Skip bin hire is a great way to dispose of rubbish quickly and efficiently. It can also help make tasks easier to complete with a skip bin. Skip bins come in many different sizes, which can be confusing if you’re hiring one for the first time. Generally speaking, skips are categorised by their size, which is measured in cubic metres. However, there is a type of skip bin that is called a mini skip that does not directly mention the physical size of the bin. In this article, we will discuss what is a mini skip, the size, benefits and what you can place in this skip type.
What Is a Mini Skip Bin?
A mini skip bin is usually the smallest skip bin that a waste management company offers. This can range in skip bin sizes depending on the business. The mini skip gets its name from their small and compact size. These are the best skip bins for smaller amounts of rubbish that is collected around the residence or business.
What Size Is a Mini Skip Bin?
They are usually 2 cubic metres in size but can range up to 4 cubic metres depending on the business. A skip bin in mini form is an affordable way to remove waste without breaking the bank. A general rule of thumb when it comes to skip bins is that the hire companies charge the use of the bin based on the size and weight. This means that the mini bins are generally the cheapest skip bin choice, making rubbish removal a budget friendly option.
Benefits of Mini Skip Bin Hire for Rubbish Removal
Professional skip bin hire is a great way to get those pesky clean up tasks out of the way. Here are some of the main benefits of using one for your waste disposal needs.
Correct disposal of waste
Lets face it, waste disposal can be a tricky thing to tackle with all the different waste types (including recycling). When you use a registered and licensed company, you can be assured that your rubbish that was disposed of in a skip, is being handled correctly at the end of its life cycle.
Affordable
Because mini skips are the smallest type of skip, they are usually cheaper. Hire costs can include delivery and collection of the skip as well, which means there are no hidden costs upfront.
Convenience
When you use a skip bin, you avoid the need of taking multiple trailer loads to your local waste management centre. It can be used for many different tasks and projects and is ideal for removing rubbish in larger quantities than what your standard household bins can take. Skip bins are ideal for busy people with little time as well as those who don’t have the resources (a trailer or truck) to remove the amount of waste.
Efficiency
Using a skip bin speeds up the process around your clean up. Choosing a skip for rubbish removal means that you can dedicate more time to other things including renovations and commercial projects. One of the best things about hiring a skip bin is that when you dump all your household or garden waste into it,the skip hire company will sort out the rubbish removal from your property.
Managing your waste removal can be a tedious task. Projects that you can use a skip include:
- Spring cleaning
- Moving house
- Home renovations
- Gardening clean up
- Commercial projects
What Can I Put in a Mini Skip?
There are two types of skip bins you can hire – green and general waste skips. Depending on what you have requested your bin for, this is the deciding factor on what can go in your skip. If it is a general waste skip, you can place general rubbish (household waste), including green waste, into this type of bin. If you are hiring specifically for a green waste skip bin, this means you are locked in for removing garden waste only. There are many items that cannot be placed into our bins though, including toxic and harmful waste (parts of building rubble), bulky items (such as white goods) and electrical and metal waste. To find out more about this, you can check out our article on what goes into a skip bin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Skip Bins for Hire
How Much Does a Mini Skip Cost?
Each company’s pricing will differ depending on their offerings. At Angel Waste, we constantly work to ensure we are providing the best price skip bins available. This price is subject to change. To discover our current prices on offer, you can search for our section on skip bin prices.
How Do You Choose a Skip Bin Hire Company?
There are many different factors to consider when you’re looking for skip bin hire services. You can consider the following as a guide to hiring a skip:
- Type of waste
- Size of the skip you need
- Price point
- Process of booking
- Customer reviews
- Customer support
- Location and distance from your home or business
- Licence and registration
Can I Fill My Skip Bin Past the Top of the Skip?
Your waste should be level with the skip bin once it is ready to be collected. If the height of the rubbish exceeds the height of the bin, you will either incur extra charges to remove this added waste or you will be asked to remove the items from the bin all together. You can find some helpful tips on how to load your skip bin here.
Where Can I Place My Skip Bin?
A skip bin should be placed in an accessible location of the property. It should be not only accessible to you but also to the delivery driver. The size of the skip bin should be considered before delivery. The most popular areas to deliver your skip to is on a driveway or in a front yard. It’s important to note that you cannot place a bin on a nature strip without a permit, as the area below the nature strip contains important infrastructure.
Mini Skip Hire Canberra
At Angel Waste, we supply skips to the Canberra and Queanbeyan region for general and green waste. With affordable prices, we manage different types of waste for residential and businesses to dispose of waste efficiently and environmentally friendly. We offer a range of skip bins to suit everyone – no matter how big or small to suit your needs. If you are not sure what size skip bin you need, we can chat you through the range of sizes available to help you decide what sized bin suits you best. Book online or call us to chat through your skip bin needs.
