Hiring Skip Bins in Australia for Efficient and Cheap Waste Management

Posted by george on September 8th, 2021

Things such as old utensils, broken furniture, worn-out or useless electrical appliances, and old newspapers can be found in any regular household. In order to keep the house clean, organised and clutter-free, it becomes essential to discard them on a routine basis.  This is where skip bins come in to homeowners’ rescue. Using skip bins is the most competent and affordable method of waste disposal in the Australian sub-continent. 

But first, what are skip bins? The word ‘skip’ is derived from the word ‘skep’ that was used to refer to a basket (or rubbish carts), mostly in Australia and New Zealand. Skip bins first came into use way back in 1922 but the real practice of using these bins for the disposal of household and commercial waste developed a bit later in the century.

Kinds of skip bins

Skip bins in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or other cities are essentially huge and durable open topped containers that are designed in a way that they can be loaded onto special trucks for getting transported to different sites. They pick up waste from one location and carry it to another for recycling or safe disposal.

These bins are available in various sizes and can be either hired or purchased, depending on the customer’s requirements and preference. Skip bins can be used in household cleaning, commercial cleaning or even for industrial/ commercial clean ups.

With increased awareness about skip bins in Sydney, more and more people are now hiring these large containers for their annual spring cleaning, move in- move out cleaning as well as repair and renovation works.

Skip bins in Melbourne not only make things easier for the consumers but also for the society at large since skip bin companies ensure that all the waste collected is disposed of in a responsible manner and not just emptied into waste fields. Whatever can be salvaged and recycled is sent to recycling plants and only a minimal amount of garbage ends up in the landfills, thereby protecting the environment.

Loading waste in skip bins

Skip bins suppliers usually cast a ‘level fill’ on the walls of their containers so the customers know not to put waste in them above a certain point. This is important to follow because any materials falling out of the bins in the process of loading/ unloading/ transporting can pose a risk to the safety of people on the roads. The customers are also advised on what kind of materials can be put into the skip bins because some items may be prohibited.

While using a skip bin, it is also advisable to place the heavier and bigger items at the bottom; the lighter ones at the top. One should try and avoid air gaps as much as possible and any plastic sheets or cardboard box panels (that are supposed to be discarded anyway) can always be used as covers for other items in the bins.

While ordering a skip bin, irrespective of hire or purchase, one should always ensure the credibility of their seller. Comparing and checking the different sellers’ reviews, ratings and industry experience is always a good idea before making an investment.

Good luck with your cleaning endeavours!

Author Bio: Australia based New Bridge Services is a licensed manufacturer and direct supplier of a wide range of industrial and construction- support products.  These include skip bins, hook lift bins, and scaffolding equipment.  To check the entire range and get brochures, log on to www.newbridgeservices.com.au