If you are planning on purchasing a rental bin for garbage collection during your project, it’s worth considering how you are going to keep rainwater out of it. Cube Bin Rentals provides garbage bin rentals in Toronto and our team is here today to discuss a few options for keeping water out of the rental bin so that you don’t have to pay more for the extra weight of the water.
Why Is Keeping Water Out Important?
Toronto is one of the cities that are subject to Canada’s snowy winters and heavy rainfalls. Since this type of weather is out of one’s control, it’s important that if you decide to rent a bin, you have a plan for how you are going to keep this excess water out. When the rain and snow collect in your bin, it can make all of the materials heavier and increase the total weight amount. In order to avoid this, follow these steps.
Place Your Bin in a Sheltered Area
If your property has access to a sheltered area that is big enough to store your bin, it would be worth considering storing it there during its use. This is because sometimes lids are not provided to cover the bin so if it’s exposed outside, there is a good chance of rainwater collecting in it.
Make Your Own Guard
While some businesses offer a bin cover, other suppliers do not. If you are stuck with no bin cover, you could choose to get crafty and make your own covered protection. This could be done by laying down plywood boards to prevent snow from building up and hopefully divert some of the water, or you could take cardboard boxes, wrap them in plastic, and place them across the span of the top. These small solutions could help redirect some of the water and snow.
Locate the Drain
If you are unable to rent a cover or create a DIY contraption, it’s best to ask the supplier where the drain can be located. The drain at the bottom will allow any nearby water to spill out. Although, a cover is always recommended as materials located inside the bin will soak up the rain and won’t be able to be released through the drain.
Select Your Bin Rental Days Carefully
The weather in Toronto can be unpredictable so this tip can be hard to follow, but if you are only renting a bin for a few days, try and select the days that don’t have rain or snow in the forecast. This will help save you a major headache when it comes time to weigh your bin.
How We Can Help
Cube Bin Rentals is your trusted GTA Bin Rental Service that will provide you with a quality bin, great customer service, and easy takeaway services. To book your bin for your upcoming project, give our team a call today at 647-967-9127.