Getting rid of your waste may sound like a simple task, but that's not actually the case. Maybe you thought all there's to it is to look around for an operator of skin bin hire in Blacktown, phone them right way to come collect the waste from your home or business and voila! Your work is done.

Well, that's a huge gamble to take compared to knowing about the basics of going about such an action and then acting thereafter. As you will see shortly, these basics matter a lot and could be the difference between a great experience and one you will deeply regret later.

Check them out.

1. Get It Delivered Early

Once you realise that soon you are going to need residential skip bins to dispose of your accumulated waste or you've embarked on that project that will require one, start looking for a company that can deliver it.

Once you've found one, estimate when you will need to have the waste removed then have the skip bin delivered 2 or 3 days prior to that. Waiting to call them on the last day will most likely inconvenience you.

You might be lucky to find a company that offers same-day hires, but that doesn't mean they will arrive immediately and just clean up the waste within hours. Not to mention you may need some time to arrange the waste into the bin or a place to store them as they accumulate.

Also worth mentioning is that skip hire operators often offer different hiring periods. It could be as low as 3 days or as high as 10 days. So think carefully how long you will need it before ordering one.

2. Know & Sort Your Waste

Let's not forget that there are laws and regulations that govern waste skips and what you can and can't place in them. Not all wastes can be disposed of the same way. If you fail to observe the regulations, you may be fined and have the waste send back to you.

So, first off, know and sort your waste then find out what you should and should not place in a skip bin. That includes things like liquid waste, asbestos, tyres, batteries, e-waste, etc.

Once you are through with the waste type identification process, speak to a skip bin company and they will know the type of bins to deliver to you. Some have special bins for household waste; general waste; sand dirt, and soil; mixed heavy waste; green waste, etc.

3. Understand The Available Sizes

Before phoning the company, have a good estimate of the amount of rubbish you plan to remove using the skip bin hire company. Always go for one that's a bit bigger than your estimated size. It's better to have some space left than to end up with a smaller sized bin. You may be tempted to overfill it, which is illegal.

Their sizes are usually described in terms of cubic metres. If you doubt your estimation, find a tape measure and sketch a square that measures 1 m by 1 m. You could do it on the ground or the wall. Try to visualise the size before placing the order.

Bear in mind that skip bin prices in Sydney vary based on size. A larger one will be expensive, but the major upside of such a decision is that you can get rid of all your items at once. Smaller ones may be cheaper but considering the cost of requesting for additional bins, the charges could be relatively higher in the long run.

4. Consider Placing It On Private Property

To place a skip bin in the nearby street or any other public place, you may require a council permit. A skip company can have the permit, meaning you as the customer may not need to worry about such.

Also, some council areas allow skip bins that meet certain requirements with regard to size to be placed in the street for a specific period. No permit is required. However, in other council areas within Sydney, you may need to apply for a permit. The process of applying for one and the fees vary from council to council.

To know if you need local council approval or the implications of not having one, speak to a skip bin hire operator.

5. Does The Company Have Proper & Right Resources?

In the event you are not sure about the amount of waste your project will make, you will want to work with a company that can accommodate your changing needs.

Find out about the skip bin sizes. Do they have all the entire range, from the 2m3 skip bin to the 8-yard skip? Do they have a variety of skip bins for the different types of wastes? Vet their capacity to meet unexpected demands as well.

If you have all these basic five tips figured out, consider yourself ready to work with a company offering skip bin hire in Blacktown. You'll come across plenty of them but remember to only choose those that seem reliable and have a great reputation.