If you're looking at adding an extension to your house, you'll need to undergo a lot of construction work. Some of the waste from the walls could just contain large quantities of cement and brick at best, and toxic asbestos-type materials at worst. Fortunately, skip bins are a great way to dispose of waste, whether it's toxic, organic or household, in an effective and ethical way. Getting a professional company to dispose of your waste is in the best interest of the environment and supports the Australian government's Department for the Environment and Energy. This guide will give you a few tips to help you prepare for easy skip hire.

Size IT Up

Knowing what size of skip you'll need is difficult at times; however, most are measured in square metres, which is good for estimating the size. This is useful when deciding what will fit on your property. If you're measuring the size to see how often you'll need to empty it, then there are some great guides online that give an estimation as to how many full bags of rubbish will fit in the bins. Either way, if you need help hiring a skip, then you can always talk to the company and see whether they can give you some advice. 

Who To Tell

Before hiring a skip, you'll want to notify the council if you're planning on storing it on the road where it could cause an obstruction. You don't want to be in the middle of a construction only to find the skip needs to be moved. That being said, you should also speak to the people living near to you. If you're going to block walkways or potentially make it difficult for cars to park, then your neighbours should be told so you can make sure that it's not going to be an issue.

Lid or No Lid

Keeping the neighbourhood clean should be a priority, so you may want to consider hiring a lid as an optional extra. It will help to keep out moisture, which can cause things to rot and smell. It will also minimise the risk of waste blowing out into the surrounding area. You will also want to avoid having other people throw their own waste into the skip, which can happen, especially at night. Skip hire companies need to keep waste separate so that it can be disposed of properly, and you won't want to incur any additional fees. 

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