Skip bin: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median skip bin lot sold for $1,931 across 309 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $1,281 and $2,074. 4 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
$1,931
Typical range
$1,281–$2,074
Completed lots
309
Skip bin for sale at government auction
15 live skip bin auctions right now. The 12 ending soonest are below.
- 1 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift( Unused)$1,375Torrington (Toowoomba), Queensland · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 1.5 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,540Torrington (Toowoomba), Queensland · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 2 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$875Torrington (Toowoomba), Queensland · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 4 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$1,485Torrington (Toowoomba), Queensland · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 1.5 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,540Dubbo, New South Wales · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 3 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$985Dubbo, New South Wales · Ends Sep 17, 2026
- 1 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,375Garbutt, Queensland · Ends Sep 21, 2026
- 1.5 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,540Garbutt, Queensland · Ends Sep 21, 2026
- 6 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$1,595Garbutt, Queensland · Ends Sep 21, 2026
- 1 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift( Unused)$1,375Muchea, Western Australia · Ends Sep 21, 2026
- 1.5 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,540Muchea, Western Australia · Ends Sep 21, 2026
- 2 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$875Muchea, Western Australia · Ends Sep 21, 2026
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Median sale price by month
2026-09
$1,931
2026-08
$1,931
2026-07
$1,931
2026-06
$1,931
Recent sold skip bin examples
- 6 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$1,595Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 4 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$1,485Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 3 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$985Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 2 Cubic Metre Skip Bin (Unused)$875Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 1.5 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,540Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
- 1 Cubic Yard Self Tipping Skip Bin To Suit Forklift(Unused)$1,375Sold Sep 15, 2026 · VICTORIA
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus skip bin sell for at government auction?
- Across 309 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median skip bin sold for $1,931, with most closing between $1,281 and $2,074. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus skip bin?
- Government agencies sell surplus skip bin through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live skip bin listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
Methodology: median final winning bid on skip bin lots that closed on official Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.