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Secure Product Destruction & Brand Protection

Expired stock, recalled products and branded items need a clear destruction brief. We help businesses define what must be destroyed, the confidentiality requirements and the evidence needed, then assess suitable contractor options for the material involved.

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

PRACTICAL GUIDANCE

Agree what proof of destruction needs to demonstrate

A brand-protection job is different from an ordinary stock clearance. Identify the products, quantities, packaging and reason for destruction without exposing sensitive details unnecessarily. Food, electronics, textiles and chemical products can require different treatment pathways.

Before collection, agree the chain-of-custody steps, destruction method and documentation. If witnessing or photographic evidence is important, request it at the quoting stage. Any recovery of material must be compatible with the destruction outcome rather than assumed from a recycling claim.

Need document destruction? See confidential paper

Before you book

Is a destruction certificate the same for every job?

No. Agree the information and evidence required for your records, including the material, quantity basis and service scope.

Can recalled food and branded electronics use one service?

Not necessarily. Their handling, data, treatment and recovery requirements differ and should be assessed separately.

Managing recalled stock, branded goods or sensitive products? Explore secure product destruction and brand protection →

16 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›
Specialist

Secure product destruction

Recalled stock, outdated uniforms, counterfeit goods and branded products that must never be resold.

BinsSealed cages, pallets or locked containers
Where it goesDestroyed under chain of custody, then recycled where possible
CollectionScheduled collections or one-off destruction jobs.
✓ Accepted Recalled or expired stockUniforms and branded clothingCounterfeit or seized goodsPackaging and printed materialsSensitive electronics
✕ Not accepted Liquids and chemicals (use hazardous waste)Clinical waste
Save moneyAsk for a certificate of destruction with photos or video for brand-sensitive stock.
We'll size this for youSecure product destruction needs the right containers and a licensed contractor, so we assess it with you rather than guess. Tell us roughly how much you have and we'll recommend the setup.
Compliance & paperwork. Agree chain-of-custody arrangements and destruction evidence in the service scope.
Common inRetailManufacturingCorporateLogistics
Can we witness the destruction?Yes. Witnessed destruction or photo and video evidence can be arranged.
Do you handle one-off jobs?Yes. Recalls and stock write-offs can be booked as a single job.
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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 contractorsWe assess contractor authorisations and receiving-facility requirements for the proposed stream and location.
✓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.
✓ReportingAgreed waste and diversion data, with its measurement basis identified for your reporting needs.
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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