Posted by Green Ant on 6 December 2021
How much does it cost to hire skip bins in Townsville?
So many countries in the world make use of skip bins for rubbish removal. They make waste disposal simple, easy and hassle-free for anyone. With many sizes available and some including doors for even more straightforward waste disposal, there is no need to go back and forth to the tip when clearing out those hoarded items! We’re here to save the day!
Skip bins are available in a range of prices. There are cheap skip bins as well as more expensive skip bins you can choose from. If you’re looking for a low-cost solution for your rubbish removal distress, then Green Ant Skips is your go-to
Here are some average costs to help you out on just how cheap skip bin service costs can be. It is important to have the facts and find out from a few companies what packages they have on offer so that you’ll know just which skip bin services can be considered a most cost effective.
The cost of skip bin hire
The price of skip bins does vary depending on their size and the time you rent it for. Although businesses hire at different rates, here at Green Ant Skips, our 2m skip bins start at a small price of only $100. 3m skip bins begin at $120 4m skip bins begin at $140. 6m skips can be hired starting from $181.82, but if you require something a little larger, we also offer 8m skips starting at $218.18 up to 10m starting from $245. If you are looking for anything in particular, you may be better off contacting us for your circumstance.
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Skip Bin Size
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Starting Cost
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2m³
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$100
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3m³
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$120
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4m³
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$140
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6m³
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$181.82
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8m³ or more
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$218.18
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Hire period
One of the most critical factors that determine the cost of a skip bin hire is the hire period. This extra charge will be similar for most skip bin providers in Townsville. At Green Ant Skips, we allow you to hire for up to 4 days for green waste and 7 days for mixed/general waste before an additional charge is counted.
Cost effective skip bin service
One big reason why there are more price competitive service providers is because of the unique design of the skips and the service providers. Unlike standard skip bins, our skip bins have doors which can be opened. This gives you full access into the skip and makes it easy to load the rubbish, so you can pack more efficiently. This way, you can pack more waste into a smaller space and save on skip hire costs.
When it comes to finding cheap skip bins, you should have an idea of the average skip hire costs first since the hire cost depends on the size of the skip. For more info regarding skip bins in Townsville, Contact us on 0439 413 125or have a look through our available sizes and prices today!
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Posted by Green Ant on 15 November 2021
Tropical cyclones occur along the northern coastline “Townsville” and can intensify rapidly.
It is important to be prepared before they arrive.
Cyclones typically occur between November and April. They produce destructive wind speeds, heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surges and dangerous storm tides.
This time of year in Townsville festive activities start to ramp up and the use of outdoor living spaces is utilised more often.
Cleaning your yard, deck, outdoor living spaces in preparation for these possible cyclone events and remove excess waste from your outdoor living spaces to prepare for these events is important.
Things to think of in preparing:
- Remove or restrain unsecured items around your yard or outdoor living spaces
- Remove all things from unfinished projects that may become air bourn or that people may be struck by. Finish job or secure any items.
- In doing so, keep in mind to make sure the area is as safe as possible.
- Cutting back overhanging branches and overgrown hedges, shrubs and bushes.
- Clearing leaves and debris from gutters will protect your house from water damage as much as possible.
We’re the experts in waste management and we can assist you with the best methods of waste removal according to your needs.
When it comes to projects, there are always messes, excess materials and waste that need to be taken care of but, not every mess is massive.
As always, Green Ant Skips can deliver a skip to you for all your rubbish needs.
We are experts in waste management.
Whether it is cleaning up the garden or cleaning up for cyclones, Green Ant Skips, deliver you an efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly removal service for your clean-up project.
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Posted by Green Ant on 14 October 2021
September and October – Time to prune
Green shoots and beautiful flowering displays of azaleas, jasmines, tabebuias, bauhinias, grevilleas plus many other trees and shrubs in the garden and in the bush is a signal that we’re on the doorstep of spring in Townsville.
As September and October progresses, many plants become more active. Even if they weren’t fully dormant throughout our relatively mild subtropical winters, increasing amounts of warm and light stimulate flowering and/or new growth in a wide variety of plants from turf to trees. This makes the late winter/early spring transition a key time for the gardener to step in and make some management decisions that will set the plant up for the months, and even years, ahead.
Unfortunately, the ground can be very dry at this time of the year, with desiccating westerly winds exacerbating the problem for our poor plants. Given that so many are flowering, setting fruit or putting on new growth as the weather warms, provide supplemental water (if you can) to keep them healthy and vigorous until rains arrive. This is especially important for vegetables and fruiting plants. Container plants and all newly planted specimens are also especially vulnerable and require extra vigilance.
If the cost of water is a worry, consider the time, effort and money you’ve already invested in your plants. What is the value of the resultant crops, having a dense privacy hedge or a lush lawn for the kids to play on?
Watering restrictions can change with municipal storage levels, so check with your local authority if in doubt about current rules.
General fertiliser applications at this time will be appreciated by most plants, but again only if it there is water available (preferably watering before and after application). Fertiliser on dry soil can be wasteful or even damaging. Be especially careful not to burn shallow-rooted plants like azalea. Remember to keep high-phosphorus fertilisers away from sensitive natives like grevillea and Banksia (if in doubt buy a product especially formulated for natives).
Fertilisation, planting and pruning jobs (see below) might need to be delayed until good rains if follow-up water can’t be supplied to support the resultant new growth.
These tasks might also be delayed if cold weather persists, especially if there’s any risk of frost in your district. If you have suffered frost-damage, resist the temptation to cut off the affected material until you’re sure the danger has passed as it will affect the living material..
Common hedge types like Murraya paniculata, Lilly Pillies and Duranta can be given a prune and should put on good new growth with water and general-purpose fertiliser.
Many summer-flowering shrubs and sub-shrubs can be pruned about now to control the size and shape of the bush and to stimulate floriferous new growth e.g. ‘Geisha Girl’ Duranta, Abutilon, Ruttya fruticosa, Solanum rantonnetii, Odontonema strictum, Bauhinia galpinii.
Pruning of real heat-loving summer flowerers like allamanda, mussaenda, pentas, brugmansia and plumbago, plus tropical foliage plants like acalypha, crotons and cordylines can be delayed until onset of truly warm weather. The foliage will help protect and feed the plant through the cold months. You’ll also have some foliage to look at (even if it is a bit tatty by now) with less time to wait for it to be replaced if pruning occurs when growth is about to take off.
September is often the best time for major pruning of Hibiscus in the Townsville area, but local experts suggest this may be done from mid to late September and that the earlier it is done the longer the flowering may be enjoyed.
Prune (if necessary) and fertilise camellias and azaleas as flowering finishes and before new vegetative growth starts. Both types of plant appreciate a fertiliser formulated for “acid lovers” – look for camellias and azaleas on the label. If you like a compact dense style of azalea bush (versus a more naturalistic growth habit), you can tip prune once or twice more before the end of the year.
Of course, you’ll want to delay any pruning of other species that flower in late winter or spring until the display is finished.
Remove spent flowers from winter-flowering annuals like sweet peas, pansies, calendula, iceland poppies. Those, as well as budding spring-flowerers, will benefit from supplemental feeding with a soluble fertiliser every 1-2 weeks for optimal results. Be sure to keep them well-watered, too.
As always, Green Ant Skips can deliver a skip to you for all your rubbish needs.
Whether it is building, gardening or cleaning out the garage, new projects are so much easier when you have a skip bin to help. With Green Ant Skips, you can start an efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly outdoor or indoor project.
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Posted by Green Ant Skips on 23 September 2021
Where to Find Skip Bins in Townsville
When it comes to projects, there are always messes that need to be taken care of, but not every mess is massive. Plenty of people working on projects think they don’t need the services of a full-sized skip bin, and they’re probably right, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have any options available to help them take care of their messes. So, what do you do to take care of your waste and rubbish? The great news is that Green Ant Skips offers mini skip bins in and around Townsville for those jobs that are just small enough where regular skip bins might be too much.
Green Ant Skips has been offering mini skip bins to the Townsville area for 10 years, proving it is skilled and expert in providing its clients the best service when it comes to cleaning up waste and rubbish in all different sized skip bins. Green Ant Skips also understands that customer service is just as important as the skip bins themselves. That’s why everyone at Green Ant Skips is dedicated to providing their clients a great experience, a quality product for a good price and convenience. Customers can go online and put in an order 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Depending on when you order your skip bin in Townsville, you can get it delivered on the same day.
Getting mini skip bins in and around Townsville has never been easier with Green Ant Skips. You can hire skip bins for however long you need it and hiring a skip bin from Green Ant Skips is cheap and easy.
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Posted by Green Ant on 15 September 2021
The Truth About Green Waste Disposal
For our crew at Green Ant Skips, one of the most challenging types of waste to get rid of is green waste. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. If your property has this kind of waste and you want to get rid of it the easy way, then check out our blog below.
What is Green Waste
What exactly is green waste? Any type of waste that is biodegradable is considered green waste. This includes weeds, leaves, tree branches, small stumps, grass clippings, and flower cuttings. Wood chips from workshops, construction sites, and timber yards are also considered green waste.
Some Misconceptions About Green Waste Disposal
Green waste is difficult to get rid of
Some people believe that green waste is hard to get rid of, but that’s not true at all for most homeowners and business owners in Townsville. Skip bin hires are available all year round to transport the green waste you have. Grass clippings, turf, tree branches, and shrubs will be transported to an approved facility before they are broken down into pieces and composted. Easy, isn’t it?
Getting rid of green waste properly is quite pricey
Not at all. Green Ant Skips offers a wide selection of skip bins for our customers in the Townsville district. They are available in different sizes and prices that match your needs and budget. If you only have a few tree branches or a few sacks of grass clippings or wood chips to dispose of, then check out our affordable 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 cubic metre skip bins. We also have other options available for an affordable price.
There’s no point in disposing of green waste properly
You might be thinking that getting rid of green waste properly is useless because they are deposited right into the same landfill as general waste anyway. But the opposite is true. Organic waste processing facilities are now available all over the country to turn your trash into compost and even renewable energy.
Why You Should Dispose of Green Waste Properly
Proper disposal of green waste is good for the environment
Plastics, scrap metal parts, and other non-biodegradable wastes are not the only ones that pollute the environment. Green waste, when dumped just about anywhere, can damage the environment. Tree branches, dried leaves, weeds, and sawdust disposed of in vacant lots or just about anywhere not only look unsightly but also increase the risk of an uncontrolled bushfire.
Green waste that is not disposed of properly can block drainage systems and may cause or exacerbate floods. And if they’re dumped in landfills along with general waste, then you can be sure that it will rot and eventually release gas that may further damage the atmosphere. Your green waste is recycled
When you dispose of green waste properly, then you can be sure that every little bit is composted and recycled. Once those biodegradable wastes are shredded, they are then processed and later used as fertilisers, potting mixes, and mulch. Some are even converted to biogas that generates electricity.
If you want to know more about green waste skip bin hires in Townsville, then contact Green Ant Skips and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions.
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Posted by Green Ant on 24 April 2016
Tags:
Skip Hire,
Green Waste,
Skip Bin
SOMETIME ONE SKIP IS NOT ENOUGH - Not only can our trucks go most place that your car can go, we offer Combo Skips when one bin is just not enough. This allows you to bring the bins to where they are needed most - right up to the job. These can save you a lot of the legwork and are currently in high demand with yard pruning and big clean-ups. Ask us how we can make your life easier for no additional cost to knock over those big jobs. Here some latest examples from this week.
12m3 - Alligator Creek:
18m3 - Rupertswood:
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Posted by Green Ant on 24 April 2016
Tags:
Skip Fabrication,
Buying Local,
Skip Hire,
Green Waste
Green Ant Skips is a home grown business that is sticking to its local tag. We use all local tradesmen for our Service & Maintenance of our trucks, All our skip bins are manufacture locally. We are committed to providing a superior service to our customers right across Townsville. We segregate our waste and recycle wherever possible. We extend this service to you, If you separate clothing into bags we will drop these it into the recycle centre at no charge.
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Posted by Green Ant on 24 April 2016
Tags:
Skip Hire,
Green Waste
Green Ant Skips service right across the Townsville region as far south as Ayr and North to Balgal Beach. We carry a range of bin sizes to suit most householders and can customise for your individual needs.
Our trucks work 7 days per week by appointment to meet your needs at no extra cost. Just give us a call and we will tailor our services to get the job done.
We also cater for house and yard cleans with a small team available at short notice.
Give us a try - you wont be disappointed.
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