Front End Loaders
Front end loaders (FELs) provide a cost-effective method to manage substantial business waste volumes. These heavy-duty steel waste containers feature secure locking lids, providing up to five times more capacity than our largest wheelie bins.
FELs eliminate the need for site removal, essential in traditional bin hire services. Collection vehicles take the waste directly from FELs according to a schedule to ensure a smooth and effortless waste collection operation. Businesses generating substantial waste benefit from these containers as they provide an effective disposal solution.
What is a front end loader?
Front end loaders (FEL) are large waste bins in commercial and industrial sectors. Instead of being taken away and exchanged for new ones, FELs remain stationary and are serviced by collection trucks. These containers resemble commercial wheelie bins but offer substantially more storage space.
FEL waste containers deliver substantial advantages for business sites, including offices, retail outlets, restaurants, and warehouses that produce large amounts of general waste and dry mixed recyclables. Their durable construction and secure lids help preserve site cleanliness and decrease the amount of waste collection needed compared to smaller bins.
Is a front end loader suitable for my business?
Front end loaders are ideal for businesses that generate lots of waste and require a waste management plan that is:
- Convenient – FELs are quick and easy to fill, reducing the time spent handling business waste.
- Cost Effective – with flexible collection services, you avoid the need for ad-hoc waste pickups, making them a budget-friendly option.
- Environmentally Friendly – by efficiently segregating different waste types, FELs support sustainable waste management and recycling.
Interested? Find out more about our Front End Loaders and how we can help you.
What Waste Can Go in a Front End Loader?
Front end loaders are designed to handle dry and trade waste. Suitable materials include:
- General waste and dry mixed recycling (non-hazardous materials from offices, retail spaces, etc.)
- Segregated recycling (paper, plastic, cardboard, metal cans)
Dry mixed recycling (a combination of recyclable materials that do not require separation)
What Cannot Go in a Front End Loader?
FELs are highly versatile but are not suitable for all waste types, including:
- Construction waste (bricks, rubble, concrete)
- Food waste
- Hazardous waste (chemicals, batteries, asbestos)
- Bulky waste
For these types of waste, a skip hire or rear end loader service would be the more appropriate option, as they offer the flexibility and capacity required for proper disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are front end loaders emptied?
Front end loader collection can be adjusted to align with your business's waste management requirements. Our waste management services can be arranged to provide weekly, fortnightly, or even more frequent collections, depending on your needs.
Are front end loaders suitable for food waste?
The design of front end loaders allows them to handle dry waste materials from commercial operations. Food waste management needs specialised services to meet environmental regulations, making front end loaders unsuitable.
What size front end loader do I need for my business?
Business waste production volume and type determine the appropriate loader size. Our experts stand ready to offer guidance as you select the most suitable waste disposal solution for your unique requirements.
How Can We Help?
What Skip offers a range of front end loaders to suit your business needs. Our team will help match your waste output with the right FEL bin size and arrange FEL bin collections based on your specific waste disposal requirements.
Contact us today to discuss your waste management needs and find the best solution for businesses of all sizes.