Getting the right rubbish bins to improve your business premises

No matter what kind of business you are in, rubbish bins can cause a real headache if you don't have the right ones for your office. Old office furniture, broken appliances, waste from manufacturing, packaging and stationery use can all build up over time, cluttering your workspace and posing a real safety hazard.

So what's the best way to avoid overflowing rubbish bins and get rid of unsightly waste from your premises?

Methods of rubbish removal

There are a couple of key ways to go about removing your junk:

• rent a rubbish bin or skip and DIY
• hire a local waste removal company to haul off your rubbish.

Paul Newtown from 1300 Clearout says that while skips do have their place, there are some downsides.

"The company will drop off the container in your yard or driveway, then it's up to you to find the time and muscle power to fill it with all your junk," says Paul.

He points out that you also pay a standard fee for the size of skip you hire - regardless of whether it's filled. And if you're keen to do your bit for the environment, you may need to hire a few skips to sort wood and paper from metal or other items that will go straight to landfill.

Advantages of hiring a rubbish removalist

Paul believes that there is a lot to be said for getting a hauling service in to do the hard work. 

• You simply tell them what you want removed and then they do all the heavy lifting and carrying.

• You pay only for the space in the rubbish truck you need (even if it's as little as a quarter of a 10 cubic metre truck).
• No unsightly skips clutter up your premises for days on end.
• You don't have to sort your rubbish into what can be recycled and what can go to landfill.

Recycling for a greener future

In today's eco-conscious world, a big advantage of hiring a reputable waste removal company is that they will recycle whatever they can, says Paul.

"Old furniture, appliances, scrap metals, construction debris, paper, plastics - we handle whatever comes our way," he says. "Wherever possible, we donate useable goods to charity shops too, so everyone benefits."

An easier, cleaner way

The best part of hiring a rubbish removal company versus a skip rental is that you spend about the same, yet your rubbish and clutter will be gone the same day. What's more, all the heavy lifting is done by the rubbish removalists.

So save your back, your time and your money filling rubbish bins by hiring a local eco-friendly rubbish removers to help you move the clutter from your business and create a greener, cleaner workplace.