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E Waste In Adelaide

2011-02-20T23:54:47Z

E Waste In Adelaide
What is it? ‘E-waste’ or Electronic waste is the waste associated with the use and disposal of electronic equipment such as computers, televisions and printers. E-waste can contain a broad range of materials including toxic heavy metals, metal circuitry, mixed plastics, fire retardants and glass. Due to these hazardous type products E Waste Should not be disposed of in a landfill, recycling the goods helps save our environment. The problem with disposal of these items is growing significantly in Australia as there is a fast uptake and turnover of electronic products. Although Australia does not currently have a national e-waste recycling scheme, there are collection programs for some of these wastes. They include:

Computers and their Peripherals: There are a number of companies that either recycle, refurbish or reuse computers in your state. For locations in your area see the website recommended below. Also, The AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) has set up an Environment Special Interest Group to develop a national approach to computer recycling.

Televisions: The Consumer Electronics Suppliers’ Association (CESA) has formed a not-for-profit company called Product Stewardship Australia Ltd, in order to promote and manage environmentally-sound disposal and recycling of TVs. Visit the website recommended below to keep up to date with the developments on this project.

Printers/Photocopiers: If they are still in good working order or are fairly new, reuse or refurbishment may be an option. For locations in your area see the website below or contact the manufacturer.

Printer Cartridges: The voluntary extended producer responsibility program called ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ is supported and funded by seven of Australia’s leading print manufacturers. All types and brands of printer cartridges are accepted for recycling.

Mobile Phones: The official mobile phone industry recycling program is called MobileMuster. It is run by AMTA (Australia Mobile Telecommunication Association) and is funded solely by its members. For more information on this program and other mobile phone recycling programs, visit …

http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/computers/AdelaideSA

PERTH – Recycling Options Near You!

2011-02-14T23:19:39Z

Looking to clean the place up a little? Don’t want to throw all your waste into landfill?
Save the environment, by recycling as much as you can first.

If you reside in the City of Perth your council has organised some great recycling options for you.
Check out this website for all the information you need:

http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/council/PerthWA

It outlines how to dispose of a particular type of rubbish (from asbestos to check out bags!)provides info on curbside collections as well as drop off facilities.

What to do if you require a mixed heavy waste bin?

2011-02-10T22:19:52Z

The team at bookabin receive a lot of enquiries from customers asking what bin type they need when they have a mixture of heavy waste and cleanfill waste?

Heavy waste and general waste together is classed as mixed heavy waste which unfortunately none of our suppliers service. What we suggest doing is getting a quote for a smaller size general waste bin and a quote for the cleanfill bin then compare the prices - often it equals roughly the same price as a larger bin. Remember a cleanfill bin also has no weight limit.

Keep Safe Australia!

2011-02-02T22:19:16Z

Cyclone Yasi crossing Queensland has been downgraded to category 3 but is still leaving scenes of devastation in its wake. The true extent of the damage won’t be known until daylight breaks but Queenslanders are being warned to expect carnage.

Yasi moved onshore in Northeast Queensland this morning with reports of hundreds of thousands of homes across the state now without power and people in the town of Tully reporting roofs being torn from houses. 18 meter high waves have also been recorded.

We hope you are all ok up there!

Bin Hire Two Rocks - WA

2011-02-01T21:31:58Z

Looking for a skip bin in Two Rocks?

We have 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9 cubic meter bins available in general waste and green garden waste. If you are having a household clean out or tidying up your garden then have a look at the Bookabin website.

Bookabin makes bin hire as simple as possible, when you get a quote from bookabin you are getting the best price available from all of the suppliers we have in our database.

Cleaning Up 3215- Geelong, Bell Post Hill, Rippleside, Drumcondra, Bell Park and Hamlyn Heights

2011-01-27T20:35:48Z

The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest municipalities in Victoria and includes urban, rural and coastal areas. Geelong, Bell Post Hill, Rippleside, Drumcondra, Bell Park and Hamlyn Heights are all areas within postcode 3215.
Thanks to the community’s enthusiastic participation in the recycling program the City of Greater Geelong is one of the leading resource recovery municipalities in Victoria.
The City provides residents these areas a three bin recycling and waste management service. This enables the City to recover recyclables and green waste and reduce the amount of waste buried in landfill.

Check out the website for news on the upcoming Clean Up Australia day: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/residents/waste/services/article/8cb406912123114.aspx

If you are looking for a skip bin for around the house cleanup, check out the rates on www.bookabin.com.au, just enter your postcode on the home page and follow the prompts.

Bin Hire over Christmas and New Years

2010-12-16T21:34:49Z

We have been receiving a lot of enquiries from our customers wanting to know if they can order a bin over the holiday period.Bookabin works by presenting the best price that meets your requirements, it will only present a quote if there is a bin available that meets all of your requirements. So to find out what days are available, simply go to www.bookabin.com.au and look at the delivery and pick up options.Most suppliers are only closed on the stat days, so plenty of time to to order and use a skip bin.Great to see the residents of postcode 4069 - Kenmore, Fig Tree Pocket, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale, Brookfield, Kenmore East, Kenmore DC, Upper Brookfield, Kenmore Hills and Chapel Hill are making the most of the nice weather and are booking bins early to get all the work done before Christmas.The team and bookabin would like to wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year!

What CANT go in a skip bin??

2010-12-09T21:01:23Z

In the name of safety (environmental and personal!) hazardous waste cannot be placed in a skip bin. This type of waste includes TV’s, monitors, fridges, paints, solvents, liquids or any asbestos. To dispose of any of these materials you need to contact your local council. They will be able to provide you with a contact who can dispose of anything hazardous or not accepted in your skip bin (i.e. food waste). In some areas, disposal of tyres and mattresses in the skip bin can incur additional charges, due to the process involved. If you are unsure about what you have to get rid of, the best thing to do is contact your local council directly and have a chat or use the LIVE CHAT function on the www.bookabin.com.au website….

Skip Bin Hire 3030

2010-11-29T01:23:34Z

Victoria is slowly but surely introducing higher landfill levies in an effort to increase recycling. The success of this initiative in Brumby has proven it is an efficient way to get people to recycle rather than just throwing their waste in the rubbish - it certainly has the affect to make people think twice!

What do you think residents in postcode 3030 – Point Cook, Quandong, Werribee, Derrimut, Cocoroc, Chartwell and Werribee South, will you be welcoming the increased levy in order to recycle?

If you are looking for a skip bin - bookabin has fantastic rates and variety for all of your needs - www.bookabin.com.au!

Bin hire 2615

2010-11-04T01:53:23Z

If you are looking for a skip bin in postcode 2615 NSW - Flynn, Holt, Kippax Center, Dunlop, Macgregor, Melba, Higgins, Spence, Charnwood, Fraser, Latham and Florey then look no further.Bookabin has a database of suppliers so when you get a quote from the website you are getting the best price we have available that meets all of your requirements from all the different suppliers. Upon booking we will send you a confirmation email with all of your suppliers details as we believe direct contact is best for our customers!So head to www.bookabin.com.au for all your skip bin needs!

Ferntree Gully

2010-10-14T23:22:12Z

Ferntree Gully National Park became part of Dandenong Ranges National Park in 1987. Ferntree Gully National Park is in postcode 3156. How lovely in the summer to go for a bush walk and what a great way to spend the afternoon having a picnic with your family. How good would you feel if you spent the morning removing old waste and rubbish disposing of it in a waste bin from www.bookabin.com.au then taking a nice leisurley stroll through your local national park. Bins are available to be dropped off to you seven days a week from a local supplier.

Stafford Heights Bin Hire

2010-10-14T23:09:01Z

Stafford Heights in the North of Brisbane which is located approximately 8km from the main centre of town. If you do not have access to a trailer and car and you need to remove household or garden waste what easier way than to go to www.bookabin.com.au Book and pay for your bin online your friendly local supplier will then drop the bin to your home, the price on the website for your area 4053 includes drop off and pick up of the full bin - no need for you to worry about the hassle of doing this all yourself what could be easier! All you need to do is put the rubbish in the bin.

2010-10-11T03:07:29Z

Ipswich is suburb and a major urban centre of metropolitan Brisbane Queensland, Australia approximately 40 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD in South East Queensland. Ipswich is a major mining centre. The traditional Ipswich dwelling has always been a detached home on land, however this is changing as housing demand and a desire to live closer to amenities increases. If you are moving to a new dwelling and require a skip bin to remove your rubbish just go to www.bookabin.com.au . New estates and suburbs are currently under development in the south-eastern section of the city as well as Ripley Valley.

Bin Hire Ringwood

2010-10-11T02:53:43Z

Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The suburb has two Australian Rules football teams, The Norwood Norsemen at Mullum Mullum Reserve and The Ringwood Redbacks at Jubilee Park, competing in the Eastern Football League. If you need a skip bin in postcode 3134 just go to www.bookabin.com.au

Preston Victoria Postcode 3072

2010-10-11T02:43:49Z

The original name for Preston was Irishtown. Meeting at the Wood store, members of the Ebenezer Church, Particular Baptist from Brighton, England met to change the name. They wanted to name the town after their former home in Sussex, but Brighton was already taken. Instead they named it after Preston, a small village also in Sussex, where the church members had happy annual outings. If you require a skip bin in Preston 3072 go to www.bookabin.com.au

Rental Properties

2010-10-07T03:06:40Z

Do you own a rental property in Liverpool postcode 2170. Are your tenants vacating? do they need a skip bin to remove their rubbish. bookabin.com.au quick and easy way to rent a skip for all your household clearing needs

Selling your House

2010-10-07T02:47:01Z

Are you selling your home or purchasing a new one and Require a bin for disposing of your rubbish . Go to www.bookabin.com.au Here you will find what you are looking for. Do you live in Stafford in postcode 4053, we have bins available in your area.

Waste Types

2010-09-30T02:15:30Z

The team at bookabin receive a lot of questions regarding waste types - we dont blame you, it can be surprisingly confusing!

Bookabin offers 4 different waste types:

General waste - which is Suitable for most domestic and commercial waste removal. This bin is hired for people who are doing a household clean out and wish to dispose of furniture etc. Please be aware that green waste can also be disposed of in a general waste bin. Also, if you have a small amount (we say less than 2 wheelbarrows full) of cleanfill, this too can be disposed of in the general waste bin. If you put more than 2 wheelbarrows full, your order could get canceled by the supplier or you caould get charged extra!

Green Waste - Which is for green garden waste removal only. Suitable for: grass, leaves, small branchs, other organic material

Cleanfill Waste - General “Clean” rubbish removal. Suitable for: concrete, soil, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, ashphalt, ceramic tiles. This and general waste can NOT be mixed together in this bin!

100% pure soil / dirt - This bin is for clean soil only, it can not have any grass or weeds etc mixed in. If your soil is not clean it can be disposed of in the cleanfill bin.

We hope this makes booking a skip bin easier for you! It is fantastic to see all the orders coming out of postcode 4500 in QLD - Strathpine, Stratpine Centre, Warner, Brendale, Bray Park, Brendale Bc, Cashmere, Joyner, Brendale Dc, Clear Mountain - Go Queensland!

Construction industry to cut waste in Victoria

2010-09-28T22:45:26Z

The building and construction industry in Victoria are been encouraged to RECYCLE!The Industrial Relations Minister has put together a ‘how to’ guide which focuses on construction companies learning better ‘green’ practices.Research shows that about 80% of waste was being recycled on larger construction sites..However, the potential to show the smaller construction sites the benefits of recycling is still great! With waste such as concrete being salable its win win for everybody!If your in Victoria, Saint Helena Postcode 3088 and booking a skip Bin - talk to your supplier about recycling!

Did you know….

2010-09-28T19:56:41Z

That you can book a skip bin ONLINE at bookabin.com.au.If your busy with work, kids and the usual hectic day to day activities, then the last thing you will want to do is ring around bin companies to find the best quote!Bookabin has a nationwide database of suppliers..All you need to do is have your postcode ready, enter it in on www.bookabin.com.au then enter in your requirements - bookabin will then present you with the best price we have available from all the suppliers in our database!!We have some fantastic rates for bin hire in Canning Vale, Western Australia 6155.