5m³ Skip Bin Hire 5 cubic metres
A 5m³ general waste skip bin in Melbourne costs from $357 today, including delivery, collection and up to 7 days' hire. We find you the lowest price for your suburb.
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The 5m³ Skip Bin at a Glance
A 5m³ skip sits between the 4m³ and the 6m³. It suits a renovation across two or three rooms or a larger garden job, when a 4m³ looks tight but a 6m³ feels like too much.
What Fits in a 5m³ Skip Bin
- Two or three rooms of renovation waste: old flooring, plasterboard and fittings
- A larger garden job: hedges, branches and old timber sleepers
- A spare room and a garage cleared out together
- The furniture from a small unit
When Another Size Is Better
- Just one room. A 4m³ usually does the job for less.
- A whole unit with bulky furniture. A 6m³ gives you the extra room.
Heavy Waste and Loading
Full of soil, a 5m³ bin weighs around seven to eight tonnes. If your load is mostly soil or rubble, a 2m³ or 3m³ heavy waste bin is the better choice.
Keep these out of every bin: asbestos, paint, chemicals, gas bottles, batteries and e-waste. Mattresses and tyres can go in as paid extras, added in your quote.
5m³ Skip Bin Prices
Today's lowest prices for a 5m³ bin. Every price includes delivery, collection, up to 7 days' hire and our booking fee.
5m³ Prices by Waste Type in Melbourne
| Waste type | Lowest 5m³ price |
|---|---|
| General Waste | from $357 |
| Green Waste | from $357 |
| Soil and Dirt | from $459 |
| Concrete and Bricks | from $459 |
| Mixed Heavy | from $612 |
Prices vary between suburbs, so your quote may be a little higher. See every size on our skip bin prices page.
Not Sure It's the Right Size?
Compare the sizes either side. If you are between two, size up: a second bin costs more than a bigger one.
| Bin size | Holds about | Melbourne from |
|---|---|---|
| 4m³ skip bin | 16 wheelie bins, 600kg | $301 |
| 5m³ this page | 20 wheelie bins, 750kg | $357 |
| 6m³ skip bin | 24 wheelie bins, 900kg | $429 |
Every size from 2m³ to 30m³ is in our bin sizes guide.
Delivery and Placement
Where it fits
At about 3.3m long it still fits on most single driveways. This size needs more overhead clearance than the 4m³, so check carports and low branches before you book. Put it on a flat, firm surface, not soft grass or new pavers.
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About This Page
- Prices checked 14 October 2026. Prices are read live from our suppliers' current price lists, so they are today's prices, not estimates. Your quote confirms the exact price for your suburb and dates.
- Sizes are typical. Dimensions and capacities are for a standard Australian 5m³ bin and vary a little between suppliers.
- Booking patterns come from our own bookings of 5m³ bins.
- Who we are. HireSkipBins has helped Australians book skip bins online since 2016 and is rated 4.9/5 from 2,100+ 5-star reviews. About us · Contact · 1800 931 772
- Reviewed by Amy at HireSkipBins on 1 October 2026.
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