It’s easy to underestimate how much rubbish a renovation will create. You might think you’re only pulling out an old kitchen or redoing the bathroom, but once the work starts, cabinets, tiles, timber, fittings and old flooring can quickly take over the driveway or backyard.
Having somewhere for it all to go from day one makes things much easier. Home Renovation Skips let you clear rubbish as you work instead of moving the same pile from one corner to another or losing half your weekend doing runs to the tip.
What ends up in the skip really depends on the job. A bathroom produces different waste from a kitchen or flooring project. Knowing what you’re likely to remove beforehand gives you a better idea of the space you’ll need and keeps the clean-up from becoming another job.
Timber has a habit of taking up more room than you think. Pull out an old kitchen and you’ll quickly have cupboard doors, shelves, cabinet frames and benchtops sitting around waiting to be cleared.
If walls or flooring are coming out too, there may be skirting boards, framing, architraves and old floorboards added to the pile. Large panels and long pieces can be awkward, especially when you’re trying to fit everything into a skip.
It’s worth breaking down bulky pieces where you can. You’ll fit more in the bin and keep loose timber, sharp nails and screws out of the way while work continues.
A brick wall or old concrete path might not look like much until you start breaking it up. Then the pile grows quickly, and so does the weight. Even when there’s plenty of room left in the skip, heavy building waste can add up faster than you’d expect.
It’s worth mentioning this when you book, especially if you’ll be getting rid of:
Tell your skip provider what you’re removing so they can help you choose a bin that suits the actual load.
A bathroom might be one of the smaller rooms in the house, but once you start pulling it apart, there’s plenty to get rid of. Tiles are only the start. You’ll probably have old adhesive, a vanity, shower screen, toilet and other fittings coming out too.
When choosing Home Renovation Skips, think about what’s actually being removed rather than the size of the room itself. All those broken tiles and old fixtures can fill a bin faster than you’d expect.
Knocking out a wall or pulling down part of a ceiling can leave a bigger mess than you’d think. Plasterboard isn’t particularly heavy, but broken sheets, cornices and bits of framing are bulky and can soon take over the work area.
If you’re renovating an older home, be careful with anything unfamiliar you uncover. Don’t assume it can go straight into the skip. Some older building materials may contain asbestos and will need to be assessed and handled separately by a qualified professional.
Pulling up old flooring can leave you with a much bigger pile than expected. Carpet and underlay get bulky once they’re rolled up, while timber boards, laminate and vinyl soon stack up if you’re working through a few rooms.
If the floors are only one part of your renovation, keep some skip space aside for them. You don’t want to finish the demolition only to realise the bin is full and there’s still a houseful of old flooring to remove.
Once an old kitchen starts coming apart, the rubbish builds up pretty quickly. Cabinets and benchtops are only the beginning. There might also be flooring, splashback tiles, plasterboard, a sink and old tapware, plus all the packaging that comes with the new kitchen.
Old appliances can be a bit trickier. Before setting aside an oven or dishwasher for disposal, check whether your skip provider accepts it or if it needs to be recycled separately. It’s much easier to sort that out before the work gets underway.
Tiles usually get most of the attention, but there’s plenty more that can come out of a bathroom. A typical strip-out might leave you with:
If you’re doing an ensuite and main bathroom at the same time, that waste can build up surprisingly quickly.
Using Home Renovation Skips gives you somewhere to put those materials as they’re removed instead of creating several piles around the property. It also makes life easier for trades. Nobody wants to carry tools and materials through a work area crowded with broken tiles and an old vanity.
There’s usually more metal coming out of a renovation than you first realise. Old taps, pipes, shower frames, shelving and door handles all have to go somewhere, along with any leftover metal pieces from the new work.
If you’ve got a fair bit of it, try keeping it together rather than throwing it straight in with everything else. Some metal can be recycled, so have a quick chat with your waste provider about the best place for it.
The rubbish doesn’t stop once demolition is done. As the new kitchen, flooring, appliances and fittings arrive, you’ll suddenly have another pile to deal with.
Cardboard boxes, plastic wrapping, foam and other packaging might seem harmless at first, but they can take up plenty of room when everything arrives together.
Flatten boxes and break down bulky packaging as you go. It’s a simple job that leaves more room in the skip for everything else and stops packaging from taking over the work area.
Even when all the work seems to be happening inside, the backyard can get caught up in the renovation too. You might need to clear a few plants for an extension, pull down an old deck or give the garden a tidy once the builders are finished.
Before you know it, there are branches, shrubs, grass and old timber to get rid of as well. If you’re expecting a decent amount of green waste, mention it when booking so you know how best to handle it.
It’s tempting to throw everything into the skip as you pull it out, but some things need to stay out. Depending on your provider’s rules and local disposal requirements, you may need another way to get rid of items such as:
This is especially important with older homes, where you never quite know what you’ll find once walls or flooring come up. If something looks unfamiliar, don’t take a guess. Check with your skip provider first and find out how it should be handled.
It’s easy to look at the first room you’re stripping out and think that’s roughly how much rubbish you’ll have. But if the kitchen, bathroom and old flooring are all coming out, the pile can get much bigger than expected.
Before booking Home Renovation Skips, run through the whole job. Think about bulky cabinets and carpet, heavier tiles and bricks, plus all the packaging from the new materials.
You don’t need to measure every bit of rubbish. Just give your skip provider a clear idea of what you’re renovating, and they can help you choose a suitable size.
It depends on the rooms you’re renovating and what’s being removed. A bathroom strip-out can be quite heavy, while carpet and cabinetry take up more space. Consider the whole project rather than just the first stage.
These materials may be accepted, but they’re much heavier than general household waste. Tell your provider what you’re removing before booking so they can recommend a suitable option.
Hazardous and restricted materials such as asbestos, chemicals, batteries and gas bottles may require separate disposal. If you’re unsure about something, check before putting it in the bin.
Usually, yes. Having the bin ready means rubbish can go straight into it instead of piling up in the driveway, garage or backyard while you wait for delivery.
Break down bulky cabinetry where practical, flatten cardboard and load waste carefully rather than throwing everything in randomly. A little organisation can leave considerably more room for the rest of the renovation waste.
Renovating is busy enough without rubbish becoming another headache. At Northern Beaches Skip Bins, we can help you work out which bin suits your renovation and the type of waste you’ll be removing.
Getting the right bin from the start means less mess and fewer hassles as the job moves along. Call us on 0418 153 558 to organise a skip before demolition gets underway.
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