5 Things to Remember When Using a Skip Bin for Garden Waste

Are you planning a garden makeover? Then you'll probably need a skip bin or two to dispose of the resulting waste. But garden waste differs from general household waste in terms of its disposal. For instance, garden waste includes green waste, which is recycled. This isn't the only important factor that will affect your garden waste disposal when using a skip bin.

Because of the differences in general waste and garden waste, if you plan to use a skip for your garden project, keep the following things in mind.

1. Large tree stumps and branches are prohibited

If you plan to remove a tree from your yard, prepare to chop that tree and the stump into smaller pieces. Most skip-bin providers prohibit large branches and stumps. This is because these items need to go into a wood chipper at a waste facility. If branches and stumps are too large, they could damage the chipper.

Before you throw branches and stumps into a green waste skip bin, check with your skip bin provider for their limits on branch and stump size.

2. Green waste is easily contaminated

Waste disposal facilities in Australia turn green waste into mulch. This mulch can then benefit the gardens and public spaces throughout the cities and states of Australia. You can put organic waste into your green skip bin, such as:

• Tree clippings
• Palm fronds
• Leaves
• Plants
• Lawn clippings

However, you can very easily contaminate your green waste if you don't take care when placing it into your skip bin. Waste facilities can't recycle green waste if it contains contaminants like plastic, batteries, concrete and treated lumber. Instead, they'll have to place it into landfill, which puts further strain on the environment. Place your soil into a separate skip bin to your green waste too.

3. Fences, concrete and furniture need a general waste skip bin

If your garden project includes tearing up old fencing, patio areas and sheds, you'll need to hire a general waste skip bin for the resulting waste. The upside to this is that you can also dispose of any household waste that you might have lying around indoors too because both types of waste fall under the general waste category.

4. Mini-skip bins are ideal for difficult to access yards

It isn't always possible to place a large skip bin into a yard, especially if that yard is only accessible via the garage or a gate. Lifting a skip bin over part of your property could interfere with utility lines or nearby vegetation. Fortunately, you can overcome this problem if you can access your yard via your garage. A mini-skip bin placed in your garage will allow you to dispose of your garden waste easily.

Remember though that you might need more than one skip bin if your garden project involves the removal of patios and other structures.

5. The weather will affect the duration of your project

When you hire your skip bin initially, remember to factor in the weather when you decide how long to hire your skip bin for. Otherwise, you might run out of time if the weather interferes with your plans. If, for instance, you hire a skip bin for a week, and it ends up raining the entire week, you might not have enough time to finish your project before your provider comes to retrieve the skip.

Factor in the season and the weather habits when hiring your skip bin to avoid this issue.

If you are about to give your yard or garden a makeover, you need one or more skip bins to dispose of your waste. Contact Green Bins today. We'll help you to choose the right type of skip bin for your project and ensure that your waste is recycled and disposed of responsibly and safely.