When you need to declutter your home or office, what do you do with all the stuff? If it’s small enough, you could fit it in your car and take it to the dump. But what if you have a lot of stuff or bulky items? This is where a skip bin comes in handy.
Skip bins can be a great way to get rid of large amounts of waste at once, but it’s important to understand what can and can’t go in the bins before you hire one.
It is often thought that you can hire a skip bin and dump just about anything in there.
For example, most skip bins cannot accept hazardous materials such as paint or chemicals. If you’re unsure whether something can go in the bin, check with the company beforehand.
Additionally, be sure to overestimate the amount of waste you’ll have. It’s better to have a bit too much space than to end up with a bin that’s overflowing. With a little planning and preparation, hiring a skip bin can be a simple and efficient way to eliminate your waste.
The reality is that any big waste disposal job should start with a simple question…
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What Can I Put In A Skip Bin?
It’s simply not true that you can put anything in a skip bin.
However, there are a lot of things you can put in a skip bin.
Items that can go in a skip bin include:
- Cabinets, mirrors or kitchen utensils
- Green waste
- Some e-waste items
- Glass and ceramics
- Household items
- Old appliances with glass materials
- Wood, metal and aluminium
Waste management is crucial, and one way to do it efficiently is by using skip bins. However, you must be careful about what type of waste you put in the bin. Different types of waste must be kept separate for easy disposal. It’s best to have an idea ahead of time so that you are informed when ordering a skip bin.
Some common examples of what can’t go in a skip bin include:
- Medical Waste
- Oil
- Paint
- Solvents
- Gas Bottles
- Asbestos
- Batteries (Car & Household)
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Fibro-Cement Sheeting
- Fibreglass Roof Sheeting
- Fibro (compressed or not)
- Poisons
- Radioactive materials
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Fuel
- Insulation material
- Putrescible waste (food waste, liquids etc)
- Chemicals of any kind
- Explosives
This extensive list is prohibited from being placed in most skip bins because of the safety risk they can pose. If Metro Skip Hire was to accept these items and attempt to dispose of them, we could face hefty fines!
There may be some waste removal companies out there with special licenses, so we always encourage all customers to talk to us before they place their orders.
It is essential to be clear about what you are going to be putting in your skip bin BEFORE you hire one, be that from Metro Skip Hire or anyone else.
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Thinking About What You Are Disposing
One of the significant things that can affect the cost of your skip bin hire is the materials you plan on disposing of.
This is because different materials may need to go to other locations or may need special treatment.
For example, concrete can be recycled, but it is much more expensive to dispose of than general waste. It’s also much heavier than general household items, for example, and the total weight of the skip bin on pick-up may affect the total price of your hire and subsequent disposal.
As a result, it is important that you think about what you are disposing of BEFORE you hire your skip bin. Speak to the friendly team at Metro Skip Hire before you place your order.
This will help ensure that you get the most cost-effective solution for your needs.
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What Household Items Can I Put In A Skip Bin
The term “household items” can seem a bit of a catch-all phrase.
But there are actually a lot of different things that can fall under this category.
Some examples of household items that can go in a skip bin include:
- Old furniture
- Mattresses
- Carpets
- Clothes
- Toys
- Books
- Kitchenware
It’s important to note that general household items should not be put in the same bin as garden waste or wood, metal and aluminium.
If there is a wide variety of waste you are looking to dispose of, you may need to consider ordering multiple bins.
It’s always best to check with our friendly team at Metro Skip Hire before you place an order so that we can guide you on the best – and most compliant – waste management solution for your needs.
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Contact Metro Skip Hire For All Your Waste Removal Needs
At Metro Skip Hire, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible waste management solution for their needs.
We provide construction, work site, home and demolition clean-up services.
If you can keep your load clean of the same material, you will save money as these loads go to recycling recovery.
At Metro Skip Hire, we have a wide selection of skips and bins for all your waste removal needs. We offer competitive pricing on all our products, so you can find the perfect solution for your project without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re renovating your bathroom or spring cleaning your home, we have the right skip or bin for the job. Our skips come in various sizes to accommodate any project, large or small.
