How to Hire Skip Bins for Hardfill

14 November 2025

If you’re planning to work on a project that generates piles of soil, concrete, bricks or rubble, hardfill skip bins are exactly what you need to keep things under control. Before moving ahead with your project and booking a skip bin, it’s essential to understand exactly what you can and can’t put in the bin, how the process works, and how to ensure everything runs smoothly.

In this blog, we’ve put together a handy step-by-step guide to hiring a hardfill skip bin with Monsta Bins, so you know what to expect from the moment your bin is delivered.

What Does Hardfill Mean?

Hardfill refers to any dense, heavy, non‑organic material that comes mostly from construction, demolition, and earthworks. Typical hardfill materials include:

Concrete (without steel reinforcement, and in small pieces)
Bricks, pavers, tiles, and ceramics
Rocks, stones and gravel
Soil and clay (clean soil that is free from rubbish or any hazardous contaminants)

What you can’t put in hardfill skip bins includes general waste, green waste (such as branches or leaves), hazardous materials (chemicals, asbestos, paint), tyres, gas bottles, or mixed rubbish.

Steps for Hiring a Hardill Skip Bin

Step 1: Choose the Right Size Hardfill Skip Bin

One of the first decisions is selecting the correct bin size. Because hardfill is heavy, even small volumes can weigh significantly, so matching the bin to the task you’re working on will help determine the appropriate size to hire.

At Monsta Bins, our available hardfill skip bins for hire come in 3m³ and 4.5m³ sizes.

It’s also important not to exceed the bin’s fill line, especially with heavy waste, to help maintain safe handling during collection and transport after your hire period. If you’re uncertain about which size to choose, please don’t hesitate to contact our team, and we’ll help you select the best size suited to your needs.

Step 2: Check Access & Positioning

Before the bin arrives, make sure you have a good spot for it:

The surface should be level and firm (not soft ground).
Keep the area clear of obstructions: no low overhangs, wires, or scaffolding should be nearby.
If you cannot place it on private property (for example, your driveway), you might need council permission to place it on a berm or road verge.
During delivery and pickup, leave enough room for the truck to safely manoeuvre.

Planning where your hardfill skip bin will be placed before booking will ensure seamless delivery and collection.

Step 3: Book Your Hardfill Skip Bin Online or Call Us

Our hardfill skip bin booking process is straightforward:

Select the bin size you require (e.g. 3 m³ or 4.5 m³)
Provide a clear site address and drop‑off instructions. You don’t need to be at the site; simply provide all the information in the delivery instructions, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Choose your preferred hire dates (our standard hire period is 5 days).
Confirm terms such as weight limits and filling rules.
Submit your booking online or give us a call to finalise your hire.

If you need to hire the skip bin for a few extra days, that’s no problem! A daily surcharge of $13 applies.

Step 4: Delivery & Loading Approved Hardfill Materials

Our deliveries are scheduled from Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to midday.

Once your hardfill skip bin arrives, fill it carefully with the correct hardfill materials:

Use wheelbarrows or shovels to gently place materials inside and work in sections.
Keep the waste level with the fill line; do not mound material above the edge.
Make sure materials are “clean” and free from rubbish, timber, plastics or vegetation.
Do not mix in other non‑hardfill waste types, such as general or green waste.

Following these loading tips will prevent you from overfilling hardfill skip bins and ensure a safety and stress-free collection for our drivers.

Step 5: Collection & Disposal

At the end of your hire period, we’ll collect the bin on the agreed collection date:

The waste is then transported to an approved facility.
Overfilled bins (material above the rim) may be too heavy for the bin truck to lift, so you may need to remove material.

Bonus Tips to Help Your Hardfill Job Run Smoothly

Estimate load weight: Use small test loads to determine the weight of your material before filling the entire bin.
Break large slabs: If you have big concrete slabs, break them into smaller chunks before loading to reduce risk.
Avoid wet materials: Wet soil or clay adds extra weight to the bin. Wait for it to dry, if possible, before disposing of it.

Ask in advance: If you’re unsure about a material, check with our team before loading it into the skip bin. We’re always happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

Ready to Hire Hardfill Skip Bins?

Hiring hardfill skip bins doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re looking for a reliable, fast, and straightforward hardfill skip bin service throughout Auckland, contact our Monsta Bins team today. We’ll help you choose the right bin and get it delivered on schedule so that you can focus on your project, not your waste.