Doing it right: top tips for skip bin day

You may be thinking you can just hire any old skip bin, throw your old goods into it and that will be that. But there are some useful things you can do to ensure that the day goes smoothly and you have no trouble getting the job done properly.

Follow these tips for the best cheap bin hire Frankston has on offer and you’ll be set for a super smooth skip bin service:

1. Pick the right size bin

Skip bins come in many different find sizes and people often choose the wrong size for their job. You don’t want to pick up a bin that is too small for your job: this will only leave your job unfinished whilst causing you to order a whole new bin!

The most important thing to remember when hiring your skip bin is to always choose a bigger size to what you think you may need as this will save you from hiring a bin that is too small for the job.

You probably won’t need anything bigger than 3m² for jobs inside the house or in the garden, but if you are combining both then you might want to go with a 6m² bin just to be safe.

2. Know your skip bin limit

There is a limit for your skip bin and it’s important to know so that you can take proper advantage of the available space. Skip bins have a height limit and that sits right where the metal ends at the top of the bin - you cannot go over this limit. Going over the height limit creates a safety hazard that is always best avoided.

To avoid the risk of surpassing the height limit, why not try the compression method? Compression allows you to fit more items into the one space whilst not increasing the overall bin size. Max weight is not a problem, so the more you can compact into the fewer air gaps in the bin - the better!

3. Loading the bin properly

Packing the skip bin may seem quite simple but it can be troublesome if not done properly. Compact organising of the skip and properly planning on how you will pack it is imperative to ensuring it is packed properly.

When you pack your skip bin, you can do so in a way that allows for the large proportion of items to be easily thrown away. Your skip bin should come with a ramp that makes it easy to roll objects up and into the bin and this also reduces the need to reach up and over into the bin.

It’s always a good idea to pack your heavier items first as you can use the ramp to quickly wheel them up and into the skip bin. You don’t want to start throwing the smaller items into the bin first off - they are too easy to throw in and can be far easier packed in on top of heavy items like furniture, white goods etc.

4. Pay the right price

You don’t want to overpay for your skip bin hire, and more often than not this occurs when the person hiring the bin chooses a bin that is far too small for their job!

Be sure to select the right size bin for your job, even going over just slightly to get the peace of mind that you won’t have to continue the job on another day. You will be thrilled at how much easier this makes the process!

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