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Founder-led · Independent · Since 2023

We make waste one less thing to worry about

Future Waste Solutions is a founder-led, independent commercial waste broker based in Miranda, Sydney. We help facility, operations, sustainability and property managers simplify their waste services, cut costs and stay compliant, without chasing suppliers or managing multiple contracts.

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100+clients served
20+ yrsin waste management
#3AFR Fast Starters 2025
3×2026 Champion Awards finalist
James Whelan, Managing Director and Founder of Future Waste Solutions James WhelanManaging Director & Founder
Meet the founder

20+ years on the ground in waste

James Whelan has spent more than two decades in waste and sustainability management, from top salesperson at one of Australia's largest waste companies to running a five-year waste management plan at Sydney Fish Market and helping NSW businesses through the EPA's Bin Trim program.

In 2023 he started Future Waste Solutions to do things differently: an independent broker that is not tied to any one supplier, so the advice is always in the client's best interest.

“From day one, my vision has been to build a waste management company that actually makes a difference.”James Whelan, Founder
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Our story

From the loading dock to the AFR list

2009
Salesperson of the yearNamed BDM of the year at Remondis, one of the largest waste companies in the world.
2013–18
Sydney Fish MarketImplemented, managed and staffed a five-year waste management plan at Sydney Fish Market.
2014
On Channel 7Featured as a waste management expert at Sydney Fish Market alongside the EPA and the NSW Environment Minister.
2015
Employsure case studyFeatured in an Employsure case study and promotional material on HR and workplace health and safety.
2017
SafeWork NSW mentoringTook part in the SafeWork NSW mentoring program.
2020–21
NSW EPA Bin TrimHelped NSW businesses divert their waste from landfill through the EPA Bin Trim program.
2023
Future Waste Solutions foundedAn independent broker, not tied to any one supplier, based in Miranda, Sydney.
2025
AFR Fast Starters #3Ranked #3 in the AFR Fast Starters list, and a Smart50 Rising Star finalist.
2026
Champion Awards ×3Finalist in three categories at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
How we work

What you can expect from us

Independent adviceWe're not tied to any one supplier, so our advice is always in your best interest.
One contact, one invoiceNo chasing suppliers or managing multiple contracts. We handle it all.
Fast resolutionsMissed pickups and service gaps fixed quickly, with lasting systems behind them.
Transparent reportingClear monthly reporting for costs, compliance and ESG.
The team

Founder-led, with a team behind every site

James leads every client relationship personally, backed by a small team that keeps services running smoothly.

James WhelanJames WhelanManaging Director & Founder
Christine BaylonChristine BaylonSupport Services Coordinator
John MClient Development & Retention
KatieAI Voice Assistant · in training
Industry innovation Still in training

Meet Katie, our AI voice assistant

One of the first AI voice assistants in the Australian waste industry. Ask about bins, collections or pricing out loud and get an answer straight away.

Speak, don’t typeAsk your question out loud, like a phone call.
Answers in real timeNo forms, emails or waiting for a call back.
Any time of dayGet help outside business hours too.
No forms, no emails, no waiting.
K KatieFuture Waste AI assistant
What bins do I need for a busy café? Most cafés need general waste, commingled recycling and a food organics bin. Want me to arrange a free review of your current setup? Example conversation
Recognition

Awards in our first three years

Australian Financial ReviewAFR Fast Starters 2025: #3Ranked third in the Agriculture, Mining & Utilities category of the Australian Financial Review Fast Starters list.Read more ↗The 2025 Smart50Smart50 2025 finalistFinalist for the SmartCompany Smart50 Rising Star Award.Read more ↗Australian Small Business Champion AwardsChampion Awards 2026: 3× finalistEnvironmental Services, Business Growth, and Entrepreneur Champion over 30 for James Whelan.Read more ↗
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Getting to know us

Let us take waste off your plate

Tell us about your sites and what you pay today. We come back within 2 business days with a clear plan.

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