Well it certainly has not been the best week in weather. It is safe to say that NO ONE has been having a ‘Good Hair Day’ thanks to the intense winds and constant rain. But rest assured, this should ‘blow over’ (haha) shortly leaving us with some stunning blue skies and a skip full worth of garden work! These wild winds have bought down a couple of the old greenies outside and with the combination of rain it has ensured nothing on ground is solid. Does this sound like a problem your having?

There really is only so many times you can make that old puzzle or press ‘Deal’ on that Solitaire game, so why not get into it before you have the neighbours at your front door complaining about hedges!

Just a heads up, if you are on the market looking for a skip bin hire, please be aware of our waste types:

General Waste Bin - This bin is for all the renovators out there or families who know its time to say goodbye to the years of collected junk. A General Waste Bin is not suitable for ANY electronic equipment, mattresses, old tyres or asbestos. You may only dispose of general household waste that is not heavy nor of a hazardous nature (including liquids). For more information on hazardous waste, click here. This bin has a weight limit. You can not mix heavy waste in this bin which will force you to exceed your weight allowance of 150kg/cubic metre. NB: What you put in your skip generally goes to landfill, so only put solid waste in it – dry and non-hazardous materials. Drain all fluid out of non-recyclable items and clean them before putting them in the skip, to prevent leaks.

Cleanfill/Hardfill Bin – This is the big boy of the bin types. You would be after this bin type if you have any bricks, concrete, soil or tiles to dispose of. Please be aware that by selecting this bin type you CAN NOT dispose of any other waste type (such as general rubbish).

Green/Garden Bin – This is your bin match should you have any garden/organic waste to dispose of. Only garden trimmings, trees, leaves and plants can be placed in this bin. You CAN NOT dispose of any other waste type in this bin (such as general rubbish or heavy waste). This bin also has a weight limit. By disposing of soil alongside your garden trimmings you WILL exceed the weight allowance which will incur hefty excess weight fees.

Please be tidy Kiwis! Try not mix too many waste types into one bin as this will need to be sorted into recyclables and items which will be placed on a landfill. We all want to reduce the amount of waste that is ‘dumped’ so let us work together to make this a better place!

Thanks to all the orders from our continually increasing customer base, we have hired another staff member to assist with our rapid growth.  Vanessa Parker has been brought on board to join our Sales Team and brings with her a strong background in the skip bin hire industry.  She has only been here a week or so now and has already kicked off to a great start.  Way to go and welcome aboard Vanessa!

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!

There are a few things you should consider when you hire a bin to get rid of your waste/rubbish. So we’ve compiled a quick list of What to Do.

What to Do:

1) Plan ahead. How much do you need to dispose of? Will you require a larger bin? Is your waste quite heavy?
2) Where do you want the bin? Having the bin placed on your land makes it easier for all parties involved. If it is placed on Council or Public Land you may require a permit.
3) Get a quote for the next size up. Often it may be more competitively priced and you could save money!
4) Consider the location of the bin. Is it protected from the elements if the weather gets rough?
5) Get a few mates around to help you fill it.
6) Put heavy material at the bottom.
7) Get the bin placed as close to the rubbish as possible.
8) Ensure you have it long enough to fill the bin.
9) Book as far in advance as possible.

What Not to Do when Hiring a Bin will be up in a few days.

If 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 :)