There’s much to love about a Skip Bin hire. In terms of clearing a space quickly, there’s arguably no better DIY approach than hiring a Skip Bin, loading it up, and waiting for us to come and take all your waste away. It offers an unparalleled level of convenience, and it’s highly cost-effective, too.
However, while skin bins offer plenty of benefits, they won’t do that automatically. If you’ve ever heard someone say that their Skin Bin hire wasn’t as good as they thought it would be, it’s probably because they made one of the common errors that homeowners and business owners make time and time again.
With that in mind, we thought it’d be a good idea to provide a helpful guide on the errors that people often make, which will decrease the likelihood that you make the same errors yourself! Though remember, if you need any help with any aspect of hiring a skip, then remember that you can always get in touch with us here at Magic Bins by calling 07 3829 9457.
Mistake #1: Hiring the Wrong Skip Bin Size
As you’ll quickly come to learn, there’s no just one Skip Bin size. There are plenty! At Magic Bins, we offer Skip Bin hires in a wide range of sizes, from 2m³ all the way up to 12m³. As you can imagine, there’s a pretty significant difference between those two skip sizes.
It’s important to have a good idea of how much waste you need to dispose of before ordering your Skip Bin. You’d be surprised at how quickly waste can add up, and you can’t keep on piling the bin forever. There’s a line — a literal line — that you must not cross. At that point, you’ll need to wait until the bin has been emptied before you continue your clearout.
It makes a lot more sense to order the right size at the first time of asking. A good rule of thumb is to order a Skip Bin size that’s one or two sizes beyond what you thought you’d need. You’ll feel more confident filling up your bin if you know that you won’t need to spend more money hiring a second Skip Bin. Contact our team to enquire about what size Skip Bin you need.
Mistake #2: Not Understanding What Can Go In Their Skip Bin Hire
You can put a lot in a Skip Bin — but you can’t put everything. There’s also limitations on what you can put into the skip based on the type that you’ve ordered. For instance, at Magic Bins, we offer bins that we can accommodate the following:
- Asbestos Bulk
- Asbestos Contaminated Soil
- Asbestos Contaminated Concrete
- Builders Waste
- General Waste
- Green 100% Waste
- Concrete
- Heavy (Mixed) Waste.
You can usually tell what can go in what just by looking at the name. Most homeowners order a general waste Skip Bin, in which they can put all the standard unwanted home products, such as cabinets, appliances, carpets, toys, and so on. You won’t be able to put in products that would fit into another Skip Bin, such as soil or concrete.
There are also some things that can’t go in any type of Skip Bin. For example, food waste and hazardous waste. If you’re not sure whether you can put the waste you have in a Skip Bin, then get in touch with us — we’ll let you know!
Mistake #3: Hiring Skip Bins From a Non-Reputable Company
You might think that a skip hire is just a skip hire — but that’s not the case. You’ll only be sure to get all the benefits of a Skip Bin hire if you hire from a reputable company. If you don’t, then you run the risk of running into the following problems:
- Low-quality, damaged skips
- Late arrivals
- Late pickup times
- Inadequate disposal of waste
As with all things, it’s simply easier to work with a company that has experience and expertise. Here at Magic Bins, we’ve made a name for ourselves by providing an exceptional level of service to our customers. When you work with us, you can have peace of mind that your Skip Bin hire will be as smooth as possible.
Mistake #4: Underestimating Skip Bin Hire Duration Requirements
You’ll have your Skip Bin hire a week as standard when you book through Magic Bins. As such, it’s important to calculate your time well. It makes more sense to book your Skip Bin hire when you have a few clear days in which you can get to work!
It’s possible that you can keep your Skip Bin for longer if necessary. In that case, just get in touch with our office.
Mistake #5: Overfilling the Skip
You can clear a metaphorical mountain of waste from your home or business when you have a Skip Bin to help you. However, you can’t make a mountain out of the Skip Bin! There are rules about how high you can fill up the skip.
You can fill your skip up to the rim. Anything over that is a violation, and it won’t be able to be taken away! This isn’t our rule — it’s actually set out in Australian law. Take a read of Transport Operations Regulation 2005 and Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) if you don’t believe us!
The bottom line is that there can’t be anything protruding from the top or hanging over the sides. This is why we encourage customers to order a size above what they think they’ll need.
Get In Touch With Magic Bins Today
And there you have it! Avoid those mistakes, and you’ll be sure to have a skip hire experience that works very much for you, not against you. If you’re ready to unleash the power of having a skip on site for a week, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team here at Magic Bins. You can get in touch with us directly by calling 07 3829 9457 or you can click the ‘Enquire Now’ button at the top of this page, and we’ll get right back to you.
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