Skips come in many shapes and sizes. Different types can be hired from companies such as skip bins sydney for commercial and domestic use. So, let us explore these different types.
Mini Skip
These mini skips are ideal for the smaller household jobs. The advantage of them is that they do not take up much space with dimensions of just 3 yards. They can be placed close to a property for easy access and do not get in the way. They are convenient for disposing of lots of smaller items all at the same time, saving you multiple journeys, at cost, to a tip. In terms of capacity they will hold the equivalent of 45 black bags of rubbish.
Builder’s Skip
This is the traditional size of skip, being large enough for the requirements of most small to medium-sized building firms in need of building waste removal Winston-Salem, and around the world. They generally come in 6-yard and 8-yard sizes. They are ideal for both building work and longer-term home renovations where there is a quantity of material to dispose of due to replacement or renewal. The capacity increases to between 65 and 85 black bags of rubbish. The space is sufficient to accommodate the kinds of waste a builder would produce in a single working day.
Large Skip
For larger projects of a building nature, you cannot go far wrong with ordering one of the larger skips. These are generally sized at either 14 or 16 yards. Because of their larger size, the equivalent of approximately 240 black bags can easily be accommodated. They have sides that are higher than a standard skip, which mean that the skip’s contents will be fully enclosed for greater security. It is also possible to have lockable skips in areas where items are known to move from their original positions out of devilment or because of reasons of theft. It can be hazardous to have a skip’s contents too easily accessible. Also, skips can contain items of value where items have been removed from an old property that is being modernized. There might, for instance, be items from a certain period that could be used to renovate a similar property. They will therefore be sought after by other builders and reclamation yards. They can change hands for considerable sums of money in some instances.
Roll-On/Off Skips
Where a large volume of industrial waste is generated, a roll-on/off skip is the one to consider. They offer a very large capacity, and when they are full, can just be rolled straight onto the back of a lorry for quick and easy collection. They are hassle free when lots of trips need to be made involving vast quantities of waste.
If you are not sure what size skip you might need, then ask your skip provider for advice. Alternatively, there are skip volume calculators online that can help you work it out. It is a good guide to think of the capacity, as mentioned above, in terms of number of black rubbish bags. It gives you something visual to think of that is relatable to a home or work situation where rubbish is involved.
So, at least four types of skip to consider. Size is relatable to capacity, and type to convenience and security. The ones with high sides and which are lockable offer the best kind of security. It all depends how long the skip needs to be in position for a specific job and whether it will be left unattended for any length of time. Generally, on a small building job, give or take the lunch time break, it will always be in sight of one builder or another. Where a skip is hired for longer, or left overnight, security of its contents will need to be considered for safety and value reasons.
It is the responsible way to dispose of waste or rubbish, to use a skip.
