4 Tips on Maximising the Capacity of Your Skip Bin

02 April 2019 by Bookabin

Most of the time when we order skips, the tendency is to fill it as quickly as possible with no thought about the order or if any of the items can be recycled. However, by taking these kinds of things into account, you can not only save yourself space in the skip but also cash too.

Here we have made a simple list of 4 tips to help you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to filling your skip.

The waste type you put into your skip bin is super important too. Check out what is considered General Waste right here.

𝟏) 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 – Put heavy waste at the bottom & lighter waste (i.e – cardboard) on top.
𝟐) 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Before you throw everything into the skip, think about whether it is recyclable. Some organisations will even take away items for free!
𝟑) 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧- A lot of contemporary furniture is designed to be flat-packed, so it is easy to disassemble.
𝟒) 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐣𝐢𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐰 – Try not to leave gaps, pack your bin nice & tight.

Bookabin are the skip bin hire experts. Read more great tips and advice:

• What Kind of Skip Bin is Right for You?
• Do I Need a Permit For My Skip Bin?
• How To Stop Neighbours Using Your Skip Bin
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