Understanding the proper methods on how to remove a lawnmower in Sydney ensures safety and sustainable considerations. Before deciding to dispose of your lawnmower, consider its condition. It can be donated to local charities or community organisations if it works. You’ll benefit others and help reduce waste that goes to the tip. So, how do […]
How to Dispose & Remove a Piano in Sydney
One of the biggest pieces of furniture that's a challenge to dispose of is a piano. Whether it's an upright or a grand piano, removing a piano once it breaks down or you decide to upgrade your home becomes difficult. It's the same issue for those who downgrade to a smaller house, an apartment or […]
How Do I Stop My Neighbours From Using My Trash Bin
It's curbside collection day! You open your trash bin and find rubbish you've never seen before. What's worse is that the trash needs to be sorted out. You end up opening bags and boxes, going through the litter, and segregating what you can. What a hassle! In the middle of the chaos, you ask, "How […]
Christmas & Holiday Waste Statistics Australia
As the holiday season nears, Australians prepare for festive parties, gift-giving, and sumptuous feasts. With all the celebrations comes a surge in waste from wrapping paper, food packaging, and materials used in various events and festivities. Understanding Christmas waste statistics can help homes, offices, and businesses make more sustainable holiday choices, ensuring kinder celebrations for […]
Can I Put Timber Wood into a Green Waste Bin?
After trimming hedges and cutting overgrown tree branches, what do I do with waste timber wood? Can I put it in a green waste bin or take it directly to a recycling centre? In Australia, you can’t just throw away timber waste in regular rubbish bins or directly to landfills or recycling sites. You must […]
How to Reduce Waste: Ideas for Zero-Waste Living
Have you ever wondered where that piece of candy wrapper you threw in the bin or that plastic bag you discarded will eventually end up? In Australia, most rubbish we throw away in bins is in landfills. ABC News reports that despite national efforts to control rubbish disposal, a large portion of rubbish in the […]
Bottle Waste Statistics Australia
Despite living in a water-scarce country, Australians consumed about 13,449 gigalitres (GL) of water in 2021-22. That’s nearly 27 times the volume of Sydney Harbour. Along with this massive thirst for water consumption is the flood of bottle waste in the beaches, parks, and waterways. Clean Up 2023 collected 31,566 beverage bottles, ranking third as […]
Fast Fashion Waste Statistics Australia: Reduce Textile Waste
The allure of fast fashion can be irresistible, enabling anyone to adopt the latest clothing trends at budget-friendly prices. While many view inexpensive clothing as disposable, this fuels a crisis beyond wardrobes. Australians even buy more clothes per person than any other country! According to the Australia Institute’s research, Australia has the highest textile consumption […]
Is Taking Bottles from Someone Else’s Bin a Crime?
You probably never think about who might collect the recyclables when tossing or throwing them into the bin. For Australians, though, that's a serious question raised just by taking bottles from someone else's recycling bin. Is It legal? What are the ethical considerations? What happens when you get caught? Let's break it down so you'll […]
Dangers of Rusted Appliances & Safe Disposal
Have you ever wondered why there are still rusted appliances even when kept clean and dry? Regardless of materials and coatings designed to protect against rust, no appliance is entirely immune. Rust could weaken your machine’s structural integrity when left unchecked or neglected. What’s more, overusing and storing rusty appliances poses health and safety risks. […]
Sydney Council Rubbish Collection Dates
EPA revealed that New South Wales generated over 22.4 million tonnes of waste in 2022-23. While almost two-thirds of this waste is recycled, each person produces 2.68 tonnes of rubbish—heavier than a typical car! Householders require reliable, scheduled pickups to eliminate such growing rubbish issues. Read on to learn Sydney’s council collection dates and discover […]
Metal Junk Removal Sydney
While metal junk takes up your valuable property space, consider this a pile of resources. This is because most metals don’t need to be down-cycled. What does this mean? Metals can be recycled indefinitely without reducing their intrinsic properties. Unlike crashing concretes to produce aggregates for fill or grinding timbers to create chipboards, they can […]
How To Dispose of Hazardous Waste in Sydney
Sydneysiders face a massive waste problem as the city grows to over 1.3 million people by 2030. This is alarming, given that the metropolis's rubbish grows six times more than its population! While you can easily throw most of this rubbish in your bins, it’s different for hazardous items. Expired paint is an example. It can contaminate […]
Best Ways to Dispose of Timber
The NSW EPA reported that around 75% of construction and demolition waste goes to local landfills. This waste consists of timber, concrete, bricks, waste asphalt, rocks, and soil from razed structures and construction and renovation jobs across the region. Of all these materials, timber is recyclable and may be repurposed in many ways. Untreated timber […]
Best Ways To Clear Out A Storage Facility
The Self Storage Association of Australasia has reported a surge in demand for storage solutions across the region in 2023, with more than 2,260 storage facilities in Australia and 605 in New Zealand. This growth reflects a strong interest in self-storage solutions for personal or business needs. Part of this demand is an increasing challenge […]