins fill the gap between small jobs and full renovations. This bin fits a standard car space. Delivery works fine even on crowded suburban streets. Use this size for moderate garden waste, garage clearouts, or emptying multiple cupboards.
4m³ Skip Bins give you more room while keeping the space-saving Marrel design. Dimensions run about 2400mm long, 1600mm wide, and 1000mm deep. This holds bathroom fixtures, lots of garden pruning, or waste from cleaning several rooms. Weight limit is 2 tonnes. Perfect for mixed household waste, but not heavy construction debris.
These smaller Marrel bins suit homes with limited driveway space, narrow access, or strict council rules. The vertical loading needs minimal side clearance. Make sure you have 4 metres of height clearance and 3 metres of width for the truck.
Mid-Range Renovation Projects (6–8m³ Marrel Bins)
6m³ Skip Bins hit the sweet spot for kitchen and bathroom jobs. Dimensions are about 3200mm long, 1500mm wide, and 1100mm deep. This gives you enough space for old cabinets, countertops, tiles, and fixtures from a full room makeover. The 7 Marrel model holds 3 tonnes. That covers the usual mix of timber, plasterboard, ceramics, and metal from renovations.
Moving house? This size helps a lot. Dump unwanted furniture, old appliances, storage items, and garden waste in one hire. The bin fits awkward bulky stuff like mattresses, sofas, and wardrobes that won’t squeeze into wheelie bins.
8m³ Skip Bins boost your capacity for bigger renovations or combined projects. Dimensions are about 3600mm long, 1500mm wide, and 1300mm deep. This handles two bathroom renovations, kitchen plus laundry updates, or waste from reflooring multiple rooms. The 9 Marrel model takes up to 4 tonnes. Good for denser stuff like hardwood floors, solid timber cabinets, or tile debris.
Builders like these mid-range bins for home projects. The size matches what single trades produce. Plumbers replacing bathroom systems, electricians rewiring homes, or carpenters installing built-ins all fit here. The high sides stop light materials like insulation and packaging from blowing away overnight on job sites.
Heavy-Duty Applications (10–12m³ Marrel Bins)
10m³ Skip Bins give you serious capacity for major construction and large property cleanouts. Dimensions are about 4200mm long, 1500mm wide, and 1500mm deep. This takes waste from gutting multiple rooms, removing old decks, or clearing years of garage storage. Weight limit is 5 tonnes. Handles heavier demolition stuff while keeping the manageable footprint Marrel bins offer.
Big renovation projects create waste volumes smaller bins can’t handle well. Skip multiple bin swaps that bump up costs and slow your project. A 10m³ bin lets you dump waste as you go. Load demolition debris first, then installation offcuts and packaging as trades finish their work.
12m³ Skip Bins max out Marrel capacity for homes. Dimensions are about 4256mm long, 1630mm wide, and 1790mm deep. Close to a small shipping container size. This bin needs extra clearance because of its height. Check that your property allows 4 metres of vertical space. Watch for low wires, tree branches, or building features blocking delivery.
The 6-tonne capacity works for big demolition jobs. Wall removal, floor stripping, and ceiling replacement across multiple rooms all fit. Estate clearances use this volume for entire household contents, possessions from deceased estates, or full property cleanouts before sale. Construction waste from new builds, extensions, and major changes gets proper disposal without needing commercial hook lift systems.
Commercial and Industrial Solutions (Hook Lift Bins 15–40m³)
18 Hook Bins connect home and commercial waste needs. You get 6-tonne capacity with dimensions of 5500mm long, 2180mm wide, and 1670mm high. This serves shop fitouts, office moves, and light commercial building. The rear door makes loading easy without overhead lifting. Great for heavy items workers wheel straight into the bin.
Retail renovations create specific waste streams hook bins handle well. Old shelving, display fixtures, flooring, and ceiling panels all go here. The larger size fits bulkier commercial furniture and gear that won’t go through Marrel bin openings. Warehouse clearances, factory reorganizations, and commercial kitchen upgrades produce waste beyond home bin sizes.
30 Hook Bins jump capacity up while keeping the 6-tonne weight limit. Dimensions reach 5710mm long, 2180mm wide, and 2500mm high. Big volume for major commercial projects. Demo contractors use this for stripping commercial interiors, removing ceiling systems, and dumping partition walls across large floors.
Big infrastructure projects need maximum capacity from hook lift systems. Road construction, landscaping earthworks, and civil engineering jobs all fit the 15–40m³ range. This takes excavated soil, broken concrete, asphalt removal, and demolished building materials. Quantities that would need dozens of smaller bins.
Material-Specific Recommendations
Heavy Waste Disposal (Brick, Concrete, Soil) needs careful size picking based on weight, not volume. A 3m³ Marrel bin at its 3-tonne limit holds much less dense material than the same bin filled with light garden waste. Dense materials pack down under their own weight. This creates misleading volume readings that can trigger overweight charges.
Concrete demo projects should use 3–4m³ bins to avoid weight problems. One cubic metre of broken concrete weighs about 1.8–2.2 tonnes. A 4m³ bin holds about 2 cubic metres of concrete before hitting weight limits. Soil and clay pack tight too. Use smaller bins to stay within tonnage limits.
Brick waste from demo or construction brings similar density problems. Stack bricks smart to maximize space while watching total weight. Mix brick with lighter stuff like timber offcuts and packaging. This creates a better load that uses bin volume without breaking weight rules.
Crane-Rated Specialty Options
4m³ Crane-Rated Marrel Bins work for unique disposal spots where normal truck delivery can’t happen. Properties with very limited access, bins needed at high positions, or locations blocked by structures get crane placement. Certified lifting lugs allow safe aerial transport and positioning standard bins can’t support.
Large machinery parts, industrial gear, and non-compactible waste sometimes need crane help for loading. The certified lugs keep structural integrity during lifting. Meets workplace safety rules for commercial and industrial sites. Mining operations, factories, and specialized construction projects sometimes need this for waste management in tough locations.
Space and Clearance Verification
Marrel Bin Placement needs careful checking of access before ordering. Measure vertical clearance from ground to any overhead block. Aim for 4 metres minimum to fit the hydraulic arm’s full reach during bin placement and pickup. Check for power lines, cables, tree branches, eaves, carports, and pergola structures that might block delivery.
Side clearance needs 3 metres of width for the truck to move safe. Check your driveway, street access, and placement spot for proper maneuvering space. Sharp bends, narrow gates, and tight corners stop delivery even when the final spot has enough space.
Hook Lift Requirements need more careful planning because of larger truck size and extended working space. The hook system needs rear access clearance for loading and unloading. Make sure placement areas let the truck reverse close to the bin spot without hitting obstacles.
Ground surface matters a lot for both bin types. Soft surfaces, fresh asphalt, pavers without solid bases, and decorative landscaping can take damage from heavy truck weight. Ask for protective boards if placing bins on weak surfaces, or pick different spots with stable ground.
Project Timeline Considerations
Standard rental periods run 21 days for most bin hires. Plenty of time to finish your project without rushing waste disposal. Weekend DIY renovators like this flexibility. Work moves forward at real paces around jobs and family time.
Projects past the standard period cost $25 per day extra after day 21. Major renovations often run multiple weeks or months. Extended hire beats scheduling multiple bin swaps. Figure out your real project timeline before ordering. Guessing short leads to surprise extension fees.
Multiple bin strategy works for phased projects with different waste periods. Book a smaller bin for demo phase heavy stuff, then order a separate bin for construction phase lighter waste. This stops weight limit breaks and optimizes bin capacity for different materials through project stages.
This quick reference helps you match bin specs to your project needs. Efficient waste management without extra costs or problems. Pick based on your project’s main waste type, expected volume, weight needs, and site access for best results.
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