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Two Things to Look For When Finding Skips for Hire in Adelaide article image by Easy Skips

When you have renovations or construction projects at home, how do you get rid of rubbish? It’s bothersome to go back and forth to the dumpster and can get quite tiring if you’re trying to get rid of large volumes of trash. A better waste management solution is to get a bin for hire from a reputable Adelaide-based rental company. Hiring a skip bin is a convenient waste management option for urban dwellers looking for an organised and efficient waste management solution.

If this is your first time hiring mini skip bins in Adelaide, here are some guidelines to follow:

  • Identify the size of skip bin you need

The size and dimensions of a skip bin will mainly depend on the extent of rubbish you want to remove from home. For instance, room renovations may require small to medium-sized skip bins. Many people think that skip bins only come in large sizes. Most companies nowadays offer small skip bins for small-scale waste removal activities.

A general rule to follow however is to get a skip bin which is a size bigger than what you think is needed. While it may cost you a few extra dollars it will circumvent the problem of trying to cram rubbish in a smaller bin if the volume of more than what was anticipated.

  • Check the limitations and rules that apply for mini skip bins in Adelaide

One fact you must know about skip bins for hire is that you cannot dump everything and anything into them. Rental companies usually list items that you cannot throw into skip bins. For instance, toxic wastes are prohibited as well as heavy metals and large appliances.

Items generally not allowed to be put into a skip bin are:

  • Hazardous wastes and toxic chemicals
  • Electrical equipment such as a microwave, television and DVD player
  • Certain components or parts of electrical items such as Freon and batteries
  • Tyres
  • Asbestos
  • Batteries

In these cases, you will need to call in a company that specialises in the disposal of hazardous or non-traditional rubbish.

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