It seems a lot of city councils are making big moves to introduce an ‘e-waste’ initiative, as the e-waste rubbish heaps grow 3 times faster than normal household waste. E-waste also has a lot of hazardous waste such as lead and mercury, which we do not want to expose into water ways. For more information on how and where to dispose of your e-waste check out your council websites.

If you are wanting to dispose of household waste, log onto ww.bookabin.com.au to find the best price we have available for a skip bin in your area.

Electronic waste, “e-waste” or “Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (”WEEE”) is a waste type consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic device. Recyclable electronic waste is sometimes further categorized as a “commodity” while e-waste which cannot be reused is distinguished as “waste”. Both types of e-waste have raised concern considering that many components of such equipment are considered toxic and are not biodegradable. - Read more…

So what can you put in your skip bin?

General Waste: Typically anything involved with a “general cleanup around the house and section” that is neither liquid nor of a hazardous nature

Cleanfill / Hardfill: Any of the following: concrete, soil, sand, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt, and/or ceramic tiles

Green Waste: Any of the following: grass, leaves, tree trimmings, small branches and other organic materials

Still not sure of what you can put in your bin hire? Please contact us via our Live Chat and a member from our friendly customer service team will be happy to assist you with your enquiries.

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