Brick and concrete are two of the most common materials used in construction. They’re cheap, easy to work with, and durable. If you live in a city, you know that it can be difficult to find a place to dispose of brick and concrete. Many people don’t even know how to dispose of these materials properly. This is why everyone needs to learn how to dispose of brick and concrete properly.
Even though the amount of waste will determine the disposal method, hiring a skip bin is often the simplest solution. For clean loads of brick and concrete, Backyard Bins offers Clean Heavy Waste bins. These bins are designed for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only, with no general rubbish, timber, plastic, green waste or cement-based sheeting mixed in.
Discussed below are five tips for brick and concrete disposal.
1. Get the Right Type of Skip Bin
When you hire a skip bin, you want to ensure that it’s the right size and waste category. You cannot use a General Light Waste bin for brick and concrete waste. For clean brick, concrete, soil, sand or tile loads, you will need a Clean Heavy Waste bin from Backyard Bins.
Clean Heavy Waste bins are available in smaller sizes only because heavy materials add weight quickly. Current Clean Heavy Waste pricing is:
| Bin Size | Clean Heavy Waste Price |
|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 |
| 3m³ | $380 |
| 4m³ | $450 |
| 5m³ | $540 |
Some of the heavy waste materials you can add to this specific skip bin include:
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Roof tiles
- Pavers
- Ceramic wall tiles
- Soil or sand
2. Ensure the Bricks and Concrete Are Clean
If you are throwing away brick and concrete, they need to be kept as clean as possible. A Clean Heavy Waste bin is for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only. No plastics, timber, general light waste, cement-based sheeting products or green waste can be included.
Please do not mix in grass, green rubbish, household rubbish, timber, plastic, packaging, asbestos, cement-based sheeting such as Super 6 fencing, HardieFlex sheeting or eaves lining, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, liquids, chemicals, paint, batteries or car batteries.
Keeping the load clean helps make disposal safer, clearer and more environmentally conscious.
3. Pack the Skip Bin Carefully
When packing the skip bin, place brick, concrete and tiles carefully so the weight is spread evenly. Do not stack material above the top rail of the bin, and do not overload one side.
Also, do not overfill your skip bin. The weight may become too much if you overfill it, and the bricks and concrete might fall during transportation. This may also lead to higher risks of injuries to you or your workers.
If you are unsure how much heavy material your job will create, call Backyard Bins before booking. We are always willing to be on the phone and discuss matters with you.
4. Keep the Load Safe and Below the Rim
Keeping your Clean Heavy Waste load safe is essential. Bricks, concrete and tiles should sit below the top rim of the skip bin so the bin can be transported safely.
To save yourself from further costs, hiring a professional skip bin hire company to take care of the bin delivery and collection is also advisable. This way, you can focus on your other priorities and not waste time worrying about multiple tip runs.
5. Reuse or Turn the Brick and Concrete into a DIY Project
Once the project is done, you can turn the bricks and concrete into a DIY project instead of throwing them away. You can use them to build a walkway or even make a fence around your house.
You can also donate them to someone who might need them. Perhaps you know of an organisation that needs these for building homes or something similar.
Cost of Disposing Brick and Concrete
If you dispose of brick and concrete yourself, you will have to find a place that accepts these materials. If they are not accepted by the place you choose, you may have to pay a disposal fee or find another approved facility.
Hiring a skip bin can be a simpler option because the bin is delivered to you, filled on site, and collected when you are finished. Backyard Bins currently offers Clean Heavy Waste bins for brick and concrete disposal in the following sizes:
| Bin Size | Price | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| 2m³ | $320 | Small amounts of brick, concrete, soil, sand or tiles |
| 3m³ | $380 | Small to medium clean heavy waste loads |
| 4m³ | $450 | Medium clean heavy waste loads |
| 5m³ | $540 | Larger clean heavy waste loads |
Clean Heavy Waste bins are for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only. No plastics, timber, general light waste, cement-based sheeting products or green waste can be included.
How Does Recycling Brick and Concrete Help the Environment?
It is good to recycle as much as possible because it helps reduce waste. For example, clean brick and concrete can often be processed and reused rather than being sent straight to landfill.
If you recycle them and turn them into something that can be used by someone else, then you are helping the environment by reducing waste. Backyard Bins aims to keep rubbish removal clean and green wherever possible.
What Can You Do with Them?
If you have a lot of bricks or concrete and do not know what to do with them, then here are some ideas on how you can reuse them:
- You can make a path or driveway out of them. This way, they won’t be wasted and can be used again.
- You can make a garden bed out of them. This is a great way to reuse the materials and still have a nice garden.
- You can turn them into bricks or concrete blocks that you can use for your house, landscaping, or other outdoor projects.
- You can use them on your patio or deck to create more privacy for you and your family.
Professional Brick and Concrete Disposal
Brick and concrete disposal is much easier when the materials are clean and separated from other waste. A Clean Heavy Waste bin from Backyard Bins can be used for soil, sand, bricks, concrete or tiles only.
Asbestos, cement-based sheeting products, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, liquids, chemicals, oils, paint, batteries, car batteries, plastics, timber, green waste and general household rubbish must not be placed in a Clean Heavy Waste bin. If you have asbestos, we highly advise you seek professional help. Please note Backyard Bins no longer offers asbestos removal services.
If you are having trouble disposing of brick and concrete, you can contact a skip bin hire company like Backyard Bins to help you choose the right bin. For more information on brick and concrete disposal, contact us today.
Backyard Bins Team
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