Waste Types

When it comes to skip bin hire, understanding how waste is categorized and disposed of is essential. Different types of waste require specific handling, and our guide aims to clarify the regulations surrounding skip bin usage.
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What Can Go in Your General Waste Bin?

General waste encompasses a wide array of items commonly found in households and businesses. You can dispose of the following items in your general waste bin:

Paper
Clothing
Toys
Appliances
Furniture
Fridges
Washing Machines
Computers
Printers
Carpet and underlay
Can
Shredded paper
Plastics (non-recyclable)
Light garden waste
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Recycling Plastics

While many plastics cannot be recycled and are destined for the general skip bin, some co-mingled waste contains recyclable materials such as plastic bottles, glass bottles, jars, milk and juice containers, and coffee cup lids. At our recycling facility, these recyclables are separated, bulked up, and sent to manufacturers for reprocessing. To facilitate this, we offer separate recycling bins for plastics and dry mixed waste.
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Materials Accepted in General Waste Skip Bins

Understanding the specific materials accepted in general waste skip bins is crucial for responsible disposal. Let's delve into the accepted materials:

Plastics
Non-recyclable plastics find their place in general waste skip bins. These can range from packaging materials to various plastic items commonly used in households.

Metals
Metal items, from utensils to hole punch machines, fall into the general waste category. Proper disposal of these items ensures efficient waste management.

Glass
For glass items such as glasses and pieces of windows, we provide a separate skip bin designed exclusively for glass waste.

Ceramics
Ceramics, including ornaments (such as figurines and decorations) and crockery (plates, bowls, etc.), are classified as general waste, making them suitable for disposal in general waste skip bins.

Wallpaper
Wall covers and wallpapers fall under the general waste category. Our skip bins are designed to accommodate such materials efficiently.

Cleaning Materials
Non-hazardous cleaning materials, such as cleaning cloths, wet wipes, and paper towels, are disposed of in general skip bins.

Packaging Materials
Packaging materials like bubble wraps, padded envelopes, jiffy bags, coated wrapping sheets, and polystyrene packaging are classified as general waste.

Snack Wrappers
Wafers, chips, chocolates, and other snack wrappers fall into the general waste category.

Vacuum Dust
Vacuum dust is classified as general waste and should not be disposed of in an open environment to avoid potential health hazards.
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Can I put garden waste in a general skip?

Aussie Skip Bins Brisbane provides you with a convenient solution. You can toss a variety of organic materials into our skip bins, including:

Grass Clippings
Branches
Wood Chips and Bark
Wood
Fence Palings

These materials, typical of garden waste, can be efficiently managed through our skip bin services. It's important to note, however, that heavy green waste, such as tree trunks, roots, and synthetic grass, is not suitable for disposal in these bins.
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What Cannot Go in a General Waste Skip?

While general waste accommodates a majority of domestic and commercial waste, certain items should never find their way into a general trash bin. These include:

Recyclable Materials: Preferably, do not place recyclable materials in the general waste, as these can be recycled for environmental reasons. Examples include paper, cardboard, glass bottles, glass containers, plastic bottles, and plastic containers.

Hazardous Materials: Batteries, chemicals, paint, gas canisters, medical waste.Items We Don't Accept: Flammable items, sharps, food, perishables, oils, pesticides, tyres.
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General Waste Disposal Process

After the collection of waste, the general waste undergoes a detailed disposal process at our recycling facilities. We employ an anaerobic digestion composting process, converting organics found in general trash into valuable soil conditioners. This advanced technology enables us to divert up to 50 – 55% of general trash from landfills, contributing significantly to sustainable waste management practices.

Our general waste disposal services are tailored to your specific requirements. From providing free skip bins to arranging visits at regular intervals, we ensure your waste management needs are met efficiently. If you find that our visits are not frequent enough or your bins are not filling up between visits, we offer flexible rescheduling options for general waste collections.
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General Waste Disposal Advice

Efficient waste disposal involves practical tips that contribute to responsible waste management:
Squash waste before disposal to maximize space efficiency.
Consider using compactors or balers to reduce waste volume, minimizing the frequency of our visits.
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