Although skip bin services are arguably as cheap as they’ve ever been, people can sometimes not factor this cost into when they hire any skip bins in Perth. Even waste and garbage disposals require money, especially when there is a lot of rubbish to dispose of. Skip bins are necessary to get the work done but nobody said anything about saving cash when you’re hiring a skip bin.
As much as possible, we try to avoid breaking the bank in the process; but finding cheap skip bins for hire can be a real challenge. Most companies can charge up to almost $200 per 2 cubic metres, for a seven-day rental! However, this doesn’t mean there’s not much we can do to lessen our expenses in this area.
Here are some simple hacks that can help you save money on your skip bin hire:
1. Measure your rubbish.
Before booking a skip bin, it is important to measure your rubbish accurately. In this way, you will be able to decide better by weighing up the cost and the waste volume. Skip rentals mostly offer 2 cubic metres as their smallest bin for lease. This is enough when you’re just cleaning out your garage, doing some landscaping project, or undertaking some home renovations. For smaller rubbish less than 2 cubic metres, it would be better to look for a more cost-effective solution. If you are only about to get rid of a small amount of rubbish, then you can just use a standard wheelie.
2. Look for the most competitive price.
The search can be time-consuming, but it can prove to be worth the time and effort in the long run. Don’t rush into hiring the first skip bin you see. Shop around for nearby skip bins in your area and compare the prices. Aside from prices, also consider the reputation of the skip bin company you are going to hire. You can research online for feedback from previous customers or ask around if they provide fast delivery and great customer service. At Kwik Skips, you can send us your skip bin quotation, so you can be guaranteed that you are getting the best price possible.
3. Book early.
Skip rental companies may charge you extra for last minute rentals so if you want to save money, then you have to book them early. Also, booking skip rentals early will also assure you that your required bin size is available. Fortunately, there are companies like Kwik Skips that don’t charge extra for last minute bookings. However, please bare in mind that their skips are subject to availability. We still recommend booking ahead, especially during busy times such as leading up to a long weekend or holiday periods.
4. Get the right bin size.
After getting the exact measurement or amount of waste for garbage disposal, you will now be able to choose the right skip bin size. It is important to know exactly whether you need the smallest size or the larger ones for more convenience and better time and money management. Remember that skip bins are charged by their sizes. Check on skip bin companies that have a wide array of choices as far as sizes are concerned.
5. Don’t keep the rented skip bins for too long.
You need to allocate more time for your waste removal activity. Since most companies charge daily, keeping their skip bins for too long will cost you a lot of money. It is advisable to plan your waste disposal ahead of time and make sure to keep your rented skip bins for the shortest amount of time possible.
6. Don’t pay for the skip size; pay for the amount of rubbish.
You can also look for companies that charge you not by the skip bin sizes, but by the amount of rubbish to be disposed of. This means you don’t have to worry about miscalculating the size of the skip bin you’re going to hire.
7. Be strategic in loading your rubbish into the bin.
It is advisable to minimise or, if possible, totally eliminate air pockets to save up and maximise space. You need to plan for the best way to load your waste into the bin to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. You may start with the huge chunks of rubbish and fill in the spaces they create with the smaller ones. You may also put small pieces of rubbish into hollow objects like plastic buckets or tubs.
8. Identify which types of waste can be placed into the bin.
Different types of waste are meant to be put into different types of skip bins. Before you hire a skip bin in Perth, you have to carefully classify first the garbage you’re about to dispose of. The most common skip bins are the junk skip bins and the garden skip bins.
Garden skip bins are meant to dispose of recyclable green waste. Green waste could be branches, leaves, grass clippings, etc. You have to make sure that the waste you’re disposing of is only green waste when hiring a garden skip bin because anything other than these will not be allowed inside the bins.
Junk skip bins are meant to dispose of bigger chunks of rubbish like a general household waste. General household waste can be electronic waste materials like broken computers, TVs, DVD players, etc. They can also include damaged furniture like doors, carpets, wardrobes, beds, mattresses, etc. Some huge junks can include broken home appliances like washing machines, fridges, dryers, etc.
Just remember that not everything you want to get rid of is allowed. Some items are also prohibited from being placed in these skip bins. These items may include bricks, concrete, soil, timber, and any other heavy types of waste.
9. See if your council offer skip bin vouchers.
Many local councils in Perth actually offer complimentary annual skip bin vouchers, so that you can get your required skip bin for absolutely nothing! Give your council a call and see if you qualify for such a rebate.
10. Choose the right company.
Many companies nowadays, just for the sake of getting a client, over-promise but under-deliver. If you really want to save money on your skip bin hire, the best way is to choose the right skip bin company. You can choose the company that has been in the market for several years already. If they have been running for a long time, that means they have been doing the right things to please their customers. Also, you can try to check the products they are offering. It is advisable to get skip bins that have fill levels. This way, you can be assured that you’re not paying more while disposing less. Try to consider the company’s availability of service, rental periods, and permitted waste. See to it that you are getting the best deal.
Kwik Skips is a family-owned company with a huge fleet of trucks and a wide range of skip bins. Kwik Skips offer an extensive selection of skip bins Perth that can accommodate different load capacities of domestic and commercial waste. Get your free quotation today!
For more information, you may contact us at (08) 9528 2272.
