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Bin Removal Fees Explained

Sometimes businesses need to cancel or change their waste services. When this happens, a bin removal fee may apply. This fee covers the cost of collecting and transporting bins back from your site. Here’s what you need to know about when bin removal fees apply and why they’re charged.

✅ When Bin Removal Fees Apply

  • Service cancellation – if you stop a service and the bin needs to be collected.

  • Bin downsizing – removing a larger bin and replacing it with a smaller one.

  • End of contract or service term – returning bins once services are no longer required.

  • Site closure or relocation – if your business moves and bins are no longer needed.

❌ When Bin Removal Fees Do Not Apply

  • Regular collections – routine emptying of bins is included in your service fee.

  • Service changes that don’t require bin removal – e.g. adjusting pickup frequency.

  • Ongoing active services – bins remain on-site free of charge while your service is active.

Why Bin Removal Fees Exist

  • Transport costs – a truck must be sent to collect and return the bin.

  • Logistics and handling – staff time is needed to remove and process bins.

  • Asset management – bins remain the property of Waster and need to be recovered when services stop.

  • Fairness – ensures bins aren’t abandoned or misused once a service ends.

Household Context

Households don’t pay bin removal fees, as council bins remain permanently provided under council rates. Removal fees only apply to commercial bin services.

Business Tips

  • Plan service changes – avoid unnecessary fees by choosing the right bin size and service from the start.

  • Consolidate services – if switching to another Waster bin type, removal fees may be offset by new service setup.

  • Give notice – cancelling in line with service terms helps avoid unexpected charges.

Quick Reference

Fee Applies Fee Does Not Apply
Cancelling a service Routine bin collections
Returning bins after closure Adjusting pickup frequency
Downsizing or removing bins Ongoing active services

Best Practices Summary

  1. Bin removal fees only apply when a service ends or bins are physically collected from site.

  2. Regular bin use and servicing are always included in your normal pricing.

  3. Businesses should plan ahead when changing services to minimise unnecessary fees.

  4. Speak with Waster before cancelling—we may be able to adjust services instead of removing bins.

Conclusion: Clear and Fair Bin Removal Fees

Bin removal fees are only charged when bins need to be collected and returned after a service ends. This ensures fair asset management and covers the transport and handling costs. With Waster, you can always expect transparent pricing and no hidden surprises.

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