Understanding the Different Types of Skip Bins for Your Project

Starting a construction project usually means having a skip bin ready for various debris. This can be fairly easy if you are building the project from the ground up, but if you are remodeling a home, you could come into several types of debris. Not all of this debris can be placed in the same skip bin. This means you need to understand the types of skip bins available and what will work for you before you order them to the site.

Green Debris

Green waste deals primarily with things like leaves, garden debris, soil, and grounds trimmings. If you are doing landscaping work on the property, you may have a fair amount of green debris. Other items that may fall under green debris are wood fencing, broken wooden furniture, and other natural biodegradable items. Even mulch can fall under green debris. Anything that is not hazardous and is part of nature or was part of nature, like trees, can fall into this category.

Asbestos Debris

Asbestos debris refers to any debris that has a level of asbestos in it. This debris requires special disposal methods to keep it contained. This means that you can not just toss it into a skip bin. You will need to have specific skip bins designed for the containment and transport of this material. In most cases, skip-bin companies will have you hire someone to remove the asbestos from the property professionally. They may also offer this service along with the skip-bin hire.

General Waste

General waste refers to the normal amount of waste you would expect in a home. These are things like broken furniture, belongings, clothing, and anything that is not listed as a hazardous item. If you are totally remodeling a home, and there are still furnishings and leftover items in the house, this is likely how that debris will be categorized for skip-bin purposes.

Construction Waste

Construction waste deals with the construction debris from the remodeling. Shingles, siding, boards, nails, and other construction items that are left from a remodeling fall into this category. Paint cans and other empty construction containers may also fall into this category as well.

These are the main types of debris that skip-bin companies will categorize for projects. By knowing what kind of debris you will have from your project, you can better assess what types of skip bins you will need. You can also better understand when you will need the different skip bins during the project.