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How Do You Throw Away Batteries?
When cleaning up or decluttering your home, you are bound to come across a hoard of old batteries that no longer work. Whether it’s a drawer full or scattered throughout toys and appliances, used batteries often pile up overtime. Many people frequently throw out their old batteries in their general waste bin. However, the composition … Continued
Where to Dispose of Dirt and Rocks
The new year is already well underway, and it’s time to get your hands dirty by starting to complete some of those projects that have been on the cards for a while. If you’re planning on getting some serious work done on your property like adding a fountain in the garden, installing a pool in … Continued
How To Get Rid Of A Mattress
Dealing with an old mattress can be a daunting task, but worry not – we’ve got you covered! Our dedicated team is here to provide you with expert guidance on the most efficient and responsible methods on how to rid of a mattress. Whether you’re moving, upgrading, or simply decluttering, we’ll help you navigate through … Continued
How To Get Rid Of Old Furniture – 4 Ways
If you’re moving to a new house, have purchased some new and exciting furniture for your home, or are a student constantly recycling other people’s furniture, you may be wondering what to do with your old furniture. And with hard rubbish only coming once per year (if at all) you’ll find that you’re going to … Continued
How To Declutter Your House In One Day
Are you in urgent need of a home decluttering? Do you need to make space or clean up for a special quickly or simply wish to declutter your home because you can’t stand how much stuff you have filling up your home anymore? Here at Just Skips we understand and we have you covered. No … Continued
What Is Green Waste And Can You Put It In A Skip Bin?
It can be difficult to understand what green waste is and how to dispose of it correctly. Knowing what you can throw away and what you can’t, and whether there could be consequences that could have been easily avoided if you throw away something you shouldn’t have are legitimate concerns. That’s why knowing what is … Continued
Declutter Your Home Checklist
Decluttering your home can be stressful and time consuming, and nobody wants to get to the end of their skip bin hire and realise they have missed some clutter that should have been discarded of. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you with this declutter your home checklist! First, we will go through … Continued
The Benefits of a Minimalist-Inspired Home
Having a well-ordered, clean and beautiful home can create a calming space for you to relax during your free time. However, as you become settled in your home, and you start to accumulate furniture, décor and knick-knacks, suddenly your once serene space becomes cluttered with objects. It is something that can happen to anyone, even … Continued
Choosing Your Skip: A Visual Guide
If you’re planning a clean-up or a clear out at home, make sure you choose a skip that’s just right for the amount of rubbish you want to throw away. Whether you’re getting rid of old furniture, household waste, planning a renovation or redoing your garden, there’s nothing worse than filling up your skip to … Continued
Easy Cleaning Tips for the Year Ahead
Finding the time to clean up your home in the midst of the busy summer schedule can be difficult. With so much going on during the frantic festive season you can often find yourself emerging from the holidays with your once tidy, organised home a cluttered, unkempt mess. The Christmas celebrations are over, Australia Day … Continued
FAQ
Batteries should never be discarded in any kerb-side bins because they are hazardous to the environment. Batteries need to be recycled and sorted at recycling centres and facilities.
When disposed of incorrectly, some batteries still end up in landfill, where they can release harmful chemicals that can contaminate soil and water.
Recycled batteries in Australia are typically processed to recover valuable materials, like metals and plastic. The precious metals and plastics are then used to create something new.