Skip bin hires are a convenient and cost-effective way of removing rubbish, junk and construction waste from your residential or industrial property. Here at Kwik Skips, we offer stress-free rubbish removal in Perth for all your needs relating to your domestic and commercial waste.
But after making your booking to secure your skip bin hire, you may be wondering: where can I put a skip bin? Are there guidelines for where the skip bin should be placed? In short, yes. Here are some things to consider when deciding on the placement of your skip bin at delivery.
Place on your own property
Where possible, aim to have the skip bin delivered onto your private property – for example, in the case of residential use, on your grass or driveway. This will ensure you don’t interfere with traffic flow or interrupt your neighbours, and you won’t need to secure a council permit. You will be walking to and from the skip bin regularly as you fill it, so you want it nice and close for convenience.
In the case of industrial or commercial use, if you have your own car park, warehouse or yard, this may be counted as your own private property.
If you can’t place it on your property
In the event that you can’t have the skip bin delivered on your property or commercial site, you will likely need to secure a council skip bin permit. If you plan on placing a skip bin on a public street, verge or council property, you will need to get in touch with your local council prior to the skip bin being delivered and organise a skip bin permit.
You have to be mindful that the skip bin won’t create a hazard to road users, ensuring there is adequate clearance around the bin for vehicles and pedestrians. In most cases, the required clearance on a public street is around 3 metres, but check with your council as permit conditions can differ. You must adhere to all posted parking signs, and make sure your skip bin doesn’t block any driveways or entrances that aren’t your own.
It can take time to secure a skip bin permit from your local council, and you’ll need to supply all information and possibly a diagram of where you plan on having the bin placed, and for how many days. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the application to be approved before your skip bin is delivered.
Different councils have different permit requirements for their applications, including varying permit fees, so get in touch with your council to find out more prior to booking your skip hire.
Be Mindful of Overhead Clearance & Accessibility
Remember that the truck delivering the skip bin will be larger than the bin itself, and the driver needs to be able to safely manoeuvre into the space, deliver the skip bin, and pick it up at the end of your hire. Make sure there are no overhead obstructions such as trees, powerlines or eaves that could interfere with the truck or skip bin during delivery.
Check the accessibility requirements of the delivery truck with the skip bins company ahead of time to ensure the truck can safely enter the area where you want the bin delivered. For industrial properties, if there is surrounding fencing into the delivery yard or you want it delivered into a warehouse, you will need to ensure the truck can safely enter and leave the area.
Consider Safety
You’ll be making multiple trips to and from the skip bin during your hire period, so ensure the area is safe. The space surrounding the skip bin should be clear of tripping hazards, and should be easily accessible.
If the skip bin isn’t on your property, your council may require you to use witches hats, bollards or reflective tape for additional safety precautions, so make sure you check the permit requirements prior to your hire period.
Don’t attempt to move the skip bin yourself. Speak to your skip bin company driver to make sure the bin is in the safest location, and ask them to move it if required.
Other Tips
To preserve the grass or pavers underneath the skip bin, consider placing planks or bricks under the bin to elevate it.
Make sure your skip bin won’t interfere with utilities such as fire hydrants, drains or power poles. You don’t know when authorities may need to access these utilities, so keep them clear at all times.
Consider the surrounding area before deciding on the skip bin placement. For example, if you have a narrow driveway lined with beautiful vegetation, perhaps opt to place the skip on your grass or on the road to avoid damaging your gardens.
Perth skip bins are a convenient way of clearing away most types of waste, including construction waste, general household rubbish, and green waste. For all your rubbish removal needs in Perth, get in touch with the team here at Kwik Skips. We’ll be able to offer a free, no obligation quote for whatever your waste removal needs, be it residential or commercial.
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