How to Properly Load Your Skip Bin
How to Properly Load Your Skip Bin to Maximise Space and Reduce Waste
Skip bins are the ultimate accessory for cleaning up, moving out, disposing of rubbish, caring for the environment, clearing junk or completing small-scale renovations. Skip bin sizes vary, and you can choose the correct size to help maximise space and use them to provide a convenient solution for efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly waste management.
However, many people make the mistake of not sorting before dumping their items. This can lead to wasting space in the skip bin and not getting the most out of your bin hire.
Skip bin hire companies provide an easy solution for managing waste and rubbish removal. Engaging the services of a skip bin hire company saves you a lot of stress. A little bit of planning goes a long way, and there are a few things to remember before hiring a skip that will help save you time and money.
One of these considerations is properly loading the skip bin to maximise space and reduce waste.
11 Ways to Load Your Skip Bin to Maximise Space and Reduce Waste
Here are a few ideas on how you can do so while also maximising the value of your mobile skip bin:
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Prepare your space
Is your yard easy to access? Can you open your garage and allow the skip to be closer to the home? Do you have any hard-to-access areas?
One of the advantages of Skip to Tip’s mobile skip bins is that they are on wheels, making them extra portable and able to access most spaces. Skip to Tip also has that covered if you need to park your skip out on the road. You do not need Council permits for parking the skip on your street, giving customers one less thing to worry about. -
Consider what you’re throwing
Skip to Tip requests that you inform them before arriving whether there are any hazardous or recyclable objects (like mattresses and tyres) so they can keep them separate from what goes in the skip bins. Hazardous materials must always be separated from non-hazardous materials.
If you aren’t sure whether your item is hazardous or recyclable, the best thing to do would be to check in with the friendly team at Skip to Tip prior to throwing it in the skip bin. They can provide the most up-to-date advice on correct waste management practices. -
Plan and sort your waste types
Before loading your skip bin, assess what types of waste you have to throw away and sort them, if possible. Skip to Tip recommends separating recyclables (paper, plastics, glass, cardboard etc.) and throwing what you can into your regular recycling bin for Council collection. -
Dispose of hazardous waste separately
Any materials like paint, chemicals or batteries cannot go in the skip bin with the other items. Skip to Tip can take this material separately in their utes, so it’s best to inform them ahead of time if you do need to dispose of any of these materials. It’s very important that you don’t mix hazardous waste with general waste. -
Break down large items
Bulky items can take up large amounts of space, so disassemble or break them into smaller pieces. Large items and flat objects such as furniture or appliances can often leave many gaps, so if there’s a way to flatten or disassemble objects like this, Skip to Tip highly recommends that you do so. This will create more space in the skip bin and allow you to use the available skip bin volume efficiently. -
Flatten and compact
If there are any materials that can be flattened, crushed or reduced in volume, then this is the time to do so. Materials like cardboard, foam or plastic can be compacted, which is a great way to maximise space in your skip bin and prevent unnecessary gaps. -
Throw big or heavy items first
Creating a solid base using heavy items is a great way to load your skip bin. The heaviest items should always go in your skip bin first. That way, you can slot some of the smaller items in between and on top to maximise the use of space. -
Fill in the gaps
If you notice gaps and spare space, fill them with smaller items or rubbish that can be squished in. This will optimise the available space and give you more bang for your buck. -
Layer and stack
Try sorting items of similar size and shape on top of each other to create layers and make the most of the skip bin’s vertical space. Be careful that the stack is not uneven, or at risk of collapsing during transport. Position the items against each other to ensure the layers are stable. -
What’s old is new
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, or so the saying goes. Have you considered whether any of the items you are throwing out could be recycled or donated? Are they still in usable condition? Skip to Tip requests that you separate these items from general waste so that they can take them to the appropriate recycling facility or charity organisations. -
Avoid overloading
Maximising space is the aim of the game, but safety is the number one priority. Ensure that you don’t overload the skip bin beyond its weight or capacity limits. Did you know that Skip to Tip provides four cubic metres skips that can carry up to 1,000kg? This is equivalent to 16 wheelie bins or four box trailers.
Skip to Tip will discuss weight restrictions and requirements with you prior to you hiring a skip bin. Always avoid an overfilled skip bin, as this can be dangerous and could lead to additional costs and the need to schedule the removal of additional waste.
Conclusion
We hope this gives you some simple but useful tips to follow when hiring a skip bin. These tips will help you load your skip bin efficiently while optimising space and reducing waste.
