Skip Guide: Conquering Your Clear-Out with Confidence

Skip bins are awesome for those massive clean-outs, DIY adventures, or yard makeovers. But before you go crazy filling it up, there are some things you can and can't throw away. This guide will help you avoid any skip bin blunders!

Filling Up Your Skip Bin: Welcome Wagon

• Construction Crew: Old wood, bricks, and rubble from your DIY project? Toss them in! Perfect for getting rid of leftover mess after a renovation.

• Inert Stuff: Have leftover rocks or soil from your landscaping? These don't react with other materials (fancy way of saying "inert"), so they're happy in your skip bin.

• Weekly Trash Overflow: Doing a home clear-out? The usual stuff you throw away each week - that's all good for the skip bin too.

• Garden Clear-Up Champs: Grass clippings, weeds, and those bushy things you trimmed - all perfectly fine for the skip bin.

Paper and Plastic Pals:

• Cardboard Chaos: Got a ton of cardboard boxes from all that online shopping? Cardboard and paper are welcome in your skip bin.

• Plastic Power (Check First): Plastic bottles and containers can usually go in, but double-check with the skip hire company to make sure they accept that specific type of plastic.

Saying Goodbye to Household Items:

• Furniture Farewell (But Not Everything): Is that old couch giving you the side-eye? Most furniture and carpets can go in the skip bin, but check with the company first in case there are size or quantity limits.

• Metal Mania: From food cans and tin foil to that old bed frame, most household metals are A-okay for the skip bin.

• Wooden Wonders: Old wooden floors or leftover wood scraps from your DIY projects? The skip bin welcomes them with open arms.

The Skip Bin Says "Uh Uh Uh, Not So Fast!"

Skip bins are great for a lot of things, but there are some things they just can't handle. Here's what you should avoid throwing in:

• Hazardous⛔️ Holdouts: This means things like old appliances, tires, furniture with stuffing (fire hazard!), asbestos, nasty chemicals, those glowy light tubes, medical waste, batteries, paint tins with leftover paint, oil/gasoline/diesel, gas cylinders, and anything leftover from your pet. These things can be dangerous or bad for the environment, so they need special ways of being thrown away.

• Plasterboard Blues: Getting rid of plasterboard might cost you extra or require a separate skip bin altogether. Check with the company before you toss it in.

• Stubborn Tree Roots: Some skip bin companies might not take tree roots, so it's always best to ask first.

• Mattress Mishap: Throwing away a mattress often comes with an extra fee because of recycling rules. Be sure to check with the Professional skip hire service first.

• Carpet Catastrophe (with limits): While some carpets are okay, big amounts or certain types might cost you extra. Always check with the skip hire company to avoid any surprises.
  

Remember: When in Doubt, Ask About!

The best way to make sure you're throwing things away properly is to talk to the skip hire company before you toss anything in. They can tell you exactly what they accept and answer any questions you have. With a little planning and this handy guide, your skip bin project will be a breeze!