A garden makeover starts with demolition. Old plants come out, beds get dug up, overgrown trees get cut back, and suddenly there is a pile of green waste that is far bigger than the space it came from. A skip bin handles the waste so you can focus on building the new garden rather than making trips to the tip.
Green Waste vs General Waste for Garden Jobs
If your garden waste is purely organic (branches, shrubs, grass, leaves, palm fronds), a green waste only bin is the cheapest option. But most garden makeovers also produce non-green materials. Old fencing, concrete edging, pavers, irrigation pipes, and landscape fabric are not green waste. If you have a mix, you either need a general waste bin for everything or a green waste bin plus a smaller general waste bin for the hard materials.
How Much Waste Does a Garden Makeover Produce?
A small garden tidy up with pruning and weeding fills a 2m3 bin. A medium backyard overhaul with shrub removal and bed reshaping fills a 4m3 bin. A large landscaping project with tree removal, old lawn stripping, and significant reshaping can fill a 6m3 to 8m3 bin. Tree trunks and large branches take up a lot of space unless you cut them down into smaller pieces.
Soil and Fill
If your garden makeover involves excavation, levelling, or building retaining walls, you will have soil to dispose of. Soil is heavy and gets its own disposal category. Do not mix soil into a green waste bin because it will contaminate the load. Talk to us about the best approach if you have both green waste and soil to remove.
Tips for Reducing Garden Waste Volume
Cut branches into shorter lengths so they pack flat in the bin instead of stacking loosely. Run a mulcher over garden waste if you have access to one and use the mulch in the new garden beds. Compost what you can. The less waste that goes in the bin, the smaller and cheaper the bin you need.
Book a Garden Waste Bin
We supply green waste and general waste bins for landscaping projects across Brisbane. Call or book online.