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Types of Skips for Effective Waste Management

At Bin Clean SA, we understand that choosing the right skip for your waste management needs can significantly enhance efficiency and convenience. We offer a variety of skips designed to handle different types of waste. Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand the types of skips we provide and their ideal uses.

 

6m³ Skip hire (Lugger)

The 6m³ lugger skip is versatile and suitable for various types of waste, including hardcore building rubble, garden refuse, and general waste. Here’s what you need to know:
 

  1. Delivery and Collection: Delivered and collected by a skip truck.

  2. Usage: Suitable for residential areas, removal of construction waste from construction sites, and commercial buildings where excess waste disposal is required.    

This skip is perfect for environments where the normal council service doesn’t suffice, providing an efficient solution for managing large volumes of waste.

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These skips are often referred to as: 6 Cube skip, 6m³ skip, rubble skip, standard size skip, building rubble skip, large skip, skip hire skip, construction waste skip, and skip bin.

 

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11m³ Skip hire (Lugger)

The 11m³ lugger skip is slightly larger and designed to handle lighter building rubble like ceiling boards and dry-walling, as well as garden refuse and general waste. Key features include:
 

  1. Delivery and Collection: Delivered and collected by a skip truck.

  2. Usage: Suitable for residential areas, construction sites, and commercial buildings, except for hardcore building rubble.


This skip offers a practical solution for managing lighter waste types, making it ideal for a variety of settings.

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These skips are often referred to as: 11 Cube skip, 11m³ skip, rubbish skip, large skip, garden waste skip, garden rubble skip, skip waste skip, and garden waste skip.

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REL (Rear End Loader) Skip

The REL skip is perfect for handling compactable waste and is designed to remain on-site indefinitely. Here’s how it works:
 

  1. Delivery: The REL skip is delivered to your site by a skip truck.

  2. Operation: When full, a compactor truck reverses up to the skip. The operator attaches a top reeve pulley system to a hook on the skip.

  3. Emptying: The skip is lifted on a pivot, and the compactable waste is deposited into the truck’s load mouth and compacted.

  4. Return: The skip is placed back on the ground, ready for continued use.


These skips are often referred to as: REL skips, compactable waste skips, and rear end loader skips.

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Managing Hardcore and Light Rubble

Understanding the types of rubble your project generates is crucial for selecting the appropriate skip. Here’s a quick overview:

 

  1. Hardcore Building Rubble: Includes materials like concrete, bricks, and other heavy construction debris. Best suited for the 6m³ skip.

  2. Light Rubble: Includes materials such as ceiling boards, drywall, and other lighter construction debris. Suitable for the 11m³ skip, but at the same time the 6m3 skip 

For more info on skip hire prices and costs visit our Skip Hire page.

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