How to load a skip bin properly

A well-loaded bin holds more, weighs less trouble and gets collected without a fuss.

1. Load flat items first. Lay boards and sheeting flat along the bottom and sides.
2. Break things down. Dismantle furniture and cut long timber so it packs tightly.
3. Put heavy items low. Concrete and bricks go on the floor of the bin, spread out rather than in one pile.
4. Fill gaps. Small items go in the spaces between larger ones.
5. Stay below the rim. Nothing should sit above the top edge. A bin that's overfilled can't be lifted safely.

Keep the area around the bin clear so our driver can get in and out safely on collection day.