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How to Dispose of Brick and Concrete
Whether you’re giving your home a facelift, you’ve just finished a major landscaping project or you have excess construction waste, you need to know how to dispose of brick and concrete waste. The easiest solution to tackle waste disposal is to hire a skip bin. But, what skip bin should you hire? And what’s the … 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 Illegal Dumping And What Are The Effects?
Illegal dumping is costing local councils a lot of money each year. Learn what classifies as illegal dumping and the toll its taking on our communities.
The 4 most common mistakes people make when they hire a skip
Just Skips helps make waste removal as easy as possible but there are 4 common mistakes that people make when hiring a skip that can affect the experience.
How to Prepare Your Home for Fire Danger Season
Preparing your home before fire danger season arrives is the best defence against bushfires. Learn how you can protect your family & home with our top tips.
How to Dispose of Broken Glass Safely
Steps to disposing of broken glass safely 1. Protect yourself with appropriate footwear and gloves 2. Seal glass in a box, plastic bags or wrap it in several sheets of newspaper 3. Tape up any cracked glass such as mirrors, dinner plates, or drinking glasses to prevent it shattering 4. Break down larger glass objects … 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 dispose of brick and concrete: FAQ
No, bricks and concrete cannot go in a standard, curb-side red or blue bin. This is not in line with SA rules and regulations when it comes to waste management and can result in a serious fine. If you need brick removal, you can hire a brick and concrete skip bin from a local waste removal company.
To dispose of cement correctly, you need to water-activate the cement first, let it harden and then place it in the skip bin for the rubbish removalists to pick up. That way if there is moisture in the skip bin, the cement will not be able to activate and damage the bin itself.
Yes, bricks can be recycled whether they are broken or in perfect condition. To recycle bricks you need a specific brick disposal skip bin – like the brick and concrete bin at Just Skips.
