If you’re looking to save money on skip bin hire or want to reduce your environmental footprint, maximising the space in your skip bin is crucial. The more efficiently you pack your waste, the less space it takes up, and the less frequently you’ll need to hire a skip bin. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your skip bin space and dispose of your waste efficiently. (more…)
The Western Australian state government has committed to a complete e-waste ban by 2024. The bold move is in response to the rapidly increasing amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfill, posing a significant threat to the environment and public health. Learn how e-waste will impact skip-bin companies, and how West Australians can best manage e-waste moving forward. (more…)
Skip bin safety is an important consideration for anyone planning to use a skip bin for residential and commercial projects.. These large, open-top containers are commonly used for waste disposal, but they can also pose a risk if not used properly. Learn how to prepare, and use your skip bin in the safest way for yourself, and civilians moving around the bin. (more…)
Making a workplace more environmentally friendly in Australia is an important step towards reducing the human impact on the environment. There are many ways to achieve this, from simple changes to more complex initiatives. Learn how you can make a contribution as an individual, and within a group in the workplace. (more…)
Decluttering your home can be a daunting task, but with the help of a skip bin you can declutter easily. A skip bin is a large, open-top container that can be used to dispose of a wide variety of waste materials, including household items, furniture, and even construction debris. Lets start 2023 right and get your home decluttered with the below decluttering advice. (more…)
Skip bins are not a one size fits all- you will need to order based on the job. Do you have general household waste? Are you doing a massive garden clean-up? Perhaps you’re on a work construction site. Every job is different, order only what you need to save your hard-earned cash. This article will explain what skip bin is appropriate for you, and the cost structure provided at Bonza Bins skip bin hire service.
The rise of recycling activism has led to many skeptics to question the true value of recycling. This article will debunk common recycling misconceptions, and set the record straight – once and for all.
Are you ready to level-up your recycling game? Learn how to prepare recyclable materials, and find new purpose for the materials around your home.
Can you recycle lids? Yes you can! One thing to know before we dive into the blog, is different material lids have different recycling requirements. Find out how you can recycle plastic, aluminium and steel top lids the right way.
Plastic top lids are the easiest to recycle. Simply remove and collect your plastic top lids from your bottles e.g. milk, juice cartons, and place them in a yellow-top recycling bin. In WA, every household should have access to a yellow-top bin. However, if you find yourself without one, simply contact your local council to request a bin to be delivered to your home.
Quick tip: Keep your containers you separate your lids from, these can be traded in 10c per container at the Containers for Change depot. We’ve provided further detail about Containers for Change at the end of this blog article.
Just like plastic lids, aluminium lids can be recycled into the yellow-top bin. Aluminium lids are often found on soft-drink and wine bottles. The lids usually have a plastic lining in them. The plastic lining should be removed and put into a red-top waste bin. Double check your aluminium lids before placing them in the yellow-top bin.
While steel lids can be recycled, they require a little TLC before they can be recycled. Steel lids are found on food cans and beer bottles. The lids can be sharp, and unsafe to handlers. We recommend putting the lid into the can, and squeezing the can shut. This will keep the lid safely locked in the can, and away from any unsuspecting fingers. The steel lid can be recycled in a yellow-top bin once prepared correctly.
Do you want to make some money from your recycled goods? Containers for Change is a government initiative to incentivise recycling for eligible containers. While the lids themselves are not eligible for the 10c refund, they can be recycled at this facility. Please note only lids from eligible containers can be recycled at Containers for Change. To donate, simply separate your containers and lids, and drop off at the depot.
Eligible containers include:
Ineligible containers include:
For more information visit the Containers for Change website.
In conclusion, lids are simple to recycle. All of the mentioned lids can be recycled into the yellow-top bin. Watch out for sharp edges on steel lids, and ensure you are disposing of your lids safely.
If you are looking for further recycling advice, or an affordable skip bin service in Spearwood, get in touch with the Bonza Bins team today.
Skip bins are NOT a one-size-fits-all solution to recycling. Not everything can go in a skip bin. Find out what you can, and can’t be put in a skip bin. As well as why you shouldn’t overload your skip bin.
Skip bins are commonly used for household, garden and construction waste. To make it easy, we’ve made a categorised list for you to use.
Garden
Household
Construction Waste
Contact your local skip bin hire, such as Bonza Bins, to discuss your skip-bin needs. Some providers may have caveats against larger items such as mattresses.
Not all items can go in a skip bin. Rule of thumb, if the item requires special handling e.g. hazardous waste, then likely, it cannot go in a skip bin. While some skip-bin services may make special exceptions, you must not dispose of the below items without consulting your skip-bin provider.
There are many more items that have not made the list, but if you are unsure, it’s always best to discuss with your skip-bin provider for advice. If your provider can not personally handle the waste, they can point you in the right direction.
Overloaded skip-bins are a hazard. For a skip-bin to be successfully collected, the bin must have no overhanging objects. If the bin is overloaded, the provider will remove items, or order an additional bin at the cost of the customer. Please ensure you consult your provider to discuss your skip-bin size requirements before ordering.
In conclusion, skip-bins are an efficient way to remove large amounts of waste. While skip-bin providers wish they could help you with all your waste needs, unfortunately, some items require special handling beyond the capacity of the skip-bin provider.
If you’re looking to order a skip bin, contact Bonza Bins, the most affordable skip bin service in Thornile.
