2 June 2026
Green Waste vs General Waste Skip Bins
Green waste vs general waste skip bins — the difference, what goes in each, and how to save money on your next Townsville skip hire.
Green waste vs general waste skip bins: at Green Ant Skips we offer both hire types — green waste and general waste — and picking the right one can save you real money. Here’s the difference in plain English.
Green waste skips
A green waste skip is for garden and yard material only. Because it’s pure greenery, it gets recycled into mulch rather than going to landfill — which keeps the price down and is better for the environment.
Goes in a green waste skip:
- Lawn clippings and grass
- Tree branches and prunings
- Palm fronds
- Leaves and garden trimmings
- Small shrubs and weeds
Green waste skips come with a relaxed 4-day hire, so you can chip away at the garden over a long weekend.
General waste skips
A general waste skip is the workhorse — it takes mixed household and light commercial rubbish, so you’re not sorting as you go.
Goes in a general waste skip:
- Household junk and furniture
- Renovation and demolition waste
- Timber, flooring and fittings
- Cardboard and packaging
- White goods and appliances
General waste skips come with a longer 7-day hire and a higher weight allowance to suit bigger jobs.
What can’t go in either
For everyone’s safety, some items can’t go in a skip bin: asbestos, liquids, paint, chemicals, gas bottles, tyres and batteries. If you’re not sure about something, give us a quick call before you book.
Green waste vs general waste skip bins: the money-saving tip
If your job is only garden waste, always choose a green waste skip — it’s noticeably cheaper than throwing greenery in a general waste bin. But the moment you mix in household rubbish, renovation debris or anything non-organic, you’ll need a general waste skip. Not sure how big to go? Our what size skip bin guide helps you choose.
Ready to book?
Compare green waste vs general waste skip bins and exact prices on our skip bin sizes page, check we cover your Townsville suburb, or jump straight to booking online. Questions? Call the Green Ant Skips team on 0439 413 125 — we’re locals and happy to help.
