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Every waste stream, managed properly

The right bins and licensed contractors for 15 waste streams, from cardboard and food to chemicals and clinical waste, with as much as possible kept out of landfill.

Find your waste type Popular
Cardboard & paper Food & organics E-waste Hazardous & chemical Construction & demolition
General Waste
Cardboard & Paper
Commingled Recycling
Food & Organics
Soft Plastics
E-Waste
Confidential Paper
Construction & Demolition
General Waste
Cardboard & Paper
Commingled Recycling
Food & Organics
Soft Plastics
E-Waste
Confidential Paper
Construction & Demolition
15 waste streams

What do you need collected?

Choose a waste type to see what is accepted, which bins to use, and how it is handled.

Everyday
General waste›
Recycling
Cardboard & paper› Commingled recycling› Soft plastics›
Organics
Food & organics› Grease trap›
Specialist
E-waste› Batteries› Confidential paper›
Regulated
Hazardous & chemical› Medical & clinical› Liquid waste›
Bulky
Construction & demolition› Timber & pallets› Metals›
Everyday

General waste

Mixed waste that cannot be recycled or composted.

BinsRear-lift, front-lift or compactor
Where it goesLandfill or energy recovery
CollectionWeekly to daily, or on demand. Compactors reduce lifts on busy sites.
✓ Accepted Mixed non-recyclable wasteFood-soiled packagingPolystyreneBroken crockery (wrapped)
✕ Not accepted Liquids and paintBatteries and e-wasteHazardous or clinical waste
Save moneyTake cardboard, food and recyclables out first. What is left is often half the volume.
What size bin do I need?Bin estimator
We'd recommend 1 × 3.0m³ front-lift bin, collected once a week About 2,400 litres a week, using roughly 80% of the capacity.
A guide only, based on typical volumes with a 10% buffer. We confirm bin sizes after reviewing your site.
Compliance & paperwork. Licensed collection. Weight and lift records available for reporting.
Common inAll businesses
How do I reduce general waste costs?Separate cardboard, food and recyclables first, then right-size the bin and pick-up frequency.
Is general waste charged by weight?Some contracts charge per lift and others by weight. We compare both when we quote.
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Bin size guide

Choosing the right bin

Too small means extra collections. Too big means paying to move air. We size bins to your real volumes.

Rear-lift bins Wheelie bins tipped into the back of the truck. Best for smaller volumes and tight spaces.
120LSmall offices, organics
240LOffices, cafés, recycling
660LRestaurants, retail
1100LBusy hospitality and retail
Front-lift bins Large steel bins lifted over the truck. Best for higher volumes on a regular schedule.
1.5m³Medium businesses
3.0m³Shopping centres, warehouses
4.5m³High-volume sites
Skip bins Open bins for bulky, heavy or one-off waste. Best for construction and clean-ups.
2–4m³Small clean-ups
6–10m³Renovations, fit-outs
12–16m³Construction sites
20m³+Large projects
How collection works

From your bin to the right facility

1
AssessWe confirm your streams, volumes, access and storage space.
2
MatchWe choose licensed contractors and the right bins for each stream.
3
DeliverBins arrive with clear signage so staff know what goes where.
4
CollectScheduled or on-demand collections, with no gap from your old service.
5
ReportTonnage and diversion records so you know where your waste went.
Compliance & paperwork

The records you need, handled for you

✓Licensed contractorsEvery stream is collected and processed by contractors licensed for that waste type.
✓Waste trackingHazardous, clinical and liquid waste is tracked where your state requires it.
✓CertificatesCertificates of destruction for confidential paper and data, and recycling records for e-waste.
✓ReportingTonnes by stream and diversion figures for ESG, NABERS and council reporting.
Official guidanceDCCEEW: National Waste Policy ↗NSW EPA: waste levy ↗NSW EPA: tracking hazardous waste ↗National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme ↗Recycling Near You (Planet Ark) ↗
By industry

What your industry typically needs

The streams we set up most often for each sector. Tap a stream to see bins, costs and tips.

Cut contamination

Four habits that lower your waste bill

Contaminated recycling can be rejected or charged as general waste. These simple changes keep recycling clean and your costs down.

Less contamination
Put bins side by side When recycling sits next to general waste, people use the right bin instead of the closest one.
Faster sorting
Use signs with pictures Show exactly what goes in each bin. Pictures work for every staff member and visitor.
Fewer rejected loads
Keep bags out of recycling Plastic bags tangle sorting machines. Empty recycling in loose, never bagged.
Habits that stick
Brief new staff A two-minute run-through at induction prevents most bin mistakes from day one.
Waste FAQs

Questions about bins and waste streams

Not sure which bins you need?

Tell us what you throw away and how much. We'll recommend the right streams, bins and schedule, and show you what it should cost.

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