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When it comes to hiring a skip bin, there’s nothing worse than an overloaded bin (seriously, we’ve written a whole blog on it here). It becomes a hassle and a safety hazard for our team and the community, and it creates extra problems for you too.
At Matt’s Skip Bins, we want you to get the most out of your bin hire without overpacking and ending up with excess waste. To save you the trouble, here are our tips and tricks to avoid overloading your bin before and during your hire.
Browse Different Bin Sizes Before You Order
The key to not overloading your skip bin is picking the right size from the start. With our skip bins ranging up to 10 cubic metres, we have seven sizes to choose from across small, medium and large.
Before you book, try to get a rough idea of how much waste you’ll be throwing out. Write a list or organise a pile of what’s going so you can match it to the right bin size.
It’s always handy to go one size up from what you think you’ll need. That way, if any extra mess comes along, you’ve got room for it.
Break Down Your Skip Bin Content
One of the easiest ways to avoid overloading is to break items down where you can. Bulky furniture like desks, tables, chairs, and shelves takes up a lot of space, but when you pull them apart and flatten them, you’ll free up much more room in the bin.
This is especially important if you’re hiring a smaller skip, such as our 2m bin. The more you can flatten, the more you can fit without going over the line.
Use All The Space Available
Don’t just fill your bin from the bottom up. Think about the gaps and cavities inside bulky items. Drawers, shelves, and nooks inside furniture pieces are all usable space. Tuck smaller waste items into those spots rather than stacking everything on top of each other.
If you’ve got something like a bookshelf that can’t be broken down, use the shelving space and slot smaller items in between. It all adds up.
Always Follow The Fill Line
This is the big one. The “do not fill above rim” line isn’t just a suggestion. It’s a safety requirement, and anything stacked above it at the end of your hire risks being left on your property.
As a safety rule, we can only transport your bin if it can be safely covered. If your bin is overloaded and we can’t tarp it, we can’t lawfully move it on our trucks. Simple as that.
So before you finish loading, check the line and make sure you’re sitting under it. If you’ve still got waste to go, it might be time to book a second bin or step up to a bigger size next time.
To hire a skip, you can book online through our booking form. If you’re unsure about sizing, check out the specs for each bin on our website, or give our team a call on 02 4708 2927.
