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Ocean Pollution Statistics in Australia

While the ocean is a seemingly mighty force, it is not immune to the harmful effects of poor waste management. Every day, our oceans face poisons and pollution ranging from plastic waste to industrial chemicals and oil spills. We’ll explore the latest ocean pollution statistics in Australia, the causes, and what we can do to … Continued

How To Dispose Of Old Bricks

If you’ve recently completed a construction project, you may have some leftover bricks. Old building materials such as brick and concrete can pile up quickly, that’s why the majority of construction waste ends up in landfill. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Read on to learn how to dispose of old bricks. Overview: … Continued

How To Reduce Construction Waste

When you’re working on a construction site, waste can build up – fast – getting in everyone’s way, upsetting the neighbours and turning the site into an eyesore. That’s why it’s incredibly important that you take the time to plan your construction waste removal properly and try to reuse and recycle as much waste as … Continued

How to Start Living a Minimalist Lifestyle

Ever feel like you just have so much stuff? And it makes you want to grab everything and chuck it in a general waste skip bin and be done with it? That’s where adopting a minimalist lifestyle comes in. But, where do you begin and how do you ensure you stick to it? To help … Continued

How to clean gutters: gutter maintenance checklist

Do you know how to clean gutters? Need a few pointers for gutter maintenance? Here’s a simple checklist to help protect your home’s gutters and downspouts.

The Importance of Recycling e-Waste for the Environment

Electronic waste – or e-waste – is more prevalent now than ever, especially in an age where we all have phones, laptops and computers. Let’s be honest, most of you probably have old mobile phones sitting in a drawer at home or a disused computer taking up space in the study, so why not recycle … Continued

What to do with garden waste

Garden waste doesn’t just mean plant and organic-based materials, it can include everything from dirt & soil right through to concrete. Learn how to dispose of it properly with Just Skips.

What is Zero Waste & How Do You Start Living a Zero Waste Life?

A zero waste lifestyle is a sustainable way of life that helps keep our planet clean. Find out why it’s important & how you can easily start with our top tips.

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

What is ‘Green Waste’ and Can You Put it in a Skip Bin?

It can be difficult knowing how to dispose of green waste. Understanding 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 defined as green waste and what … Continued

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