Category: Rubbish Removal

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 […]

The world population was estimated to be around 8 billion in 2023 and is projected to increase to 8.5 billion in 2030. These significant numbers, along with growing urbanisation and consumerism, directly impact global waste and trash production. The environmental and health consequences of inefficient and unchecked waste management can have far-reaching impacts. But despite […]

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 […]

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 […]

Packaging materials such as plastics, cardboard, and paper are significant waste products found in most homes, offices, and manufacturing companies, making clutter and disposal a hassle. In homes, boxes, single-use plastic bags, and styrofoam food containers overflow bins, leading to more frequent rubbish collection schedules and trips to recycling centres and landfills. Excessive packaging can […]

Good news! Australia is slowly heading in the right direction regarding waste management. According to the latest report, 63% of the country’s waste is being recovered and reused. This inspires everyone, especially those in the commercial sector, which makes up 43% of the total waste produced by the country. So, let us focus on commercial […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ever wonder how well Aussies manage their waste? Australia currently ranks 35th in waste management globally, a huge drop from 11th place in the 2022 Yale Environmental Performance Index. At worst, this could spiral as the country’s single-use culture intensifies. Simply put, opting for disposable products and packaging contributes to skyrocketing rubbish generation. Unless you […]

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 […]

Australia has the second-highest reforestation rate globally, trailing behind China within the past decade. As the country’s landscape expands with such vast timber resources, so does its wood waste volume. Without actionable measures, this crisis hampers the nation’s sustainable future. Why does recovering squandered wood debris matter? These skyrocketing wood waste mounds can fuel industries […]

Mobile phones have been a part of life in Australia, as evidenced by the current 23 million mobile users. However, because of changing technology and newer devices coming onto the market, mobile phone waste statistics have increased. Understanding the scope of this problem is critical because it has serious implications for consumers and policymakers regarding […]

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 […]

Australia deeply depends on and values metals, so much so that it ranks fifth in recycling metal waste and other components globally. However, its metal recycling rate still has room for improvement. The country sends scrap metals like over 250,000 average-sized cars to landfills annually! Discover key metal waste trends and recycling rates in Australia […]

Australia generates enough waste to fill the Sydney Opera House 800 times annually. While it ranks tenth with the cleanest air globally, the mountains of trash ravaging its pristine coasts, rugged wilderness, and vibrant communities starkly contrast. How does the nation push to solve its massive waste crisis? Even though Australia has made strides in […]