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Choosing the Right Bin Company

Skips and bins are such a great easy and cost effective way to remove loads of unwanted rubbish.
With so many companies now providing bins and skips who do you choose? Searching for the right company can be a challenge.
So how do you decide which company to deal with? Advice & Experience - Look for a company that has been in the industry for some time.
Often websites will provide you an insight in to a company's background and expertise.
If a company has been around a long time they will have gained a lot of knowledge and experience.
Range - Check out the range of sizes that a company offers.
Matching the right size bin for your job will be cost effective.
A comprehensive range of bin sizes ensures you get the right bin for your situation.
Specialty - See what sort of specialty bins are provided such as bins with doors and crane approved bins.
Easy load bins with doors will make your life so much easier.
Availability - If you need a bin today or tomorrow it is no use to know that it will be three or four days before a bin becomes available.
Remember to ask how long before a bin can be delivered if you require it in a shorter time frame.
Service & Reliability - Look for a company that can provide same day, next day service and check on what day's deliveries are done.
Depending on the time of day you book a reliable bin company will be able to deliver the same day or the very next day.
Waste Types - Find out what waste types a company can accept.
Not all companies do regulated waste such as asbestos.
Rental Period - Find out how long a company allow you to hold a bin and if you need a day or too longer how flexible are they.
Delivery Area- Check that a company goes to your area.
Convenience of Booking - Finally how easy is it to book a bin or skip? Check out the website, can you complete a booking online or simply send an email and wait for a reply? Payment- Find out what payment options are available.
Many companies now accept booking and payment online.
An easy online booking option is a great advantage.
Advice and FAQ's Getting lots of information about using bins will ensure that you can great value for money.
Bins companies want to see that you get great value from the use of bins and skips.
To ensure that this happens they suggest packing bins properly.
Simply throwing items in leads to excess 'air' holes between the items you are placing in the bin.
Taking the time to pack items into the bin to eliminate spaces and air holes will ensure that you get great value for money.
Cut tree branches smaller and break down old furniture etc.
In addition to this ensure that items are not placed above the top of the bin.
Take note of the loading signs stencilled on the bin (they are for safety reasons).
Ensure items are not protruding from the parameters of the bin, which may affect the ability to lift the bin back onto the truck.
A company that has been a round for sometime will offer lots of additional information on their website or through brochures and information sheets.
A few companies may also have e-books available.
Guidelines & Safety Safety is a major topic for bins companies so a good company to deal with will offer information to ensure that bins are filled and transported safely.
Generally this information will include such things as, • Do not place regulated waste items into the bin i.
e.
asbestos, tyres, liquids etc.
if a company is not licensed to transport these waste types.
• Not moving or relocating bins once they have placed on the ground to ensure that the bin can be retrieved the bin safely.
• Access - to deliver a bin trucks need a minimum of one metre of clearance from both sides.
• Weight restrictions - If you are placing heavy items such as dirt, concrete or bricks in the bins be aware that each company will have varying weight restrictions depending on the size bin and the size trucks in their fleet.
• Do not overfill bins as this can create a road safety issue during transport.
Today's newspaper is the internet and it's a great way to uncover and discover which company to deal next time you need to dispose of unwanted items and junk.


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