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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about skip bins – if you need more advice, get in touch with us here and we’ll be pleased to advise you further.
Choosing the right skip bin begins with assessing what kind of waste you have to dispose of. All skip bins vary in terms of what you’re allowed to put in them. Here’s a breakdown.
General Waste Skip Bin – for general rubbish, the sort of thing most households build up over time. White goods, old toys, furniture, clothing, green waste and household and electrical items.
Green Waste Skip Bin – grass, leaves, weeds, bark, shrubs, tree branches and untreated wood no other waste is allowed in this bin.
Mixed Waste Skip Bin – this is suitable for renovations. You can also add concrete, bricks, pavers, and green waste.
Concrete/Bricks Skip Bin – concrete, concrete pavers, roof tiles and bricks to dispose of no other waste is allowed in this bin.
Soil/Dirt Skip Bin – dirt, soil, clay and sand only no other waste is allowed in this bin.
Yes, here at Skip Bin Finder we stock three different types in general. These are –
- Marrel skip bins which are the most common type. They range in size from 2m3, right through to sizes as large as 17m3. This type of skip bin can come with wheelbarrow access but please call and ask first because not all Marrel skip bins come with access.
- Hook lift skip bins are normally used in commercial settings and are loaded on and off a truck with the aid of a hook which grabs the skip bin before rolling it into place. Hook Lift skip bins have large rear doors which mean they have easy access. They’re available in most sizes.
- Mobile skip bins are used in areas which might be awkward to access. These are useful if you are working in an underground parking space or a narrow driveway for example. This type of skip bin stays on a special trailer which means that a permit is not necessary should you wish to place the skip bin on council land.
Any waste which is hazardous by nature is not allowed to be placed inside a skip bin. This includes paints, solvents, liquids, food, rotten materials and asbestos. Asbestos removal needs to be carried out by a specialist you must by law adhere to the guidelines on the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
Hazardous materials must be dealt with as deemed appropriate by your local council.
Extra charges apply for the removal of mattresses, tyres, gas bottles and batteries Get in touch with us to find out if your supplier will accept those items and how much extra will be charged.
Yes, for a General or Green Waste skip bin, the limit is 150kg per cubic metre. If you do exceed the weight limit then there will be an additional charge from your supplier.
For Mixed Waste skip bins, Concrete, Dirt and Soil bins there are no weight limits.
Any waste which is hazardous by nature is not allowed to be placed inside a skip bin. This includes paints, solvents, liquids, food, rotten materials and asbestos. Asbestos removal needs to be carried out by a specialist you must by law adhere to the guidelines on the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
Hazardous materials must be dealt with as deemed appropriate by your local council.
Extra charges apply for the removal of mattresses, tyres, gas bottles and batteries Get in touch with us to find out if your supplier will accept those items and how much extra will be charged.
Your driveway will need to be at least 3 metres in width and should be easily accessible to a truck.
Bear in mind that low hanging branches or nearby powerlines can cause problems with access. If you think there might be an issue, contact your supplier directly and they will endeavour to assist you if possible by providing a smaller truck for delivery.
If you cancel no later than 3 days prior to the day your bin is due to be delivered there is no charge. If you cancel later than this then the cancellation fee is 10% of the total amount due. Cancelling on the day of delivery will incur a 20% charge of the total amount.
You may cancel or change the order no later than 3 business days prior to your bin is delivered. If you cancel later than this, there will be a cancellation fee of 10% of the total amount. If you cancel on the day, you will be charged 20% of the total amount.
Upon your refund, after you cancel, you will be reimbursed with the original amount, minus the cancellation fee.
Upon collection, we transfer around 80% of your waste to a waste transfer station for recycling. Here it is carefully sorted and separated to ensure that anything which can be reused is set aside.
All recyclable materials are then utilized in the creation of new raw materials including newspaper and wood chips.
About 20% of the waste we collect ends up in landfill. Where possible, we try to avoid sending waste to landfill so recycling is an important part of what we do.