How to book a bin or receive a quote through www.bookabin.co.nz.

We receive a lot of queries from customers wanting a quote or to book a bin. The process is very simple. Firstly you need to enter in your postcode in on our home page, then follow the process by entering in all your details such as the bin type (if you need help determining what type of bin you need – have a look at the FAQ page, if you are still unsure chat to one of our friendly team members via the live chat function), then you can also choose which size you need, (what we have available is what presents). Lastly you choose the dates that you require the bin to be delivered and picked up.  Bookabin will then present you with a quote. This quote includes everything, unless you exceed the weight allowance or dispose of bad or hazardous waste (again, our FAQ page will advise of what is classed as this).

If you like the quote you can book and pay online through our secure payment system.  As soon as the order is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with all of your suppliers details so you can contact them directly if need be.

So happy booking and feel free to contact us during booking process – we are here to help.

If you have a look at any wesbites of publications about waste news in New Zealand, you will see that councils all around the country are imposing fines for illegal dumping of rubbish. If you are a person who thinks that ordering a bin, which probably costs considerably less than a fine, and wants to look after the environment then go to www.bookabin.co.nz to see what we have to offer. We have a range of bin types and sizes with coverage all over New Zealand.

Once you have filled your rubbish bin and it’s been collected you may wonder what happens to your waste. Christchurch City Council have a fabulous website which can answer your questions, take a look at:

http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/rubbishrecycling/index.aspx

On the site you will also find short videos which explain and demonstrate how the process is handled, so if you have ever wondered how the recyclers do their thing, this should answer all your questions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nc8ufeO984

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ4nUT16lH0
 

Bookabin provides a way for home owners to hire a skip bin for a short period of time. It can also be used by businesses who would rather not sign a longer term contract with a skip company, and just order a bin when they need it.

If you are a business and you want to remove waste, think first and foremost about recycling what you can before dumping the rest in a skip. Check out the Renew Waste Exchange to give you an idea of how to get rid of some of that junk in a positive way, visit http://www.renew.org.nz/. Renew Waste Exchange is a business to business transfer of unwanted materials, you can specify what you have available and produce a listing for others who may be looking for it. You can also search for materials that you may require.

Once you have recycled as much as you can, order your bin efficiently through the bookabin site, just enter your postcode to get a quote matching the requirements you have.

Due to popular demand, there is a new waste type available on our website!  The ‘Soil/Dirt’ waste type is to be selected only if you have 100% pure soil/dirt (no turf or contaminants). Please note: No other waste can be mixed in this bin, and additional charges will apply if other waste is placed in this bin.

So what are you waiting for?!  Simply go to www.bookabin.co.nz and book your skip bin online.  It’s easy and you will instantly receive an email confirmation of your delivery details upon completion of your booking.

eWaste is how electrical waste is commonly referred to these days.

eWaste is often able to be recycled, and to avoid overfilling our landfills and to show our environment a little love and respect, recycling is the most positive way to rid ourselves of our old equipment.

A great opportunity to dispose of your old PCs, computer peripherals, mobile phones and digital cameras through eDay on Saturday 12th September.

eDay, a free nationwide computer recycling event, is expected to divert over 1,000 tones of electronic waste (e-waste) from landfills and will enable the recovery of valuable materials such as gold, copper and aluminum so they can be reused. The drive-through event has extended from 32 regions last year to close to 40 regions in 2009. This ensures there is a drop off location close to you!

To find our more and see where your local drop off point is, visit the eDay website www.eday.org.nz

Recycling in Northland

Annually, New Zealanders create 8.7 million tonnes of rubbish. That’s an average of two tonnes per person of waste from all sources. The average Westerner produces 500 kg of “municipal waste” a year (which seems about right, as a proxy for household waste - a 10 kg bag each week). In a month, New Zealand’s rubbish would cover a rugby field and pile it 30 stories high. To ensure that the land of the Long White Cloud is not completely covered in waste, we really need to be more proactive with our recycling.

Here’s a great example from our friends in Northland:

Accessories crafted from recycled materials are growing in popularity as consumers continue to seek out more environmentally friendly products. Plastic supermarket bags, old TV wire and milk bottles are among items being refashioned by Northland artists into high-fashion jewellery. The novel jewellery includes recycled resin pendants and collector-teaspoon necklaces and can be found selling in the Tuatara Design Store in Whangarei.

Check out their website: www.tuataradesignstore.co.nz

Last year the Government passed a new legislation governing waste disposal activities. The Waste Minimisation Act 2008 imposes a $10.00 plus GST levy on every ton of refuse disposed into a landfill. This legislation came into effect on July 1st this year.

The purpose of the levy as outline in the act is to:

• Raise revenue for promoting and achieving waste minimisation
• Increase the cost of waste disposal to recognize that it imposes a cost on the environment, society and economy

(If you wish to find out more about the levy visit www.mfe.govt.nz)

Once this levy is actioned you may find that some suppliers will increase their prices slightly, to absorb this cost. One way to reduce the costs related to waste disposal is to increase your recycling. Take a good look at the waste you have to dispose of and work out which parts can be reused, you may be surprised at the many options available.

Once you decide on the waste that cannot be recycled, take a look at the skip bin prices available at www.bookabin.co.nz.

Using a variety of your local suppliers the site will calculate your requirements to present you with the best price for a skip that matches what you need, when you need it.

This is a common question that our customer service team receives through the Live Chat feature on the website.  And the answer really depends on the type(s) of waste that you will be disposing of.  On some occasions, you may require two bins.  If you have a look at our frequently asked questions page, you will see the different types of waste that can go in the bins:

• 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.

Hopefully this helps clear up some of your questions.  In the event that you still require further information, please feel free to contact us via our Live Chat and our friendly customer support team will be happy to assist you.

On Monday State Highway 29 between Tauranga and Matamata was closed for about three hours while the road was cleared after a rubbish truck flipped when its trailer tipped.

The truck left the road in the Kaimai Ranges, taking a chunk out of a bank before its trailer flipped and spilled waste over the road.

The truck was taking waste to Hampton Downs in Hamilton when the trailer tipped on its side on the Omanawa River Bridge, so far it is uncertain why this happened.

Find out more: http://msn.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10578676