Common Causes of Overfilled Skip Bins Aand How to Avoid Them

Did you know that skip bin hire companies won’t remove your skip bin if it is overfilled? As experts in skip bin hire in Western Sydney, we provide you with some of the most common causes of overfilled skip bins and how you can avoid making these mistakes.

Hiring a Skip Bin That’s Too Small

Did you know that skip bins come in several different sizes? It is best to get an estimate of the amount of waste you need to dispose of and from there choose the right-sized skip bin for your needs. If you can decide between two sizes, it is better to go for the larger of the two, just to be on the safe side. Hiring a bin that is too small is probably the most common cause of overfilling.

Neighbours Using Your Skip Bin

If your neighbours see your skip bin sitting unattended in your driveway, they may take the opportunity to fill it with some of their rubbish. This may seem a bit far-fetched, but it is very common for people to see skip bins as a ‘free for all’. This is why you should discourage neighbours from doing this by guarding your skip bin when loading it and covering it with a tarp at night (if it is staying on your property overnight). If you catch your neighbour’s trying to load their own trash in the bin, you can ask them to remove it.

Not Understanding the Fill Level Restrictions

Before you book your skip bin, it is very important to inform yourself about the weight and fill level restrictions. Different size skip bins may have different weight restrictions, but when it comes to the fill level, there is usually a clearly marked line that you cannot fill above. This is so that the skip bin can easily be transported in a safe manner without waste falling out onto the road.

Loading Waste Incorrectly

When you look at your waste and look at the skip bin you have hired, you may think that it will be an easy fit. But if you do not load your skip bin correctly, you could end up with your waste going over the maximum level capacity. The first thing you want to do is break down and flatten larger items so that they take up less space. You also want to pack your skip with larger, lighter items on the bottom and small heavy items on top.

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