Quite frequently, we receive questions via our Live Chat regarding which bin should be hired.  Here is a breakdown to help clarify:

General Waste - typically anything involved with a “general cleanup around the house and section” that is neither liquid nor of a hazardous nature

Cleanfill / Hardfill - suitable if you have any of the following: concrete, soil, sand, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt or ceramic tiles

Green Waste - suitable for grass, leaves, tree trimmings, small branches and/or other organic materials

Soil / Dirt - only suitable if you have 100% pure soil / dirt (no turf or contaminants). Please note that no other waste can be mixed in this bin.  Additional charges will apply if other waste is placed in this bin

Still have a question?  Then click on the Live Chat and let one of our friendly customer service reps assist you further.

Another week has finished…..but what to do on the weekend? Its hitting that time of year where the whether is becoming unpredictable.

We like to help keep New Zealand clean (in our own way) by providing people with skip bins. We have a bin for every use, whether it be garden waste, general waste, or concrete and soil! If this has just reminded you that you need a bin for a big clean out then just pop onto our website www.bookabin.co.nz and follow the booking process to obtain an obligation free quote.

So enjoy your weekend and watch out for the storm, hey maybe its time to clean out the house and see what needs to be thrown away!

Well according to my old mate, Jim, it will be raining ALL WEEKEND. Terrible timing as I am sure more Kiwis had their heart set on a BBQ with friends this long weekend. As for camping in the Coromandel, this idea possibly won’t fly either.

If you have booked a skip bin or are on the market to get one for this weekend, just a heads up:

• General Waste is typically anything involved with a “general cleanup around the house and section” that is neither liquid nor of a hazardous nature
•  Use a Cleanfill / Hardfill skip bin, if you have any of the following: Concrete, soil, sand, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt, ceramic tiles
• Use a Green Waste skip bin, if you have any of the following: Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, small branches and other organic materials

Thank you for all the support and feedback over the last couple of years!

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What a lovely place to visit, you don’t see very much rubbish in Christchurch, it is kept nice and tidy. The Christchurchonians are obviously proud of their city and implement the ‘Be A Tidy Kiwi’ initiative.

This week we have added some new areas that will be serviced, so if you need a bin and you live in…

Prebbleton, Rolleston, Burnham, Christchurch Central, Riccarton, Linwood, Phillipstown, Waltham, Sydenham, Addington, Edgeware, Richmond, Mairehau, Shirley, St Albans, Merivale, Fendalton, Strowan, Cashmere, Hillsborough, Ferrymead, St Martins, Heathcote Valley, Waltham, Sydenham, Ferrymead, Woolston, Opawa, Beckenham, Spreydon, Barrington, Somerfield, Middleton, Westmorland, Halswell, Hoon Hay, Kennedys Bush, Wigram, Avonhead, Yaldhurst, Templeton, Hornby, Sockburn, Broomfield, Hei Hei, Wigram, Islington, Russley, Halswell, Hornby South, Casebrook, Belfast, Northwood, Redwood, Harewood, Marshland, Mcleans Island, Coutts Island, Bishopdale, Papanui, Burnside, Russley, Mt Pleasant, Redcliffs, Sumner, South New Brighton, Parklands, Marshland, Waimairi Beach, Bottle Lake, New Brighton, Burwood, North Beach, Styx, Brooklands, Shirley, Belfast, Kainga,Akaroa, Amberley, Waikari, Belfast, Burham, Charteris Bay, Cheviot, West Melton, Woodend, Colgate, Culverden, Darfield, Diamond Harbour, Greta Valley, Hamner Springs, Hawarden, Kaiapoi, Leeston, Lincoln, Little River, Lyttleton, Oxford, Rangiora, Rolleston, Rotherham, Sheffield, Southbridge, St Andrews, Springfield, Waiau, Waikari, Waikuku Beach, West Melton, Rolleston or Woodend …..

Try your postcode at www.bookabin.co.nz and check out the rates available.

Stock currently available in these areas includes:
General Waste bins: 2m, 3m, 4.5m, 6m, 7.5m, 9m
Clean Fill Bins: 2m, 3m
Green Waste bins: 3m, 4.5m, 7.5m

Known for their windy weather, isn’t it nice for Wellingtonians to know that the rest of NZ’s inhabitants have been experiencing a bit of a “blow out”?

With the wild and crazy weather we are currently experiencing, some of us are in need of a skip bin to rid ourselves of the garden destruction that has occurred.

What type of skip bin hire would you choose? That depends on the waste type you have.

Loads of broken branches and extra leaves? Anything organic that has come to grief will go into a Green Waste Receptacle.

Old shed fallen down? A General Waste Bin is the way to go. Please note, this bin does have a weight limit 150kg per 1 cubic metre so maybe think twice about loading it up with all the loose roof tiles. A Cleanfill Bin has no weight limit and can be filled with concrete, bricks, clay, rocks, sand, rubble and dirt, so it would be your best option for heavy waste.

If you are searching from the Wellington area take a look at www.bookabin.co.nz. Especially for you this week we have local suppliers best rates in: Dalefield, Carterton, Kaori, Levin, Lower Hutt, Ohau Horowhenua, Otaki, Paekakariki, Papawai, Paraparaumu, Porirua, Pukerua Bay, Upper Hutt, Waikanae, Wainuiomata, and Wellington Central.

Thinking about booking a bin online? There is only one place to go to get the best quote for your area, www.bookabin.co.nz.

As you are probably looking at your pile of waste right now and wondering what sort of bin you will need, here are a few things to consider…

A General Waste Bin and Green Waste Bin have weight limits of 150kgs per cubic meter in size (i.e a 9 cubic metre skip bin can hold up to 1350kgs of waste). Suppliers are charged tip fees based on weight. The limit of 150kgs per cubic meter for these waste types is the average industry weight limit. If your bin exceeds this weight limit suppliers may charge you additional tipping fees. To give you an example of weight limits, 1 cubic meter of dirt weighs about 1.5 tonnes, exceeding the weight limit of a 9 cubic meter General Waste and Green Waste skip bin. (NOTE: There are no weight restrictions for Clean Fill skip bins.)

Skip bins should not be filled any higher than the top of its sides and should be filled in such a manner as to prevent spillage of material from the skip bin either while stationary or in transit. (Suppliers face prosecution for unsafe or overweight loads.)  You cannot put any hazardous waste into the skip bins. To dispose of this you need to contact your local council. Hazardous chemicals include Solvents, Paints, Acids, Laboratory Waste, Oils, Grease traps etc.

You may still have a few unanswered questions , if so check out our FAQ page at www.bookabin.co.nz or feel free to LIVE CHAT with us from the website.

Daylight savings has come and gone and sadly we wave goodbye to the fabulous summer.

Its prime time to book your bin on www.bookabin.co.nz.

While trying to take advantage of the last dry weather before it gets to wet and cold, now is a great time to be cleaning up outside the house in anticipation of hibernation which is close on the horizon.

Here are some things to remember…

Clean Fill for the rubble, concrete, bricks, sand etc.

Green Fill for anything that is green and organic.

Or

General Waste for the other bits and pieces you may have ready to throw out.

If you are not sure which type of bin you need for the rubbish you have try the “Live Chat” option on www.bookabin.co.nz and our friendly staff will give you the best options for your situation.

We have had a couple of customers excitedly booking their bins only to be disappointed when they realised the waste they wanted to put in the bin was to heavy!  Please keep in mind that one cubic metre of dirt weighs approximately 1.5 tons.  Here are some examples of the weight restrictions:

General Waste: Weight limits for general waste bins depend on the size of the bin with the weight limit being 150kg per cubic metre.  For example, the total weight of a 2 metre bin should be 300kg or less; the total weight of a 6 meter bin should be 900kg or less.

Cleanfill: No weight restrictions

Green Waste: Same as General Waste

Hope this helps with your next skip bin hire!

Following Part 1: What to do when Hiring a Bin here’s Part 2 What not to Do.

What not to Do:

1) Do not overload the skip bin! This is dangerous, may cause excess fees and commonly local regulations can mean the skip is not actually allowed to be transported.
2) Do not place hazardous materials in the bin. These include Asbestos, Solvents, Paints, Acids, Laboratory Waste, Oils, Grease traps etc.
3) Do not move the Bin.
4) Do not light fires in it. (Yes we know obvious, but some people do).
5) Do not put concrete in a General Waste Bin or vice versa.

If you are are unsure of any items you are disposing of, the best thing is to double check with your supplier. We will provide you with their contact details after you complete your booking on BookaBin.

Should you have any further questions either comment below or pop us an email to admin@bookabin.co.nz, we are more than happy to respond :)