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Dry general waste (NSW)

We accept typical rubbish that is dry and free from liquids and other wet materials, and use waste-to-energy technology to turn it into Process Engineered Fuel (PEF) to power cement kilns.

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Cleanaway offers a unique dry general waste service in New South Wales that captures non-recyclable material (free from food, liquids and other wet materials) to be turned into Process Engineered Fuel (PEF). Instead of fossil fuels, PEF is an alternative fuel source that can be used to power cement kilns. This waste-to-energy solution provides a sustainable pathway for dry rubbish that would otherwise go direct to landfill.

We collect your dry rubbish in a range of bin sizes and types that suit your needs including front lift bins and large skip bins. The collected dry rubbish is then sent to our state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility Cleanaway ResourceCo Resource Recovery Facility for further processing.

Skip bins
Also known as Marrell bins, these versatile bins can be used in a wide variety of projects, including house renovations and office cleanups.

Bulk bins
These large bins are suited for projects that generate a lot of waste that cannot be compacted while allowing for safe and easy waste depositing through walk-in doors and large open tops.

Compactors
Our compactor service is suited to generators of large volumes of light to medium density waste, both
recyclable and non-recyclable.

Bin Sizes

Dry general waste service - Accepted materials

Rather than sending non-recyclable dry waste to landfill, businesses can recover its potential energy with our unique dry rubbish collection service. We collect suitable materials from diverse sources including manufacturing, retail, government and educational facilities, residuals from recycling facilities as well as construction and demolition waste streams. By diverting these materials from landfill, together we can reduce landfill gas emissions and environmental impact.

What is accepted?

  • Plastic
  • Timber
  • Textiles
  • Cardboard and paper
  • Construction and demolition waste
  • Hard waste from residential collections

Not accepted?

  • Asbestos
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Municipal Solid Waste
  • Contaminated soils
  • Explosives
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive waste
  • Medical waste
  • Pharmaceutical waste
  • Organics
  • Wet waste
  • Liquid waste

Key customers

Commercial and industrial

We collect hard and dry waste produced by businesses through a range of bin sizes suited to your volume and needs.

Construction and demolition

Our customers include the construction sector with dry waste uniquely suited to be turned into PEF.

Why choose Cleanaway

Sustainability first

Partnering with us enables your business to demonstrate responsible environmental management, meet waste reduction targets and boost your credentials with your customers and the community.

Tailored to your needs

Our collection times cater to your business needs, so you can focus on running your business instead of worrying about waste.

Integrated waste management solutions

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

One stop shop

Cleanaway provides a complete waste management solution that solves all waste management needs. Speak to us about a bespoke solution for your business.

More solutions for General Waste and Recycling

Businesses can divert more waste from landfill and improve sustainability rates with tailored general waste and recycling management.
Interested in a Cleanaway service?

Contact us directly on 13 13 39 or fill up one of these short forms. We will get back to you as soon as possible with your request or booking.

Find your nearest Cleanaway team

We are in every major city and region in Australia. Chances are you will find us not too far away from where you are. We’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, as well as Karratha, Rockhampton, Newcastle, Geelong, Port Augusta, Albury, and more.