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Using Skip Bin Hire for Mobile Home Renovations
If you have recently purchased a mobile home to renovate and resell, you may be looking at a large amount of debris from the project. This debris can come from construction debris as well debris left from items that were left in the home, like old furniture. One of the easiest ways to get rid of this mixture of debris is to use a skip bin hire. Here are a few things you need to know about using a skip bin hire for mobile home renovations.
Restricted Materials
When you use a skip bin hire for mobile home renovations, you may find there are certain materials that are restricted. These restricted materials may consist of asbestos material as well as certain materials that contain lead. For example, if you have older paint buckets that were stored in the mobile home, those paints can contain lead paint. The lead paint will require specific removal steps. Make sure that when you go to the skip bin hire, you get a list of the restricted materials that can not be placed in the skip bins. Also, make sure to find out alternative disposal options for these restricted items.
Scheduling the Skip Bin
You will need to have a time frame in mind for the rental agreement. There are several reasons you need this information, or at least an estimation of the time. One of the reasons is to schedule pickup times to clean out or trade out the skip bins. For example, if you will be using the skip bin for more than two weeks, you will likely need it cleaned out several times during that time frame. By having an estimation of the length of time you will need the skip bin, you can schedule the times for skip bin cleanout, pickup and final pickup days. This information also helps to determine the final fee for the skip bin hire contract.
Type of Skip Bin
If you know you will have primarily construction debris, then you will need a different skip bin style over one that is for normal household waste or outdoor waste. You can take a walkthrough of the mobile home to determine what the majority of the waste will be. Once you have a good idea of the type of debris and waste, you can let your skip bin hire know. They can take this information and help you determine the best skip bin option for your needs.
By keeping these key points in mind, you can better prepare yourself for using the skip bin hire. If you are ready to start the renovations, contact your local skip bin hire. They can help you with pricing, scheduling delivery and with questions you have about the process.