Category: Recycling

The carbon footprint is the overall amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced annually by a person, family, building, organisation, or company. It encompasses greenhouse gas emissions from fuel that is burned directly, such as heating a home or traveling in a car. It also accounts for greenhouse gases that result from producing the goods or […]

Australia’s climate is marked by high per capita emissions in the climate sector, and its response to climate change has long been exigent. The country has one of the highest per capita emissions in the world, and its climate mitigation efforts remain a point of controversial political debate. The nation’s carbon footprint seems out of […]

The City of Gold Coast local council offers residential bin collections, on-demand kerbside collection, and waste and recycling centres. Likewise, it promotes waste reduction through reusing, recycling, and recovering materials. The Gold Coast City’s use for general waste, recycling, and organic waste bin collection all feed into a significant overhaul of bin collection schedules designed […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. According to the latest Electric Vehicle Council report, about 10,000 new EVs are expected to hit Australian roads this year. Currently, there are 122 EV models with more than 220 variants, and the number of variants has increased by 50% since 2023. The growing popularity of […]

If you were to ask, “Can I put wood in my yellow recycling bin?” the answer would be “No”. Wood materials biodegrade naturally, so they cannot be reprocessed like paper or plastic. Unlike plastic, wood can be shredded and recycled at specialist facilities and made into mulch or compost, which improves soil quality. The environmental […]

Australia has the world’s highest incidence of mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos, which was widely used in products, housing and mining. Asbestos has been linked to numerous serious diseases like lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. These diseases can take decades to manifest, about 20 to 30 years after exposure. Asbestos-related disease kills some 4000 […]

In Australia, food insecurity has affected a huge portion of the population, with millions of households struggling to access adequate food. According to the Foodbank Hunger Report for 2024, 3.4 million people must have run out of food in the past year. Food waste is one of the primary reasons for hunger and food insecurity […]

Since September 2023, Australia has had over 16 million credit cards active, which is 11% less than the historical average of over 18 million. In January 2025, there were 44.16 million debit cards in circulation. Most plastic cards are manufactured with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), making them recyclable without requiring complex materials. However, they usually comprise […]

Mobile phone recycling in Australia aids in reducing landfill waste, conserving our natural resources, and rewarding businesses with the retrieval of precious metals. Currently, 22 million to 24 million unused mobile phones sit inside drawers.  This results in a waste of resources and possible environmental harm through careless disposal methods. Only a small percentage of […]

Australia's tyre waste management is required to prevent environmental hazards and health threats while enhancing economic benefits through recycling. Furthermore, having viable options for disposing of tyres allows for their reuse and reduces the amount of undesired waste that goes to landfills. This article discusses recycling methods, associated statistics and the benefits of eco-friendly disposal […]

Dirty homes are more likely to provide a buffet for various pests. ​Excess junk in a house offers pests food, water and shelter​. Food waste (organic waste), trash, paper, and moisture attract pests such as rodents, cockroaches, ants, and silverfish. Vacuuming, organising, managing food properly and sealing cracks can keep vermin away. All Gone Rubbish Removals help households […]

Is your junk accumulating, and there is nothing to sort it out? You have ways to dispose of waste, either by renting skip bins amicably or calling junk removalists for their servicing. Skip bins are a convenient, time-saving and efficient way of storing and managing waste. However, hiring rubbish removal might be more cost-effective, efficient, and time-saving if […]

Dispose of oil properly to avoid contamination and adhere to regulations. Used oil can contaminate soil and water, damage ecosystems and even threaten human health. Various types of oil require different means of disposal to prevent contaminating soil and water, which also endanger ecosystems and threaten human health. All Gone Rubbish Removals provides fast and same-day […]

Cement manufacturing is one of the biggest sources of carbon dioxide, accounting for 4–8% of global CO2 emissions. Cement waste contributes to air and water pollution, soil erosion, and straining landfills. Concrete plants must have environmental permits if they discharge effluent or pollutants, legally speaking. Demolition debris, such as concrete dust, accounts for much air pollution. Concrete also […]

Industrial waste is any material that is no longer useful in manufacturing factories, mills, or mining operations. It can be solid, semi-solid, liquid, hazardous, or non-hazardous. If not properly managed, industrial waste can significantly affect the environment​. Warehouse and industrial companies need to be legally compliant or face significant consequences. They must reduce or minimise environmental […]