Skip bins are typically regarded as a way to get rid of bulk waste from a clean-out, renovation, or as part of a demolition project. The idea is to have a skip bin dropped off your property, and then removed once it’s full. Sounds simple enough right?
Well, in theory, it is. However, hiring a skip bin can actually end up being one of the most expensive ways to get rid of your waste.
Skip bin hire companies use misleading marketing strategies that advertise skip bin hire services at a low price, only to pile on additional hidden costs at the end of the service. To avoid paying more than you should for rubbish removal, here are some of the hidden skip bin costs that you should be wary of before booking one.
A skip bin will usually come in a designated size with an accompanying maximum capacity limit – when booking a skip bin, you can choose one that is appropriately sized for the items you’re disposing of.
The problem is that many skip bin hire companies list inaccurate or missing information about their skip bin sizes and weight limits, leading to users unknowingly exceeding the weight limits. During collection, the skip bin company will charge an additional fee for the exceeded weight limit which can add significantly to the cost of the service.
The prices advertised for a skip bin will not include the transportation of the rubbish upon collection to a waste facility – something that can often come as a shock to residents after it has been booked! Worse still, these fees can vary based on how far the rubbish needs to be transported for disposal.
Skip bin costs won’t include GST in advertised rates, unless explicitly stated. Again, this isn’t something that all skip bin companies do – but it’s not uncommon for GST to be tacked on when the final bill arrives. The cost of GST isn’t usually as egregious as the others on this list, but when applied together with other hidden costs, the extra 10% can add up!
Each state will have its own regulations regarding waste disposal – in NSW, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) governs the proper disposal of waste from all sources, including skip bin hires. Under the EPA’s regulations, skip bin hire and other rubbish removal companies are required to pay a waste levy for waste that is disposed of in other areas of NSW outside of the Metropolitan Levy Area (MLA) and Regional Levy Area (RLA).
Rubbish removal companies usually absorb this cost or already account for it in their pricing. Yet, some skip bin hire companies may charge additional fees for waste levy in the final bill. Considering that waste levy rates be up to $170 per tonne, it’s worth looking for a waste disposal provider that explicitly says it’s included.
There are items and materials that require specialised disposal or recycling methods, making them more difficult to deal with. This isn’t usually a problem if you work directly with a rubbish removal company as they will have the processes in place to deal with recyclables without incurring any extra costs.
Skip bin hires are a different case altogether – some of them may require customers to pay extra for disposing of certain types of ‘restricted items’ – like electronic waste like devices and batteries, as well as mattresses. This is typical of skip bin hire companies that do not communicate the types of accepted waste with their customers, instead adding the costs on at the end.
Beware of skip bins hire companies that lack adequate insurance coverage – if anything happens to the waste during transportation (e.g. a spill), you may end up being liable for the legal and financial consequences. This also applies to any damage to the driveway or roads that can be caused during the collection process; a skip bin hire company without full liability insurance can end up passing on the costs to you.
Rubbish removal services are a quick and effective alternative to hiring a skip bin. Instead of having individual skip bins for different types of waste, rubbish removal services offer bulk collection for a range of commercial and household waste, including furniture, mattresses, electronic devices, construction waste, green waste, and many other types of waste.
Unlike skip bins that take up space on the property, rubbish removal is carried out by a team of removalists who travel to your location, collect your unwanted items, and dispose of them responsibly on your behalf. When you work with Ridly rubbish removal, there are no hidden costs – the full cost of the service is included in the initial quote, with no nasty surprises in the final bill.
Beware of skip bins hire companies that lack adequate insurance coverage — if anything happens to the waste during transportation (e.g. a spill), you may end up being liable for the legal and financial consequences. This also applies to any damage to the driveway or roads that can be caused during the collection process; a skip bin hire company without full liability insurance can end up passing on the costs to you.
Rubbish removal services are a quick and effective alternative to hiring a skip bin. Instead of having individual skip bins for different types of waste, rubbish removal services offer bulk collection for a range of commercial and household waste, including furniture, mattresses, electronic devices, construction waste, green waste, and many other types of waste.
Unlike skip bins that take up space on the property, rubbish removal is carried out by a team of removalists who travel to your location, collect your unwanted items, and dispose of them responsibly on your behalf. When you work with Ridly rubbish removal, there are no hidden costs — the full cost of the service is included in the initial quote, with no nasty surprises in the final bill.
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