Compare local operators by sizes, delivery, pricing notes, and recycling focus.
Note: Aresbins is a manufacturer (not a hire service) supplying AS/NZS-compliant bins to local providers.
Bins West — Local All-Rounder
Key Features
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Service area: Port Melbourne & Western suburbs
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Sizes: Mini 2–4m³, Medium 6–8m³, Large/Hook-lift 10m³+
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Turnaround: Standard 7-day hire; same-day/extensions available
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Pricing: Clear quotes by size + duration + waste type/weight; no hidden fees
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Access help: Advice on driveway placement/tight streets
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Recycling: Source separation and transfer-station sorting to cut landfill
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Best for: Home clear-outs, office strip-outs, builders’ & demo debris
Book/Quote: 0427 166 444
Mobile Skips — Permit-Free, Trailer-Mounted
What Stands Out
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Why permit-free: Registered trailer skips—park in legal spots → often no council permit
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Delivery: 3-hour same-day windows; pick exact drop & pickup times
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Capacity: Up to ~4.5m³ (≈16 wheelie bins / 6 trailer loads)
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Tight access: Works in 2 m car parks, laneways; movable on site
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Security: Lockable lids to stop illegal dumping
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Waste rules: No hazardous/liquid/explosive materials
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Best for: Apartments, busy streets, short jobs needing flexibility & no permits
Book/Quote: Online booking via local Port Melbourne store page
Ascot Bin Hire — Full Range & High Diversion
Service Snapshot
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Types: Marrel 2–8m³ (door/non-door), Hook-lift 6–31m³, Crane-lift certified ≤ 16m³
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Coverage: All Melbourne (West/North/East/South-East)
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Turnaround: Scheduled drop & fast swaps for active sites
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Recycling: Own facility; >85% diversion of timber/metal/green/concrete
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Permits: Can assist with council permits for public-land placement
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Heavy loads: Hook-lift options for dense rubble & large volumes
Skip Bins Online — 24/7 Instant Quotes
At a Glance
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Platform: Live availability & instant pricing 24/7
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Sizes: Commonly 2–12m³ across multiple partners
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Speed: Some partners offer 3-hour delivery in Port Melbourne
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Pricing: Up-front totals by postcode, size & waste type; some categories no excess weight fees
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Compliance: Certified weighbridge records; tracked disposal to MRF/recycling/landfill
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Permits: Guidance/arrangement available when required
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Best for: Fast online comparison, one-click booking, changeable schedules
Book/Quote: Via website (enter 3207 postcode)
Best Price Skip Bins — Budget-Led Choice
Value Highlights
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Indicative pricing (varies by waste/size/duration):
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2m³: ~$125–$350/day 4m³: ~$265–$550/day
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8m³: ~$440–$865/job 20–30m³: up to ~$2,000/job
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Waste categories (3m³ examples): light general ≈ $300; 100% green ≈ $230; light mixed commercial ≈ $450; pure masonry $270–$310
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Hire terms: 1-day to 7-day; extensions available
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Savings: Match bin to real volume; avoid permits by using private property where possible
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Best for: Price-sensitive home/SME users wanting quick quotes
Book/Quote: Online instant pricing
Quick Size Guide (Port Melbourne)
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2–3m³ mini: Small clean-ups, green waste; many walk-in options at 3m³
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4–6m³ midi: Kitchen/bath renos, mid-size clear-outs
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8–12m³ large: Bulky items, commercial strip-outs
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16–20m³+ hook-lift: Construction/demolition & high-volume loads
Tip: Stack flat items first, dismantle bulky pieces, keep loads below the rim.
What You Can / Can’t Put
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Accepted (typical): Furniture, appliances, metals, dry timber, plastics, cardboard, bricks, concrete, tiles, clean soil, green waste
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Banned/Restricted: Asbestos, chemicals, liquids, paint, gas cylinders, batteries, medical waste; tyres/mattresses/extinguishers often surcharged
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Weight & level: Respect provider weight allowances; no over-fill above rim
Choosing the Right Provider
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Confirm waste type (light/green/mixed/pure masonry/heavy).
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Pick size to your true volume; use hook-lift for dense/heavy loads.
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Ask for an all-inclusive quote (delivery, GST, weight, hire days, surcharges).
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If street placement, confirm permit lead times & cost.
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Tight access/low clearance? Consider Mobile Skips or smaller marrel bins.
About Aresbins
Aresbins does not offer hire. We are a manufacturer, supplying AS/NZS-compliant marrel/hook-lift/crane-lift bins to Port Melbourne operators and the wider Melbourne market.
Procurement/OEM/white-label enquiries: contact Aresbins for landed pricing and lead times.
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