What is soil and dirt?
Although it may sound pretty straight forward, when it comes to waste and its disposal, it is important to know what it means when referring to soil and dirt. Soil and dirt waste must not contain any contaminants or other forms of waste, it is purely only soil and dirt, free from pollutants or other rubbish.
What you can and can't recycle
The following is a basic list of what can and can’t be put into a dirt removal bin. This list is not exhaustive but does cover the most common items people consider as waste.
Green means go | Red means no |
Dirt | Turf or contaminants |
Soil | Garden Waste |
| General Waste |
| Clean or hard fill |
| Hazardous materials, such as asbestos |
How we can help
At bookabin.co.nz, we offer dirt and soil waste removal around New Zealand. With skip hire available for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and all the other main centres around the country, we are the number one suppliers in New Zealand. To discuss the various waste types or skip bin hire in your area, get a free quote or use our live chat feature online to speak with a representative.