What Materials Can You Dispose of in a Skip in Doreen?

Doreen’s mostly newer homes mean most skip bookings are landscaping and new-build clean-ups rather than old-house demolition — which changes what typically goes in the bin. Here’s a clear rundown.

What goes in without issue

Timber offcuts, plasterboard, packaging, general building waste, garden and landscaping material, old furniture, carpet and general household rubbish all go straight in — no sorting required.

What needs separate arrangements

Even in newer homes, a few categories always need separate handling: paint tins and other liquids, gas bottles, tyres, and e-waste (TVs, computers, appliances — all banned from Victorian landfill). Mattresses are also usually charged or arranged separately rather than going in a general bin.

New-build specific waste

If you’re clearing waste from a new build or landscaping job, packaging and offcuts are generally the bulk of it — a 4m³–6m³ bin covers most of these jobs comfortably.

Not sure if something specific is allowed? Call 1300 014 012 before you load it, or check our full waste types guide.