Two Tips for People With Small Properties Who Need to Hire Skip Bins
If you need a large skip bin but your property is lacking in outdoor space, here are a couple of tips that you may find helpful.
Ask the bin hire company for a deep bin with a small base
A lot of standard skip bins are long and wide but relatively shallow. This type of bin can take up quite a lot of ground space, which can be problematic when these bins are required by those living in modestly-sized properties.
Most people who encounter this difficulty end up renting the smallest available skip bin they can find. However, this then usually results in the bin filling up very quickly and having to be repeatedly emptied by the bin hire company. This can increase the cost of the rental process and be very inconvenient.
If you're in this situation, it might be better to ask the bin hire company for a skip bin that has a relatively small, narrow base but which is very deep (i.e. one which has tall walls). This will allow you to fit it comfortably onto a section of your driveway, patio or garden whilst still ensuring that the bin is spacious enough to store a large amount of refuse. This will mean that you won't have to arrange multiple rubbish collections.
Arrange to park your car elsewhere whilst the bin is on the property
If there is a limited amount of space in the outdoor area of your home, then it is possible that the bin might interfere with your ability to enter, exit or park your car on your property. If you suspect that this might be the case, you should try to arrange to park your car elsewhere before the bin hire company delivers the skip bin.
If you wait until after the bin has arrived and has been positioned on your driveway, before you consider whether or not both the bin and your car can fit in this space, then you might find yourself unable to move your car because the bin is blocking its pathway.
This could lead to one of two scenarios: either you may have to use an alternative form of transport whilst the bin is on the property, or you may have to get the bin company's delivery truck to come back and move the bin to a different location. Given this, it's best to prepare for this potential issue beforehand.