Landscape waste can be a challenge to remove. In my decades of experience, I have found that you are often better off hiring a skip bin than working out where to dump landscape waste and then trying to relocate it. Many customers say that figuring out how to dispose of landscape waste is the most challenging part of preparing their yards for summer. This is your guide on how to dispose of landscape waste in Perth.
Key Takeaways
Removing landscape waste is necessary but does not need to be a hassle.
- Many options exist for the removal of yard waste. Hiring a skip bin is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways.
- You can take yard waste to a rubbish tip.
- Composting and turning yard waste into mulch are environmentally friendly choices.
- Some local communities accept yard waste.
- Your local rubbish company may take it for a fee.
How to dispose of landscape waste in Perth
Depending on your location, you may be able to hire a skip bin, visit a rubbish tip, take sorted waste to the recycling centre, hire a removal service, use your local rubbish company, or burn collected yard waste.
Rubbish Tip
If you have access to a vehicle, you can load your green waste and head for the rubbish tip. This method is labour-intensive as you must clean, load, haul, and unload your landscape waste.
Skip Bin
Hiring a skip bin is an excellent way to save money (because you do the clean up yourself) and minimise your efforts since you do not have to haul the yard waste away. You can get skip bins in various sizes and price points to ensure you have the necessary space.
Recycle the waste
You can turn your landscape waste into helpful mulch or compost for your yard. The cost can be minimal if you use simple DIY methods. You can also rent equipment to get the job done.
Donate to your local community.
Some areas take green waste to use for composting or to turn into mulch for civic projects. Check the details regarding what kind of green waste is needed and how much you can bring.
Hire landscapers to clean your lawn and garden.
Hiring a landscape company to clean your lawn and haul away the waste is a convenient way to deal with landscape waste. However, it can also be an expensive way to eliminate green waste.
Dispose of green waste with your rubbish company.
Most localities offer some type of option for landscape waste removal. Plan to check with the company and determine if there are limits to how much waste can go at once or if any fees are associated with green waste removal.
Burn yard waste
Be sure to check with local authorities before burning any green waste. Fire bans may be in place as summer gets closer.
What do local landscapers do with yard waste?
Typically, green yard waste will go to various recycling and disposal sites. Upon arrival, it will be sorted and disposed of according to all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances.
How much does landscaping disposal cost?
Hiring professionals to dispose of your yard waste is a convenient solution to the issue of green waste. However, if you are on a budget, this may not be the best choice for getting rid of landscape waste. There is no single answer to the question, “How much does landscaping disposal cost?” Here are some details to consider.
- Cost Variables – Several details impact how much you will pay for the removal of green waste.
- Your location and the location of the waste
- Any specialised services that you require
- The volume of waste to be removed
- Urgency of removal
- Unusual materials
- Local Waste Disposal Fee – Local municipalities often negotiate their own fees for garbage disposal, removal of recyclables, and disposal of green waste.
- Skip Bin Cost – The cost of skip bin hire will vary based on the company, bin size, and if the waste in the bin is unusual. At Backyard Bins, our skip bins are available in a range of sizes to meet all of your needs. The prices start at $210 for a 2 cubic metre skip bin and up to $670 for a 10 cubic metre skip bin.
Conclusion
Disposing of landscape waste can seem like a daunting task. However, there are a number of practical ways to get rid of the waste. Hiring a skip bin allows you to do the majority of the cleanup work yourself and saves you the time and effort associated with hauling away the yard debris. You have other options, such as hiring locals or professionals to clean and dispose of your green waste. Turning the waste into mulch or compost is an environmentally friendly choice, or using your local rubbish collection company is also viable.
Regardless of the project you are working on, hiring a skip bin is an excellent way to contain the debris you accumulate. Here at Backyard Bins, we have a number of skip bin sizes and prices to ensure you have the space you need. Contact us today for further information.