Skip Bin vs. A Trailer: Which Is Best For Waste Removal?
Whether you are tackling a backyard renovation, a home renovation or doing a spring clean of your house, there are two popular options for your rubbish or waste removal: hiring a skip bin or a trailer. While both will help you get rid of the waste, let’s explore which option is easier and cheaper.
Overview:
Price Comparison: Skip Bins vs Trailers
Load Capacity: How Much Waste Can You Fit?
Time and Convenience: What’s Faster and Easier?
Should You Hire A Skip Bin or A Trailer?
Price Comparison: Skip Bins vs Trailers
When you first look into the hiring cost of a trailer, it might seem as if it is the cheaper option, especially if you already have access to one. However, it is important to factor in the hidden costs, such as:
- Fuel for multiple trips to the dump: estimated $30-$50 (depending on distance and the number of trips).
- Potential trailer hire fees: estimated at $70-$100 per day.
- Waste removal fees at the dump: $120+ per load (depending on your waste types and volume).
- Your time: Can be multiple hours across several days.
When you hire a skip bin, it is a one-time cost, so you know exactly what you’re paying for upfront. Once your rubbish has been collected, our team will take your waste to a sorting facility, so your rubbish can be responsibly recycled.
In most cases, hiring a skip bin is more time-convenient, and often works out to be cheaper in the long run. At Just Skips, we offer three conveniently sized skip bins that are perfect for any-sized project.
Time and Convenience: What’s Faster and Easier?
If you are still deciding whether to hire a skip bin or a trailer for your waste removal, let’s break down the time investment.
What’s Involved When Using A Trailer for Waste Removal?
Here are the common factors you will need to consider when hiring a trailer:
- Hire costs or ask a friend or family member to borrow theirs.
- Pack everything securely
- Tie down the load (required by law)
- Drive to the dump (possibly multiple times)
- Wait in line and pay the waste removal fees
- Unload the waste
- Return the trailer
With all of these factors in mind, choosing a trailer means your time investment may take between 6-8 hours, depending on the distance you need to travel and the number of trips you’ll need.
How Easy Is It To Hire And Use A Skip Bin?
Here are the common factors to consider when hiring a skip bin:
- Book online or by calling (08) 8255 6677
- Your skip bin will be delivered to your metropolitan Adelaide address, either the next day or on a scheduled day that suits you best.
- Fill the skip bin at your own pace until your chosen pickup date.
- Our team will collect and handle the waste removal.
With all of these factors in mind, choosing a skip bin means you will be able to save precious time. Simply throw all your waste into the skip, and get on with your day. Just Skips will be along to collect it, saving you the time and hassle!
Hire A Skip Bin From Just Skips For Your Waste Removal
If your weekend time matters, skip bins make more sense on every level. You’ll save hours by avoiding trips to the dump, save money by skipping hidden trailer costs like fuel and tip fees, and get more done in less time because of larger load capacities.
Hiring a skip bin is the smarter, stress-free choice for waste removal. For more information, please feel free to contact our dedicated team today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is allowed in a skip bin?
You can put most general waste in a skip bin, including:
- Household items
- Furniture – You could upcycle and create new furniture
- White goods
- Green waste
- Bricks and concrete
Just remember to choose the correct type of skip bin (such as general, green or mixed) to avoid any additional fees.
What cannot be put in a skip bin?
To avoid additional fees and charges, it is important to know what prohibited items cannot be put in a skip bin. These include:
- Putrescible waste (including food waste, nappies and pet waste)
- Liquid waste (including paints, oils, chemicals and thinners)
- LPG gas cylinders
- Asbestos
- Hazardous waste
- Tyres
- Batteries
- E-Waste (electronic waste)
Can I put a mattress in a skip bin?
You can place a mattress in a skip bin. However, you will need to let us know ahead of time, as mattresses may incur a small additional fee due to the specific recycling requirements of the mattress springs.
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