Reliable and efficient general waste disposal

Cleanaway provides reliable general waste collection and disposal services in various bin sizes ensuring responsible landfill management.

General waste disposal services and bin collection services

Our general waste collection services are built around simplicity, safety, and reliability. Whether you're a council, business, or industrial operator, we provide convenient red bin collection and disposal services tailored to your needs. With flexible scheduling and dependable service, we minimise disruption and help you keep your operations running smoothly.

General waste—commonly known as ‘red bin waste’—includes non-recyclable materials that cannot be recovered or repurposed through standard recycling or processing methods and are typically sent to landfill.

At Cleanaway, we treat landfill as the last resort, only used when options like reuse, recycling, or energy recovery have been exhausted. To reduce landfill reliance, many governments apply landfill levies to encourage better resource recovery—and we help our customers avoid unnecessary disposal costs by managing waste smarter. We also offer comprehensive waste stream and bin health checks, working closely with you to identify recycling opportunities, reduce general waste volumes, and lower landfill costs—while improving your environmental performance.

Soft plastics and non-recyclable packaging

Includes soft plastics, complex non-recyclable packaging, and hygiene or personal care items that are either contaminated with organic material or designed for single use, making them unsuitable for recycling through standard systems.

General clean-up waste

Covers broken or composite items that cannot be separated into recyclable components, along with everyday workplace or household waste that does not fit into recycling, organics, or hazardous waste categories.

What we do with your general waste

While recycling and recovery efforts continue to grow, some residual waste still requires safe and responsible disposal. Cleanaway’s engineered landfill network provides the final step in the waste management process for materials that can’t be reused, recycled or recovered.

Our landfill sites are operated under strict local, state and national regulations, with rigorous environmental controls in place to protect surrounding communities and ecosystems. We hold the appropriate licences to accept a wide range of waste types, including putrescible waste from municipal collections, commercial and industrial waste, and construction and demolition materials.

Many of our landfills are equipped with advanced gas capture systems that convert harmful emissions into renewable energy—turning waste into a valuable resource and reducing greenhouse gas impact.

When a landfill reaches capacity, Cleanaway leads the remediation process, transforming the site for future community use—such as public green space or parkland—supporting our commitment to long-term environmental stewardship.

What general waste becomes

While recycling and recovery efforts continue to grow, some residual waste still requires safe and responsible disposal. Cleanaway’s engineered landfill network provides the final step in the waste management process for materials that can’t be reused, recycled or recovered.

Our landfill sites are operated under strict local, state and national regulations, with rigorous environmental controls in place to protect surrounding communities and ecosystems. We hold the appropriate licenses to accept a wide range of waste types, including putrescible waste from municipal collections, commercial and industrial waste, and construction and demolition materials.

Many of our landfills are equipped with advanced gas capture systems that convert harmful emissions into renewable energy—turning waste into a valuable resource and reducing greenhouse gas impact.

When a landfill reaches capacity, Cleanaway leads the remediation process, transforming the site for future community use—such as public green space or parkland—supporting our commitment to long-term environmental stewardship.

Bins for general waste collection

Types of general waste bins bins

We have a complete range of general waste binsfor all your waste needs.

120 litre wheelie bin
240 litre wheelie bin
660 litre wheelie bin
1100L litre wheelie bin
1.5 cubic metre steel bin
3.0 cubic metre steel bin
4.5 cubic metre steel bin
6.0 cubic metre steel bin

Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions from landfill

Methane emissions from our landfill sites make up nearly 72% of Cleanaway’s entire greenhouse gas emissions. We’re working to reduce these emissions by improving our landfill gas capture and converting captured methane into lower carbon intensity energy such as renewable electricity. In FY24, we improved the efficiency of landfill gas capture by 12.5% across our landfill sites, substantially reducing methane emissions.  By 2030, Cleanaway aims to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 43% and methane emissions by 34%, compared to FY22 baseline figures.   

2030 target

34%
Methane reduction
 
43%
Carbon dioxide redution
 

2050 target

57%
Methane reduction
100%
Carbon dioxide net zero 
 

Why choose Cleanaway

  • A one-stop solution

    We offer an expansive range of services, custom waste solutions and expert support to meet the waste management and resource recovery needs of Australian businesses, councils and industries of any size. 

  • Optimised waste management solutions

    Our team of resource recovery professionals work closely with you to find the best waste management solution for your business, helping you achieve cost savings while meeting your sustainability goals.

  • Streamlined services

    We offer a total waste management solution, providing you with one account manager, one invoice and consistent, reliable services.

  • Nationwide service you can count on

    With a vast national network of specialised facilities and one of the largest waste collection fleets on Australian roads, we deliver efficient and reliable service no matter where your business operates.