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What CAN'T I put in my bin?
It is illegal to put any of the following materials in
a skip bin:
Food, Paint of any type, liquid waste, engine oils & grease,
Asbestos & older fibro, Chemicals, Needles & Syringes, Acids,
Noxious materials, Solvents, Gas Bottles, Explosives, Fibreglass
insulation, Batteries, ...and any other
environmentally unfriendly substances. |
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What is a cubic
metre?
A cubic metre is a
unit of measure that is 1m high x 1m wide x 1m high. To help
visualise what that would look like, our general rule of thumb
is a level box trailer is approximately 3/4 of a cubic metre or
to work it out look at the pile of waste and take 3
measurements, length multiplied by the width multiplied by the
depth. |
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What sizes do the
bins come in?
The bins vary in size depending on the volume required. We offer
skips ranging from 2 cubic metres to 8 cubic metres. |
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Do you have any bins
with doors?
Yes, our bin sizes with doors are 6 & 8 cubic metres. Please
note that our bins are not suitable for dingo’s, bobcats or mini
excavators to drive into. |
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How much weight can I
put in the bin?
The maximum load for our skip bins are 1 tonne per cubic metre.
This is the safe lifting limit. Max 4m3. Larger bins may not be
filled more than half way with solid fill. |
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I think I may have
asbestos?
There is no exact way of telling if you have asbestos, but as a
general rule houses pre 1980 are likely to contain some in the
fibro cement sheeting found in the bathroom and eaves of the
house. The easy way to identify this material is via its
appearance. |
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What do I do about
Asbestos disposal?
We can help you by supplying a 2m3 or a 4m3 skip bin which is
plastic lined to hold asbestos. Once filled the skip is then
collected and disposed of at an approved landfill. We also
supply Asbestos bags for small amounts.
Asbestos Information Link
http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/asbestos/index.htm |
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How long can I hire
the bin for?
Our quoted hire
period is up to 7 days. If you require the bin for longer than 7
days please contact us for our extended hire rates.
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Can I have my bin for longer than
arranged?
Absolutely! Just give us a call before 5pm the day
before it is due to be collected and we will arrange for your
pickup date to be later. There is an additional charge for
extending your hire period, the price depends on the size &
contents of the bin. Please note that extension is subject to
availability. |
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How do I pay for the
bin?
We require payment
either on booking or delivery, payment methods accepted are
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Cheques or Cash on delivery.
Cheques must have drivers licence details on the back. |
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To what level can I
fill the bin?
Bins may be filled to
the top rail, no higher. As it is illegal to transport
overloaded bins our drivers cannot remove the bin if it is
overfull |
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What happens if I
overload the bin?
Where possible the driver will try to take the skip, once the
overloaded item is removed from the top of the bin, the
overloaded item's where possible will be left in a neat pile
near the site of the bin |
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What happens if the
driver can’t unload the skip?
We will contact you and advise you that we are unable to remove
the skip due to the overloading. We will then arrange for you
receive another skip from us to transfer the material into. This
skip will be charged at the stated rate. |
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How much notice is
required for booking?
24 hours notice is
ample. Depending on the availability of bins if you contact us
before
10am we may be able
to deliver a bin that same day. |
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Where do you place the bin?
You tell us.. Within reason, we can place the bin
wherever is convenient for you. There are some areas we need to
avoid (see below), but generally wherever our truck can fit you
can place a bin |
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Can we put the bin on
the nature strip?
Generally, yes, however we cannot block pedestrian access or
utility pits. Some Councils will require a permit which you will
need to arrange prior to the skip bin being delivered. On
the day of pickup and drop off, access is required from 7am. Can
you chat to your neighbours on the day the bin is being
delivered or picked up and ask them to leave room for our truck?
If access is not possible we may need to charge you a fee to
cover costs for our driver to return at another time. |
Can we put the bin on
the road?
Should you wish to put the skip on the road, it is necessary for
the property owner to make application to the local council. |
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Can I put my bin in my garage / What
sort of access do you need?
Our trucks work with a hoist system that lifts the bin
up then lowers it off the back of the truck, therefore the bin
cannot be placed under things such as trees, carports and
garages. You need to allow clearance of approximately 4 metres
in height. |
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How wide is the truck? Will it fit
down my driveway?
That depends on the shape and width of your driveway
and what's around it. We can request it is left in the driveway
but we leave the ultimate say to our drivers as they are the
experts at manoeuvring the trucks. |
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Will the truck damage my grass?
Our trucks weigh approximately eight tonne before they
are loaded. Unfortunately, driving on lawns can cause some
damage. We make every effort to ensure we don't. |
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Will the bin damage my
painted/stamped/tiled driveway?
Generally no, but if you are concerned, we recommend
that you provide two or three lengths of timber to place under a
bin if your driveway is painted, stamped or tiled, or if you're
just concerned about possible damage. The timber should be not
less than 2 metres in length. |
