Skip bins are ideal when you renovate your property, conduct a major spring cleaning exercise or build a new home. They allow you to dispose of waste easily, especially when you're dealing with materials like construction debris, old appliances, broken windows and other big items in your home that cannot go into regular waste bins. Stacking these items in the skip bin requires careful planning, so follow these golden guidelines to stop home waste from tipping over a hired skip bin.

Check The Mass Capacity And Dimensions Of The Skip Bin Beforehand

Consider the kind of items you need to get rid of and make sure that the skip bin you hire can handle the load and dimensions before you get it transported to your home. Most skip bin companies will offer different sized products to cater to specific needs of people, so you must consider what you're throwing out when speaking to them. For example, if your job is spring cleaning and you need to get rid of items like old mattresses, sleeping bags, and appliances, you may only require a medium-sized skip bin because they are not too heavy. But if you need to get rid of construction waste from renovation like bricks, glass and heavy timber pieces, then you may need a larger skip bin with a heavier weight allowance.

Make Sure The Skip Bin Is Balanced At The Centre When Stacked  

Every skip bin must be balanced at the centre when stacked, or else it will end up tipping over with the imbalance. You must start loading the bin with heavyweight items at the base and the less weighty ones on the top to reduce the chance of the skip bin tilting, especially during transport to the waste-fill. If possible, try to balance the bin with similar weighted items on all sides to ensure that one side isn't heavier than the other, which could result in a tip over.

Secure The Skip Bin With Fasteners During Transport

No matter how smooth the roads are, there's always the odd chance of a pothole or sudden braking situation where the skip bin could tip over from the truck. Secure the skip bin with fasteners and ropes to minimise the chance of a potential tip over when it is on the truck. You'll also want to cover the skip with bin covers if available to prevent any internal items from spilling while the items are being transported to the wasteland.

A tipped over skip bin can be dangerous to others and can also cause you heavy fines from government councils. Don't let this happen by following these golden guidelines.