Your Ultimate Summer & End-of-Year Clean-Up Guide with Skip Bins

July 5, 2024
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Summer in Sydney is for backyard barbecues, pool parties, and relaxing holidays. It’s not for staring at an overgrown garden, a cluttered garage, or the leftover mess from a pre-Christmas renovation. You want to host friends and family, not hide from them because your property isn't guest-ready.

The good news? You can reclaim your space quickly. A dedicated skip bin for your summer clean up is the secret to a total transformation, letting you efficiently tackle garden waste, clear out clutter, and start the new year fresh. This guide will show you how.

Tame Your Summer Garden: The Easiest Way to Handle Green Waste

Sydney's warm, wet summers make gardens explode with growth. What starts as a little pruning can quickly become a mountain of palm fronds, tree branches, grass clippings, and weeds. Your council green bin just isn't enough.

This is where a dedicated garden waste skip bin in Sydney becomes your best friend. It’s the most efficient way to handle:

  • Post-Storm Clean-ups: Quickly gather and dispose of fallen branches and debris.
  • Major Garden Overhauls: Clear space for a new lawn, patio, or garden beds.
  • Regular Maintenance: Handle the high volume of clippings and trimmings from a season of vigorous growth.

Instead of making endless trips to the green waste facility or letting piles accumulate, you have one centralised drop-point. We then ensure your green waste is recycled into compost, keeping it out of landfill.

Reclaim Your Home: The Pre-Holiday Declutter

The end of the year brings a natural desire for a fresh start. It’s the perfect time for a major end of year clean out skip bin project. Why?

  • Make Room for New Gifts: Clear out the old to make space for the new toys, gadgets, and clothes that arrive over Christmas.
  • The "New Year, New Start" Mindset: There’s no better feeling than starting January in a clean, organised, and clutter-free home.
  • Tackle the Neglected Spaces: The garage, shed, and spare room often become dumping grounds. A skip bin gives you the capacity to finally clear them out.

Our residential skip bin hire is perfect for disposing of old furniture, broken appliances, toys, and the general clutter that accumulates over the year.

Your Summer Skip Bin Sizing Guide

Choosing the right size ensures you have enough space without paying for capacity you don't need. Here’s a quick guide for common summer projects:

  • 4m³ Bin: Ideal for a major garden tidy-up or clearing a single garage or shed.
  • 6m³ Bin: Perfect for a whole-house pre-holiday declutter or a significant landscaping project with soil and green waste.
  • 8m³+ Bin: Best for whole-property refresh projects, large garden clearances, or combining a big declutter with renovation waste.

Use our detailed Skip Bin Sizes guide to find your perfect fit.

Summer Clean-Up Pro Tips: How to Maximise Your Skip Bin

Get the most out of your hire with these simple tips:

  1. Start with Garden Waste: Load heavier, bulkier green waste like branches and soil at the bottom.
  2. Break It Down: Dismantle old furniture and break up large items to save significant space.
  3. Create a Flat Base: Place flat items (like old fencing or table tops) first to create a stable foundation.
  4. Fill the Gaps: Use smaller items to fill in holes and maximise every bit of capacity.

And remember, when you choose Aussie Industries, we handle the rest, ensuring as much of your waste as possible is sorted and recycled at our Green Star accredited Recycling Centre.

Why Aussie Industries is Your Summer Clean-Up Partner

Get your summer back on track with a partner you can trust.

  • Speed You Need: Our same-day delivery means you can start your clean-up almost immediately. Don't waste a sunny weekend waiting for a bin.
  • The Right Bin for the Job: From a small skip bin for a Christmas clean up to a large bin for a property-wide project, we have you covered.
  • Eco-Conscious Disposal: We are committed to sustainability, actively recycling your garden and household waste.
  • The "Aussie Guarantee": We’re a family-owned business that provides reliable, friendly service because we care about our Sydney community.

Don't Let Waste Ruin Your Summer

A clutter-free home and a tidy garden are the foundations for a relaxed and enjoyable summer. You deserve to spend your time making memories, not managing mess.

Make this your most organised year yet. Take the first step towards a summer-ready property.

Call Aussie Industries today on 1300 11 00 11 or book your summer skip bin online instantly. Let's get it done!

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An excess weight charge of $275.00+GST Per Tonne will apply to Bins that exceed the specified “Max Weight” (Allowable Maximum Weight Limit)

Any bin found to contain engineered stone will be charged at $350+GST Per Tonne.

General Waste

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  • Cleanfill/hardfill (e.g. Soil, Dirt, Clay, Bricks & Concrete)

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  • No engineered stone
  • No liquids, batteries, chemicals, gas bottles, oil heaters or other hazardous waste
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Please Note:

An excess weight charge of $275.00+GST Per Tonne will apply to Bins that exceed the specified “Max Weight” (Allowable Maximum Weight Limit)

Any bin found to contain engineered stone will be charged at $350+GST Per Tonne.