BookaBin.com.au Blog

Can I Put ……. In A ……. Bin?

2009-11-08T23:18:35Z

We frequently get questions asking what types of rubbish can go in the different types of skip bins. So here’s the lowdown:

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

Use a Cleanfill / Hardfill skip bin, if you have any of the following:
Concrete, soil, sand, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt, ceramic tiles.

Use a Green Waste skip bin, if you have any of the following:
Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, small branches and other organic materials.

Only use a Soil / Dirt skip bin, if you have 100% pure soil / dirt (no turf or contaminants). No other waste can be mixed in this bin, additional charges will apply if other waste is placed in this bin.

Still have a question? No problem. Click the Live Chat feature on our site and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you further.

Coming soon - NEW WASTE TYPE SKIP BIN FOR HIRE

2009-10-30T00:36:10Z

Recently we have had customers looking to get rid of pure Soil / Dirt waste. Bookabin has listened to your feedback and will be adding the following new waste type in some serviced areas:

Soil / Dirt skip bin: 100% pure soil / dirt (no turf or contaminants)

Due to disposal options, and to keep the price low for this type of waste bin, no other waste can be mixed in this skip. If by chance there is other waste in the bin it will cost the suppliers more to dispose of the waste and additional charges will apply to the customer.

If you are interested in finding out how much it will cost to hire a Soil / Dirt skip bin, please enter your postcode at www.bookabin.com.au. The website will present you with the waste types available in your area.

Upcoming Events!

2009-10-16T02:47:14Z

Summer, summer, summer is approaching fast. Here are some exciting things that are coming up that you can enjoy, after you have booked a bin and finished all the dirty work that you need to do before summer hits in full force, so you can spend the rest of time relaxing at these events.

South Pacific Monster Truck World Finals: 14 Nov 2009
South Pacific Monster Truck World Finals II and witness 10 Racing Monster Trucks six of USA’s top drivers against four of Aussies best in an all out War on Wheels with more insane obstacles than ever before seen and that’s not all the entertainment for the night. See the likes of Scooby Doo Monster Truck, Batman, Taz, Outback Thunda, Monster Patrol and many more.

Melbourne Cup Carnival: Sat 31 Oct - Sat 7 Nov 2009
The race draws competitors from all over the world with the annual invasion of northern hemisphere-trained stayers making it a truly international event.

Australasian World Music Expo: Melbourne 19 - 22 November 2009
Showcase Concerts, Industry Forums and Speaker Sessions. From the lush highlands of West Papua through the Pacific to the vast arid deserts of Australia and its major cities, our region is home to some of the most unique cultures this planet has to offer.

Danks Street Festival: Sat 25 - 26 October 2009
With live entertainment, fabulous food, exhibitions, markets and so much more, Danks Street Festival has become a much loved event on Sydney’s calendar.

Hyundai Hopman Cup: 2 - 9 January 2010
As testament to the prestige and popularity that the tournament enjoys globally, the Hyundai Hopman Cup consistently attracts the world’s best tennis players to Perth. In 22 years, the tournament has attracted 21 world number one players.

Enjoy these events, after you have visited www.bookabin.com.au and have taken a load off your mind.

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure!

2009-10-09T02:41:56Z

Currently many people are hurting financially, yet most of us have a goldmine of unused items in our houses. The trick is to turn this trash and treasure into cash before you rent a skip bin, and just throw it all away.

Deciding what is trash / treasure:
1. Is it beautiful or do I use it?
2. Have I used it in the last 12 months?

If you answer NO to either of these questions, put it in the Treasure Trash pile!

These goods can be sold to generate a bit more moola, there are many ways to sell these unwanted items.

Online Auctions: There’s no doubt you get top dollar from online auctions. But the trouble is that they take a lot of effort. You’ve got to photograph each item to be auctioned, list it online, answer questions, source packaging, visit the post office to send it, and provide feedback. For valuable items this is worth it, for small items, it’s not.

Garage Sales: These are a great way to get rid of a large pile of junk. Unfortunately, they have a bad reputation. Inexperienced sellers think everyone who turns up will be a dealer and/or rude and unpleasant. The reality is that the vast majority of customers aren’t like that.

Auction houses: If your furniture, jewellery, art or other collectibles are valuable, you might want to sell them through a local auction house. But beware that the buyers are dealers and you’ll get wholesale value, less commissions.

OP Shops: Before you take your trash to the op shop, do a quick search to see what things are selling for. For example, granny’s ugly old 1950s sofa has become “mid-century” in a collector’s lexicon and may be worth hundreds of dollars.

Local notice boards: Another way to sell items is with cards or leaflets in your local supermarket or on other local notice boards.

And don’t forget ………Telling your friends! You never know what they have been eyeing up without you realizing!

………..Now the goods you have left over….. you will need a skip bin for all that junk! Book online to save time, visit www.bookabin.com.au

Back To Work

2009-10-05T01:51:29Z

Yes, it’s that time of week again where the majority of us are back to grindstone. Over the next few days, there is bound to be discussions around the workplace of what people are doing for the upcoming weekend. What will I be doing you may ask? It may not be too surprising (hence this post), but myself and my partner are hiring a skip bin so we can clean out the garage. I can’t believe how much rubbish and just pure junk has been collected and stored over the years. Sound like something you could/should be doing? Well hop on over to www.bookabin.com.au and book your skip bin today!!!

Rubbish Goes In The Bin!

2009-09-28T03:35:00Z

Yes, it’s that time of year again where the sun shines a little brighter, the plant life starts its blooming process, and the parking lots at the beaches start filling up as people are eager to enjoy the benefits of summer. While this is all fun and really gets the mind on the more enjoyable parts of life, let’s not be so hasty to forget the some of the responsibilities of this enjoyment. What am I referring to you may ask? It’s the abundance of extra rubbish that is being left on the beaches!

Now we all know that you are suppose to put rubbish in a bin. Correct? So if we all know this then why is it occuring? Do people just don’t care? Is it too much trouble to get up, find a bin, and put the rubbish in it? Is there the thought that someone else will pick it up? Or any other ill-thought excuses for such a simple task? Who knows, but it sure does seem to be a problem. In fact, just last week, more than 100kg of rubbish was found and collected from two of the most visited beaches in Wollongong. This simply isn’t acceptable!

So the next time you are at the beautiful beaches and enjoying your day, please take the time to clean up after yourselves so that others can experience an enjoyable days outing. And if you happen to see someone littering or even leaving rubbish behind, don’t hesitate to offer a friendly reminder. We can all do our part in keeping the beaches beautiful.

Electronic Waste In VIC

2009-09-18T03:02:35Z

E-waste is a major environmental problem - tons of resources, along with hazardous metals, are sent to landfill every year. Here are nine reasons why eWaste recycling matters:

Each year 750,000 computers are sold in Victoria (3 million Australia-wide).
560,000 computers in Victoria are redundant each year. Three out of four used computers in Australia are dumped in landfill or stockpiled.
182,875 are dumped in landfill each year in Victoria (731,500 in Australia).
In 10 years 1.77 million computers will be redundant each year.
The ACT is the only place that bans computer waste to landfill.
In five years, 30 countries will have take-back laws for electronics (Australia has no law).
Making one desktop computer and monitor uses the same amount of chemicals (22kg), water (1500kg) and fossil fuels (240kg) as a mid-size car.
The biggest computer users are small and medium businesses (28%); followed by large corporates (23%); government (18%); households (17%) and education (14%).
In just over a decade, the number of personal computers worldwide increased fivefold—from 105 million in 1988 to more than half a billion in 2002.

What to do with your used computer? Computers contain a variety of toxic materials that make disposal hazardous to the environment. Until manufacturers take financial and logistical responsibility for the end-of-life of their products, consumers should be aware of current disposal options.

A typical computer monitor contains lead, barium and hexavalent chromium. Other toxic ingredients include cadmium in chip resistors and semiconductors, beryllium on motherboards and connectors, and brominated flame retardants in plastic casings. 70% of lead, cadmium and mercury in landfill comes from electronic waste.

RECYCLE OR REFURBISH IT!

Support Byteback: the first computer take back service of its kind in Australia. Byteback is a free service for residents and small business owners in Victoria who want to dispose of their old computers in an environmentally responsible way. The centre is located in the City of Boroondara.
Make use of purchasing power. Buy or lease a new computer only if needed and choose the most environmentally sound option - for example, look for labels indicating the machine is energy efficient.
Don’t throw away old electronics. Contact manufacturers that take back old computers – such as Dell – Ring them for a quote on pick up. Urge manufacturers to dispose products responsibly.
Ultimately you can make a difference by writing to your Federal or State Environment Minister or local member urging them to take action to bring Australia into line with the new international standard of producer responsibility.

For more ideas and further information visit Environment Victoria at http://www.envict.org.au/index.php

Long Weekends On The Way!

2009-09-11T03:53:05Z

West Australia will have a long weekend with Queens Birthday falling on 28 September. ACT and New South Wales will get their day off on October 5th for Labor Day.

If you are looking at utilising either of these weekends for the great spring clean, please keep in mind that the cheapest skip bins on bookabin will sell out first. To get a sharp deal on your bin, simply visit www.bookabin.com.au this week and pre book so that you are sure to get the best deal. Just enter your post code and follow the prompts, most areas have service for General Waste, Clean fill and Green Waste.

If you have questions contact the bookabin staff using the LIVE CHAT function available on the website, they are more than happy to help with your enquiries.

Fathers Day!

2009-09-04T03:42:05Z

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate and have some good times with good ole Dad. Don’t know what to do? Looking to do something different? Well why not hire a bin and help Dad get rid of some of the junk lying around the house? It’s pretty simple really. Visit bookabin.com.au, start by entering your post code, then follow the simple steps and you’ll receive an email with your booking details. Won’t Pops be surprised?! Just think of all the fun you’ll have! This will be a day to be remembered for years to come!

In Case You Didn’t Know…

2009-08-30T21:10:24Z

There is a difference when selecting which bin to hire. If you have light domestic and/or commercial waste, you should be selecting a ‘General Waste’ bin. If you have cleanfill, you should be selecting a ‘Cleanfill’ bin. Please do not try to order a General Waste bin if you have cleanfill to dispose of as this will disrupt the service of your bin. As a friendly reminder, we have included this note within the waste type descriptions.

bookabin.com.au - Making your skip bin hire process as smooth as possible!

It’s Nearly Spring!

2009-08-21T02:17:56Z

It’s nearly September which means it is nearly Spring. And you know what that means right? Spring cleaning time!

If you are doing a big spring clear out and need somewhere to dispose of your rubbish then hire a bin from www.bookabin.com.au. Our friendly and reliable suppliers will drop off and pick up a bin the day and time that suits you. It’s that easy!

Servicing Australia wide including Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

Good News!

2009-08-14T04:04:25Z

Australians could start to get paid by the government for rubbish! Cool huh?! This will help keep the country clean, people won’t want to litter or throw their rubbish away, as they will literally be throwing their money away!

However, until this initiative starts, your rubbish will still be flowing. www.bookabin.com.au has numerous suppliers all through out Australia, all waiting to deliver you a bin. Most of our suppliers think green and recycle what they can.

So whether you are in Queensland, New South Whales, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia or even Tasmania, we have a bin for you!

Waste In Tazmania!

2009-08-07T00:19:35Z

Tasmanians generate approximately one tone of waste per person annually, so if we are not doing our bit to help the environment you can only imagine the amount of waste we will collate over the next ten years.

One way to reduce the quantity of rubbish we dump into our landfills is to recycle. By transforming waste materials into useable resources, recycling reduces landfill and conserves resources, provides a way to manage solid waste while reducing pollution, conserves energy, creates jobs and builds more competitive manufacturing industries.

Check out your pile of junk….some of the things that can be recycled include the following items:

Clean dry clothing and material
Car batteries without cracks
Newspapers, brochures and magazines
Milk, cream and juice cartons
Cleaned glass bottles and jars
Aluminum and steel cans
PET, HDPE and PVC plastic
Non waxed or plastic coated cardboard

Use the addresses below to find your local council and see where the nearest recycling facility is located.

Break O’Day - www.bodc.tas.gov.au
Brighton - www.brighton.tas.gov.au
Burnie - www.burnie.net
Central Coast - www.centcoast.tas.gov.au
Central Highlands - www.centralhighlands.tas.gov.au
Circular Head - www.circularhead.tas.gov.au
Clarence City - www.ccc.tas.gov.au
Derwent Valley - www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au
Devonport City - www.dcc.tas.gov.au
Dorset - www.dorset.tas.gov.au
Flinders - www.flinders.tas.gov.au
George Town - www.georgetown.tas.gov.au
Glamorgan Spring Bay - www.gsbc.tas.gov.au
Glenorchy City - www.gcc.tas.gov.au
Hobart City - www.hobartcity.com.au
Huon Valley - www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au
Kentish - www.kentish.tas.gov.au
Kingborough - www.kingborough.tas.gov.au
King Island - www.kingisland.tas.gov.au
Latrobe - www.latrobe.tas.gov.au
Launceston - www.launceston.tas.gov.au
Meander Valley - www.meander.tas.gov.au
Northern Midlands - www.northernmidlands.tas.gov.au
Sorell - www.sorell.tas.gov.au
Southern Midlands - www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au
Tasman - www.tasman.tas.gov.au
Waratah Wynyard - www.warwyn.tas.gov.au
West Coast - www.westcoast.tas.gov.au
West Tamar - www.wtc.tas.gov.au
Tasmania Central Portal - www.tasmaniacentral.tas.gov.au

How Much For A Skip Bin Hire?

2009-08-03T02:28:09Z

We get this question quite frequently here at bookabin.com.au. And the answer…well it depends. The price of a skip bin to hire is primarily determined by the size, waste type and the number of days you require the bin. If you simply visit our site and enter your specific information for the skip bin you require, you will be presented with the actual price for hiring that skip bin. You can then book the skip bin online and have it delivered within 24 hours. Simple eh?!

Did You Know?

2009-07-24T03:56:20Z

Each Australian household generates around 400kgs of waste per year, this places you in the top 10 waste generators in developing countries!

Now that is a lot of waste! However, bookabin is here to help you dispose of all this waste that each and everyone of you are generating.

Log onto our website www.bookabin.com.au. You just need your postcode handy. Then all you need to do is enter in all your bin requirements such as type, size and dates. Bookabin will then generate a quote for you….It is as easy as that!

Get The Best Price!

2009-07-19T23:40:05Z

You may not know it, but when booking a skip bin for hire, the number of days that you request it for will have a factor in the price presented. We want to insure that you, the customer, has the best experience when using our site, so we have now added this tip to part of the booking process. Now when you get to the ‘Date’ section, you will see a bubble stating “Note: A shorter hire period may result in a lower price”. So if you think you will only need the skip bin for 4 or 5 days, then don’t get a quote for a week. Instead, select the exact time period that you feel you will require the skip bin and you may receive a lower price…doesn’t make too much sense to pay for it while it’s just sitting there full.

Queenstown 4152!

2009-07-10T00:36:05Z

Do you live in Carindale, Carina Heights, Carina, Camp Hill or any of the areas in postcode 4152 and happen to require a skip bin? Well look no further than www.bookabin.com.au. Here you can enter your specific requirements and in an instant, receive the lowest online price available! From there, simply enter your delivery details, click the book now button, and you will then receive an email confirmation of your order. Simple eh?!

Recycling in Victoria!

2009-07-05T21:27:55Z

Some waste can’t be disposed of in Skip Bins…so where do you put it? Recycling is the option!

Electronic Waste: Sims E-Recycling Braeside (03) 8586 7777

Computers: Com.IT Computer Recycling (Refurbished and donated to charity) (03) 9416 2604 www.com-it.net.au

Or Australian Computer Recyclers 1300 727 787 www.pcrecyclers.net

Ink Cartridges: GreenWorld Mulgrave (03) 9545 0700 www.greenworld.com

Mobile Phones: Clean Up Australia (Recycled or resold in developing countries) 1800 282 329 www.cleanup.com.au

Please contact us if you are looking for further info and hopefully we can help point you in the right direction!

Resource Smart!

2009-06-08T03:04:17Z

Attention: Government, Educators, Businesses and Households

Take a look at www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au

This is a fabulous website that is full of great ideas to encourage working smarter with our resources. It gives you ideas on topics like…how to start a recycling program, detox your home, gain funding for Zero Waste initiatives and save money on your hot water bills etc.

We love the competition for schools: 2009 ResourceSmart School Awards and the Rubbish Free Lunch Challenge! Nominations are now open and the Rubbish Free Lunch Challenge measurement day is Wednesday 22 July 2009 sign up before then to take part in the Challenge. Completed entries for the 2009 Rubbish Free Lunch Challenge and nominations for the 2009 ResourceSmart Schools Awards are both due by Monday August 24 2009.

With a prize pool of over $50,000, winning schools will win cash and prizes to assist with their ongoing sustainability projects. Finalist schools also have the chance to present at the Kids Teaching Kids workshop and Awards Ceremony in November 2009. The Awards and Challenge are proudly presented by Sustainability Victoria.

Take a look at their website to find out more: www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au

Maybe you will need a skip bin for your project??? If so visit www.bookabin.com.au to get an instant quote now!!

Congratulations!!!

2009-06-01T22:05:02Z

www.cleanup.org.au is an organisation that works with the community, government and business to provide practical solutions to help us all live more sustainably every day of the year. Devised by yachtsman, Ian Kiernan, the organisation has been making a difference to the environment in Australia and around the world.

The mission of the organisation and its program is to inspire and work with communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.

Clean Up Australia introduced the Green Teacher Award to celebrate and recognise teachers who have been a positive influence on students by carrying out environmental projects within their school community.

To be successful, teachers should demonstrate environmental excellence through the following:

• Implementing or maintaining a program or activity that contributes to the wide understanding of environmental issues
• Significant achievements and results of the project
• Working with students, teachers, parents or the wider community to develop the project
• Promoting environmental awareness on a daily basis

So Congratulations to these teachers helping to make a difference in their local communities! We are very proud of:

National Winner - Sandra Charlton, Gordonvale State School, QLD
Victoria State Winner - Susan Doull, Creswick North Public School, VIC
South Australia State Winner - Jeany Hoffman, Waikerie Primary School, SA
Western Australia State Winner - Jannina Halicki, Ellenbrook Christian College, WA

Unfortunately, no applications were received from for ACT, TAS, and NT, so maybe next year we can celebrate the successes from teachers in these areas also!