Preparing For Storm Season
Storm season is just around the corner and it is never too early to make sure you and your family and property are storm ready. Wild weather is par for the course during storm season in Brisbane. This typically runs from late October to March but can often arrive much earlier. Dramatic and unpredictable, severe storms may cause you a pile of repair bills if [...]
Spring Cleaning Declutter Tips
Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for spring cleaning. We all love spring because it’s a time of rebirth; the grass is green again, the sun is shining, and we can finally bring our favourite sandals and pair of shorts out from the back of our closet. Chances are by the time spring comes, your closet (and any other [...]
Skip Bin Loading Tips for Green Waste
For those customers who have hired their bin for a number of days, it is recommended not to leave the loading until the last day. You never know when life, work or the weather can hamper your plans. The key factor with green waste is the smaller that you cut it down, the more you will fit in the bin. If you really want to [...]
Skip Bin Loading Tips For General Waste
For those customers who have hired their bins for a number of days, it is recommended not to leave the loading until the last day. You never know when life, work or the weather can hamper your plans. Any flat pieces should be placed at the bottom of the bin, provided that they are not resting on the side or end of the bin, because [...]
Hiring a skip bin
In this article, we take a look at the best options for hiring a skip bin in Brisbane Northside and inner Southside (see delivery areas here: Delivery areas and answer some of the frequently asked questions that we come across. If you are tackling a project that will produce a lot more waste than your weekly rubbish limit allows, then a skip is a great [...]
How to avoid paint tins going in the rubbish
Not sure what to do with old paint cans cluttering up your basement or garage? Follow this action plan to either condense or dispose of your surplus—and win back some valuable floor and shelf space in the bargain. 1. Determine if the paint is still good. Solvent-based paints have a 15-year shelf life. If you can stir it, it’s probably okay to use (even if [...]
Recycling tyres to save going to landfill with rubbish
Tyre recycling, or rubber recycling, is the process of recycling waste tyres that are no longer suitable for use on vehicles due to wear or irreparable damage. These tyres are a problematic source of rubbish, due to the large volume produced, the durability of the tyres, and the components in the tyre (rubber, steel, textiles) that are ecologically problematic. Because they are highly durable [...]