Coolant and antifreeze recycling

Cleanaway provides recycling and disposal services for used coolant and antifreeze from automotive and industrial workshops, providing a safe and sustainable to managing your waste.

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About

Safe and sustainable
disposal of coolant and antifreeze

Cleanaway provides specialised services for the safe collection, transport and treatment of used coolant and antifreeze.

Disposing of coolant or antifreeze in general waste bins or down the drain can pollute waterways and soil, breach environmental regulations, and be harmful to our health and the environment. Recycling used coolant and antifreeze is an environmentally friendly solution but requires a licenced provider like Cleanaway who can safely handle hazardous waste while recovering glycol for reuse.

We collect all types of spent engine coolants and glycol-based fluids from automotive, industrial and manufacturing customers across Australia. Understanding that operational downtime can be costly, we work with you to determine the most efficient collection method.

Whether you’re operating an automotive workshop, industrial plant or heavy machinery site, Cleanaway ensures your antifreeze and coolant waste is handled safely, sustainably and in compliance with EPA regulations.

Used coolant and antifreeze

Collection and treatment of spent engine coolant and antifreeze from vehicles, machinery, and industrial equipment.

Pouring antifreeze. Filling a windshield washer tank with an antifreeze in winter cold weather.

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Contaminated containers and residues

Safe disposal of packaging, drums, and residues containing coolant or antifreeze.

Service

Who we work with

Our antifreeze and coolant disposal and recycling services are ideal for:
Automobile mechanic repairman hands repairing a car engine automotive workshop with a wrench, car service and maintenance,Repair service.
Automotive repair workshops

That manage engine coolant flushed from cars, trucks and commercial fleets.

Servicing and repairing trucks in a large garage. Car service and truck maintenance. Auto mechanic checking the truck in the garage.
Heavy equipment operators

Including industrial and mining vehicles requiring coolant system maintenance.

HVAC units (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).
Industrial manufacturers

For coolant used in HVAC systems, machinery and processing operations.

Replacing tires on wheels of mining dump car in garage. Maintenance fix service of industry truck
Vehicle service and fleet depots

That need centralised coolant collections and reporting.

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Process

Our collection, transport and treatment process

Our systems are designed to manage fluids contaminated with lead, chromium and other harmful substances. Here’s how we process your antifreeze and coolant waste to safely dispose of or destroy hazardous waste, as well as recover viable glycol.
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Assessment and scheduling
We assess your waste type, volume and location to determine the most efficient collection method.
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Collection
Licensed technicians arrive onsite with appropriate containers or pump-out equipment.
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Transport
Waste is securely transported in EPA-compliant vehicles with proper manifests and waste tracking.
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Treatment
Fluids are filtered, neutralised and processed. Glycol is recovered where viable and remaining contaminants are destroyed or sent for secure disposal.
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Reporting
We provide full documentation for regulatory compliance and internal reporting needs.

Details

Collection and bin options for used coolant and antifreeze

Cleanaway tailors collection to your waste volumes and operational needs.
 

A range of bin sizes and sealed drums for larger volumes 

Pump-out services for fixed tanks and sumps 

Onsite storage solutions for ongoing service schedules

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Output

What your antifreeze and coolant waste can become

Where possible, we recover reusable components such as glycol, allowing it to be repurposed into new coolant.

This has a number of benefits:

  • Conserves resources: Recycling used coolant reduces the need to produce virgin ethylene or propylene glycol, which relies on non-renewable petrochemicals.
  • Supports a circular economy: Coolant recycling keeps valuable resources like glycol in use for longer.
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Our promise

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 potential cost savings while working towards your sustainability goals.

  • Streamlined services

    We offer a total waste management solution, providing you with seamless customer service, 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 across most of Australia.