8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Skip Bin

Hiring a skip bin is not as simple as it sounds. Although you only throw waste into a waste container, you still need to be aware of several important factors. Just one wrong move could bring your waste removal project to a grinding halt.

Before you hire a skip bin for your waste disposal project, be sure that you fully understand each one of the following points.

1. Waiting too long to hire your skip bin

Hire your skip bin well in advance of the date of your waste disposal project. Otherwise, you could find yourself with very few available options. If you wait until the last minute to shop around for skip bin providers, you might not be able to get the skip bin you need when you need it.

2. Hiring a smaller skip bin than you need

Fortunately, your skip bin provider can help you with this step. Just ensure that you tell your skip bin provider exactly how much waste you have. If possible, weigh your waste too. That way, you and your skip bin provider can choose an appropriately sized skip bin. If you hire a bin and it turns out to be too small, you'll likely waste time and money hiring another skip bin to fulfil your needs.

3. Failing to prepare for skip bin placement

Your skip bin provider will need to manoeuvre your skip bin into a suitable location. If you haven't cleared the way for the vehicle and skip bin ahead of time, it might not be possible to place the skip bin where you want it. Ensure that you clear the way of all obstacles before the skip bin arrives, including tree branches and vehicles.

4. Having no way of lifting heavy items into your skip bin

Be sure that you have a means of getting heavy items into your skip bin. If possible, enlist the aid of family and friends if you have some heavy furniture or construction waste to dispose of. Otherwise, you could injure yourself or take too long loading the skip.

5. Taking too long to fill your skip bin

If you take too long to load your skip bin and your skip bin provider arrives to take the skip away on the agreed date, you will have to pay an additional fee. And if your skip bin provider is fully booked, you might have to wait until they have a skip bin available. If in doubt, give yourself time by hiring your bin for a day longer than you think you may need it. Anything could happen.

6. Placing the wrong waste in the skip bin

You can avoid this issue by communicating with your skip bin provider as clearly as possible when you book your skip bin. Inform them of the waste you have, and they will suggest a suitable skip bin for your waste type, such as a green bin for green waste. If you put the wrong waste into your skip bin, you will have to remove it, which will cost you time and money.

7. Exceeding the weight restrictions

As mentioned earlier, weigh your waste if possible. Your skip bin provider can then suggest a suitably sized skip bin for your project. If you exceed the weight limit, you'll need to remove some of your waste to reduce the weight.

8. Overfilling the skip bin

A skip bin provider can't drive away with your skip bin if your waste is above the clearly marked fill level. To do so would be dangerous. As such, load your skip bin carefully. Break down furniture where possible, and utilize every available space.

If you need a reputable skip bin provider for your waste disposal project in Adelaide, contact Green Bins today. With our help and guidance, you'll be able to complete your waste disposal project on time and at the right price.