About
Rapid emergency spill
cleanup available 24/7
When spills happen, a fast, professional response makes all the difference. Cleanaway’s 1800 SPILLS service provides the right support when you need it, operating 24/7 to contain, clean up and safely dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous spills.
Our rapid response team is ready to mobilise at any time, bringing specialist equipment and proven expertise to quickly restore safety and minimise risk to people, property and the environment.
Cleanaway’s 24-hour emergency response hotline, 1800 SPILLS (1800 774 557), is an essential number to keep on hand for any business that operates industrial facilities or is involved in transporting or storing waste, liquid products or chemicals.
Hazardous and chemical spills
Includes spills involving oils, fuels, chemicals, acids, alkalis, and other hazardous liquids or substances that require specialised containment, clean-up, and disposal.
Non-hazardous and general spills
Covers spills such as wastewater, food products, and other non-toxic liquids or materials that still require prompt removal to prevent safety or environmental risks.
Comprehensive
Industry-leading expertise for all emergency spill situations
Expertise and experience
Our dedicated team is supported by technical specialists within Cleanaway, including chemists, lab technicians, occupational health and safety, and environmental officers.
Specialist equipment
We have emergency response spill trailers, communication systems, vacuum loading, tankers, excavators, tip trucks pumps, containment, and other emergency response apparatus.
Fully compliant
We are certified to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and AS 4801 (Occupational Health and Safety) standards, and use a fully documented and proven emergency response management system.
Total management solution
We manage the whole process from the initial collection to the final disposal, with the goal to deliver a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible solution.
Process
Cleanaway’s emergency spill response
We isolate the spill, and endeavour to protect sensitive areas and safely remove contaminants.
All hazardous and non-hazardous waste is safely collected, transported, processed and safely disposed of.
We provide incident reports, and waste tracking about the details of the spill.
Output
What happens to spills waste
Once collected, waste from emergency spill clean-ups is safely transported to licensed facilities for treatment or disposal. Hazardous and chemical waste is stabilised, neutralised, or otherwise treated to eliminate risks before being sent to appropriate disposal or recovery sites.
Non-hazardous waste is processed for recycling or disposed of at approved facilities in compliance with environmental regulations. Throughout the process, detailed records are kept, giving you peace of mind that your spill has been managed responsibly.
Our promise
Why choose Cleanaway
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Health, safety and environmental focus
We implement rigorous controls to safely collect, treat and dispose of waste, minimising the risk of harm to people and the environment while working with strict compliance standards.
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Nationwide service you can count
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 across most of Australia.
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Market-leading infrastructure
Our licensed, state-of-the-art facilities enable safe, efficient waste processing and resource recovery at scale.
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Making a sustainable future possible together
We’re leading the way in sustainable waste management and resource recovery, helping Australia to transition to a circular economy.