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In New South Wales, the local government is embracing a circular economy. The idea behind this is that we reuse things as much as possible so we maximise usage to make the products we use more efficient. It’s a 20-year project because it won’t be effective until the right systems and infrastructures are in place. 

What does the circular economy look like in action? Single-use plastic will be completely phased out, there will be rules around separating garden and food waste for homes and businesses, and government agencies will prioritise recycled content. In addition to this, there will be financial incentives for producers and manufacturers to stop using the plastics we now deem problematic, as well as further incentives for using waste materials to produce new products.

Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Sydney 

The local government oversees Sydney’s waste management efforts and has sustainable waste goals, striving to reduce, reuse, and recycle our resources to reach zero waste in our local landfills eventually. This plan aims to reduce waste, recover resources, increase recycled material use in production and manufacturing, and ultimately, phase out problematic plastic use. 

What does that look like in action? 

The first big approach to sustainable waste management is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our biggest ally in sustainable waste management is reducing it at the source by using less. The next is to reuse products, items, and materials to maximise their efficiency, and finally – recycle.

Litter is a major problem and litter collecting campaigns have been growing in popularity and the government is encouraging people to do more. With a combination of public education and stricter enforcement, we can reduce the presence of litter in our community and prevent the risk it presents to our wildlife and waterways.

Biogas is a renewable energy source and the government is incentivising converting waste materials into biogas. This is something businesses are being encouraged to practice, but you can do it at home, too. It’s as simple as separating organic waste from the rest of your rubbish. 

Waste must be separated and segregated properly at its source, this is the most efficient way to optimise recovery of resources. That means separating hazardous materials from recyclables, organics, and general waste. 

The government is encouraging businesses to conduct waste assessments and plan accordingly. How much waste do they generate, what type, and how can they reduce, reuse, or recycle? Like residents, businesses have different bins to segregate their waste to encourage proper disposal. They’re also heavily encouraged to recycle with some given specific requirements depending on their waste streams or industry. 

If a business generates hazardous waste, it must follow safe handling and disposal regulations. 

Sustainable Waste Management Practices at Home

You might feel as though you’re only one person and you can’t make a difference, but you can and the circular economy is proof of just how much one person (or household) can do.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Reduce & Reuse

If you’re using single-use plastic or you’re notorious for disposing of things like they’re single-use, you can make changes. First, phase out single-use plastics and then look at how often you buy products packaged in difficult-to-recycle plastics. Not only can you avoid purchasing those products, but you can reach out to the manufacturer to encourage a change in packaging. The government is already encouraging businesses, but customer encouragement won’t hurt. 

Recycle

You can sort your waste at the source and ensure you’re using the council-provided bins properly. However, you can take it to the next step by enlisting the services of a professional rubbish removal service to haul your big piles of rubbish. Whether you’re landscaping the backyard, clearing out the garage to convert it to an office, or simply spring cleaning, a professional service will handle the heavy lifting, sort through it to segregate the rubbish properly, and handle the recycling, too. 

Most packaging highlights whether it can be recycled or not and how to recycle it, be sure to check the packaging and follow the recycling suggestions.

How Cheapest Load of Rubbish Can Help 

Cheapest Load of Rubbish offers affordable rubbish removal in Sydney, and not only will we send a crew right to your door to remove your rubbish, but our team will sort it all to ensure everything possible is recycled. There’s no need for you to sort through the mess and worry about what can or can’t be recycled – we’ll do it for you. 

If you have a lot of rubbish on your hands, give the Cheapest Load of Rubbish team a call and we’ll send a crew to your door to assess your haul. We provide on-the-spot quotes to ensure the price we quote is always the price you pay and we’ll even take it away on the same day. We recycle as much of the haul as we can and always ensure the rest goes to the correct facility, whether it’s a recycling point, a hazardous material drop, or a landfill. 

Do you have bulk rubbish on your hands? There’s more to its disposal than standard rubbish and it’s important to understand the process and guidelines to ensure it’s disposed of properly. The good news is you have options! 

Bulk Rubbish Explained 

Bulk rubbish is classed as any type of rubbish that won’t fit in the bin the council provided and regularly empties. It could be a sofa, washing machine, fridge, bed, or a combination of items. The category includes furniture, white goods, appliances, mattresses, bulk garden waste, electronics, batteries, and construction materials. 

So, if you’ve been renovating and need to clean the site up before the next stage, you need bulk rubbish collection to clear your feet. If you’re moving house, buying new furniture, or just having a clearout, you need a helping hand! 

Understanding what is classed as bulky rubbish is key to ensuring you follow the correct process. Some large items require careful handling and must be taken to a specific site for processing. The government is trying to restrict how much we send to landfill and Cheapest Load of Rubbish is on board with the aim to recycle everything possible. 

The council does offer a service to uplift old appliances and bulky items, but most councils limit this to one free collection a year and then require payment the rest of the time. So, if you’ve used your one-time collection, you’ll need to consider the cost versus using a private company to uplift it or making the run to the landfill yourself. 

The Need For Proper Disposal 

Whether it’s a washing machine, an old fridge, or broken laptops – these items contain damaging chemicals that can leech into the surrounding environment if they are improperly dumped. It’s vitally important that we take eco-friendly measures when disposing of any type of rubbish and bulk rubbish isn’t just unsightly, it can damage community wellness. Taking these items to the correct facility will ensure every part that can be recycled is, it keeps our community safe and clean, and it benefits the environment. 

Before you jump into your clear-out, consider whether any of your items can be donated. If it works and is in good condition, there’s a good chance someone will want it. If it’s not an item you’d donated to your local op shop, take a look at community social media pages to sell or give them away. This is particularly useful if you have a lot of old furniture on your hands that could be upcycled. 

Preparing Your Bulk Rubbish For Collection 

The best way to prepare your rubbish is to sort through it so you know what’s getting shipped out and what you’re keeping. If it has doors or drawers, you should open them up and double-check the item is empty. 

You can organise your bulk rubbish into recyclables and non-recyclables, but you don’t have to because our team will take that step regardless. Additionally, with Cheapest Load of Rubbish on site, there’s no need for you to wrangle any large items to the curb. Our team will remove them from where they’re situated. If you have hazardous items, set them to one side and we’ll assess them individually. 

You must recognise what common household items might be surprisingly considered bulky waste. The category includes televisions, computers, printers, barbecues, lawnmowers, and large garden tools. You might not think of it as oversized, but some “smaller” bulky items are hazardous if they aren’t disposed of properly. If it doesn’t fit in your bin or it’s a struggle for one person to handle, then it’s bulk rubbish. 

Commercial spaces also have bulk waste rubbish removal needs and bulk waste in a commercial setting includes appliances, furniture, and electronic waste. Of course, construction waste is bulk rubbish and Cheapest Load of Rubbish handles demolition cleanups, and rubbish removal after renovations, and can even give you a hand clearing up a construction site. We understand the importance of a safe work environment and our team will help ensure that yours is. 

How Cheapest Load of Rubbish Rubbish Removal in Sydney Can Help 

The best way to avoid falling foul of the guidelines is to enlist the professionals. With a trained team of rubbish removal experts, Cheapest Load of Rubbish knows the regulations inside and out and will ensure every item is disposed of properly. 

If you need a hand with bulk rubbish removal, there’s no better team to call than Cheapest Load of Rubbish. The Cheapest Load of Rubbish team is standing by to answer your call, and we can have a team with you today! We’ll arrive onsite and provide a free, no-obligation quote once we’ve assessed your rubbish. Our prices are based on the type of rubbish, the ease of access, and volume; we’ve been operating in the Sydney area for more than three decades and as a community-based business, we aim to deliver high-quality work for affordable prices. Reach out to Cheapest Load of Rubbish today.

There’s nothing more exciting than a move, but all change is stressful, even the happiest changes. If you don’t have a plan to organise your move, it will be more stressful than exciting. We have compiled some tips and hints to help you prepare for a move, including the most efficient rubbish removal strategies. 

Efficient Rubbish Removal Strategies 

The first stage of rubbish removal is decluttering. The last thing you want is to pack absolutely everything in your house and take your clutter with you. Moving is a fresh start, so be ruthless! 

It’s always helpful to create a timeline to help you stay on schedule – that means setting goals for clearing and packing each room, having a plan for efficient sorting, and using whatever resources are available to you. 

Ideally, the process should start at least a month before you move. You don’t want to leave it to the last minute. 

Work room by room and sort through your belongings to determine what will be making the move to the new property and what won’t be. When you have a pile of items you definitely don’t want, you can sort them into a donate, sell or bin pile. 

You can categorise your belongings into types or you can do it by room – whatever makes it easier when you reach the other end. A lot of people use colour coding and room categories for ultra organisation. For example, you might want to categorise everything together for the living room… but, to make unpacking easier you may want to break it down into electronics, photos, accessories, etc. 

Start with the most cluttered area and if you’re dealing with a partner’s space or your children’s belongings, involve them in the process to ensure you don’t dispose of something sentimental. Typically, the most cluttered areas at home are kitchens and storage ideas. If you have duplicates – you only need one! 

If you have furniture items you aren’t going to keep and they’re storing clutter – you might want to start there so you can arrange to get rid of the furniture earlier in the moving process. You don’t have to wait until moving day to resell or donate these. 

As you work through the clutter in each room, you can start packing up the items you’re definitely keeping. It will make the entire process much easier when you start the full packing process.  

If there are items in great condition that no longer serve their intended purpose, consider if you can use them elsewhere. For example, maybe your child has outgrown a piece of furniture, but could it be used to organise the shed or garage or even repainted and placed in the bathroom?

Donate or Resell 

If you have items in good condition, you may be able to donate them and many op shops will collect the items so you don’t need to worry about dealing with bulky items. The first step is to check the op shop requirements and look at what items they’re accepting. It will save you a lot of phone calls if you find one shop that will accept everything. 

Alternatively, you can resell or give away items that are in good condition or could be upcycled. Many people love a project and giving furniture a fresh life is a passion they’re willing to pay a small fee for. The benefit of this route isn’t just the cash in your pocket, you can require an uplift in the listing. So, someone is paying you to pick up the item you want to get rid of! You can also list items for free with uplift, you’d be surprised at how quickly people snap items up. 

The Final Stage 

Freeing yourself of the rubbish is the final stage (before the actual move). 

Don’t wait until moving day to deal with this. 

Don’t leave anything behind with the thought that it’s useful to someone else. Nobody wants your leftovers, even if it’s a nice piece of furniture. If it wasn’t in the terms of the sale, don’t leave it behind. 

How Cheapest Load of Rubbish Rubbish Removal in Sydney Can Help 

As stressful as the moving process is, you don’t have to make it harder on yourself by trying to fit in several runs to the landfill. The last thing you need is to comb the internet for the nearest recycling points for this, that, and the other. Instead, give Cheapest Load of Rubbish a call and let our friendly team of experts handle the rubbish removal process. We can uplift old appliances, white goods, furniture, electronics, paint, garden waste, construction waste, and just about anything else you might need to dispose of. 

The process couldn’t be easier – get in touch and we’ll be with you in just a few hours. We’ll assess your rubbish haul and provide a free, no-obligation quote, and if you’re happy to proceed, so are we! We can start clearing your rubbish right away.

Are you ready to organise your home, declutter it, and reduce waste moving forward? 

You’re pressed for time, it’s understandable. You have so much to stay on top of, clutter is just another to-do on your list, but you’re ready to do it now! Great! Join the club! It’s time to turn over a new leaf and make a positive contribution to the eco-conscious movement and it has to start at home.  Let’s get started. 

Organising Your Home  

Getting started is often the hardest part, so make it easier on yourself with a bit of planning. The last thing you want is to start in a bunch of different rooms and give up halfway. 

As tempting as it is to tackle the biggest room first… you may want to ease yourself into that. Start with something smaller (even a drawer!) on the scale and use it to build momentum and motivation. Whatever you tackle, be sure you have enough time to finish the task. If there’s a large room that will take more than one day, break the room into manageable tasks so that you’re still organised. 

As with any cleaning session, you should have organised piles of things you can donate, recycle, bin, or keep. It’s easier to let go of things when you think about the ultimate goal being to decide what treasures you want to keep. As difficult as it is to let go, if you don’t use it or have space, you need to be ruthless. 

When determining what pile something belongs in, be considerate. The bookcase you hate in the living room could still be a useful organisational tool in the shed. Or, with a lick of paint, it might look great in the bathroom for towels and toilet rolls. Likewise, don’t just dump it in the donate pile if it isn’t in good condition, it creates more work for op shops. However, there are free-cycling sites where you can post your items for people who love projects. 

Reducing Waste 

With your home clutter-free, you can set your eyes on the future. How are you going to reduce waste moving forward? Well, first things first, make sure you have a clear recycling area to ensure you’re getting the basics right. Your council bins should be more than sufficient for your everyday recycling and rubbish, but it’s those extra bits that trip you up. 

From the big annual gardening clearout to the electronic devices that break down all at once; these are unique opportunities to reduce your waste. A professional rubbish removal service can uplift excess garden waste and a range of other items for recycling or landfill. You can also create a compost heap if you enjoy gardening. 

When it comes to electronic devices, you can recycle them through various online companies. These companies either refurbish devices for resale or take the usable parts. 

Once you’ve cleared out the clutter, you can organise the remaining items. Everything should have a home and if it isn’t in use, it should be tucked away in its home. That being said, if it gets regular use, its home should be somewhere handy so you can easily access it. If you tuck it on a high shelf or the back of a cupboard, you will never put it away. 

As for keeping your home clutter-free? Having a regular tidy-up day where you clear any clutter that accumulates should help you stay on top of things. The first big decluttering session is always the hardest, but as long as you commit to it, you will only ever have to do it once. 

Try to be mindful of what you collect or keep in the future. If you buy new socks and underwear, the old ones should get tossed. If you buy a new toaster, the old toaster should be recycled. There’s no point letting things build back up to create a new clutter problem. Staying clutter-free means there’s less to clean, less to organise, and much less to stress about! With reducing waste in mind, you’ll have more financial freedom. 

Call Cheapest Load of Rubbish: Rubbish Removal in Sydney 

If you have a lot of clutter on your hands, the best way to remove it efficiently is to call Cheapest Load of Rubbish rubbish removal in Sydney. The Cheapest Load of Rubbish team can handle loads of all sizes, ensuring that recyclable items are taken to the right centres before heading to the landfill. We aim to recycle as much as possible, which means our teams are highly skilled and knowledgeable in breaking items down to get them to the right destination. 

Get in touch and we can have a team with you today to provide a free, on-the-spot, no-obligation quote. It’s as easy as making a phone call or submitting our online form. Once the team is with you, they will assess your rubbish haul and give you a quote – the price we quote is the price you pay, and there are no hidden fees. Better yet, we can remove your rubbish today!

**Please note, Cheapest Load of Rubbish can’t accept all hazardous waste. Please check with your local council first and then enquire with us to check what we can take. Please contact your local council for council clean-ups in your area.**

Are you itching to get rid of all your old rubbish, but you have no idea when and where to start? You should start right now, but you can’t just dive in, it takes organisation to get the job done well. Once you start the clear out, what do you do with all the rubbish? We walk you through the DIY rubbish removal process. 

When to Do It Yourself 

If you have the time and the willpower, doing it yourself is a great idea. Nobody knows your junk like you, so you’re in the best position to handle the clearout. Or, at least the sorting stage of the proceedings. 

There’s also an element of convenience to handling rubbish removal on your own, you’re completely in charge of the timeline and you can fit the clear-out into your schedule. However, rubbish removal companies are very flexible and many provide same-day services. So, if you pick up the phone to call for a quote, they can be with you in a matter of hours to clear everything away (where possible). 

Typically, the best time to do it yourself is when the job is smaller and more manageable. 

How to Do It Yourself 

The first step in this process is getting organised. Is there one room in particular you’re focused on, or is there a household’s worth of rubbish to ditch? A plan of attack will keep you on track and prevent you from getting overwhelmed by the size of the task. 

Create boxes or piles – what is for donation, recycling, landfill, or selling. It’s much easier to DIY rubbish removal if you’re organised from the outset. 

Before you get stuck in, be sure to wear protective gear. If you’re digging through a garage or a shed, you should wear thick gloves, a mask, and goggles. You never know what creatures, sharp items, or dusty mess you’ll come across. 

There may be awkward or heavy items you struggle to move or load. In these cases, you should dismantle the items to make them easier to handle. Remember, if the task is too large, don’t be afraid to reach out to a professional rubbish removal service. They’re equipped with the protective equipment, training, and skills to handle jobs of all sizes. 

If you have old furniture on your hands, don’t just dump it without a second thought. Can it be repaired or upcycled? If so, listing it on an online marketplace could result in a bit of quick cash, but at the very least, someone else will come and collect it. It’s less work for you! 

Check with your council about the white goods collection, many offer a free removal service. Alternatively, consult the manufacturer – many provide an uplift service for a small fee. 

If you choose the latter, be sure to pack your vehicle with as much as possible to reduce the number of trips you need to make. By the time you tally up the petrol costs, you may find it was cheaper to call in the professionals. 

Find your nearest recycling centre and make a trip to hand off your recyclables. If you’re not sure whether you can recycle it or not, double-check with your local council. Recycling points provide a clear list of what they accept and there are pop-ups for other items. 

Trek to the nearest landfill to dump the rest of your clutter. You will most likely come across broken appliances and furniture as you’re clearing out, and that’s when it’s time to call in the professionals. A professional rubbish removal service can remove everything from broken furniture and appliances to old white goods, garden rubbish, mattresses, and anything else you might have on your hands! The professionals will even sort through the haul to ensure everything is disposed of properly. The best part is that your rubbish can be removed within a few hours and won’t spend time sitting around taking up space!

Once you clear your feet and see a rubbish-free home, you can grab the cleaning caddy and give the place a good deep clean! It might be exhausting, but it’s equally satisfying. 

Call Cheapest Load of Rubbish: Rubbish Removal in Sydney 

If you encounter issues with handling rubbish removal on your own, you don’t need to deal with the hassle. Instead, call Cheapest Load of Rubbish! We’ll send a team to your door to evaluate your rubbish haul, give you a no-obligation on-the-spot quote, and, if you’re happy, the team will whisk away your rubbish right away. It’s as easy as reaching out to the team today.

**Please note, Cheapest Load of Rubbish can’t accept all hazardous waste. Please check with your local council first and then enquire with us to check what we can take. Please contact your local council for council clean-ups in your area.**

YThe advancement in technology has gifted us with incredible tools of convenience, whether it’s mobile phones, small appliances, tablets, batteries, or photocopiers. Electronics make our lives easier in all manner of ways, but their construction demands many hazardous materials and rare earth minerals. So, it’s important that we use them for as long as possible. These tools don’t last forever, though, and when an electronic item reaches the end of its life, you can’t simply dispose of it in the general waste bin like you would any other item. 

Electronic waste (e-waste) contains hazardous substances that can be harmful to the environment and wildlife and must be properly recycled to minimise that risk. Recycling also allows processors to salvage key materials to forge new electronics or refurbish items for continued use rather than mining new materials. 

Getting To Grips With E-Waste 

According to statistics from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment and Water, Australians generate more than double the global average of e-waste per capita, a whopping 22kg! That’s only set to grow in the coming years, which means we all bear the responsibility to ensure we dispose of our e-waste responsibly. 

While large organisations do bear some responsibility for the level of e-waste Australia produces, individuals should also look at their electronic usage and consider how they have disposed of old phones, tablets, televisions, or refrigerators in the past. You might not have realised recycling was an option back then, but now you do and it’s your responsibility to ensure you dispose of your e-waste properly. 

It might present a challenge initially, but the good news is there are plenty of options available to ensure you dispose of yours properly. Sydney holds quarterly recycling events and they accept almost all types of electronics and a range of other items. However, there are several items they will not accept, including electric blankets, business electronics, commercial electronics, hazardous waste, and items without a battery, power cord, or plug. 

What if you have these items? Your best bet is to call a professional rubbish removal company and discuss whether these are items they can uplift. Businesses that deal with hazardous waste require licenses to handle, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste properly. Ensure the company you enlist is qualified to carry out the task, all you need to do is ask whether they’re permitted to dispose of the items you have. 

Whether you plan to use the local recycling event or call in the professionals, ensure you delete personal data from computers, tablets, phones, and smartwatches. The recycling centre won’t do it for you, so it’s up to you. There are also recycling stations where you can take smaller electronic items, including lightbulbs and batteries. 

Cheapest Load Of Rubbish Handles E-Waste 

So, how do professional rubbish removal companies handle e-waste? At Cheapest Load Of Rubbish, our process is simple. We will send a team to your home or professional site and our team members will uplift any of the e-waste you want removed. We handle computers, printers, copiers, phones, scanners, mice, keyboards, cables, chargers, batteries, and any other e-waste you can think of! 

Our goal is to recycle as much of what we uplift as possible, and that includes e-waste. With a well-trained and knowledgeable team, you can rest easy knowing that if your e-waste can be recycled, our team will deposit it at the nearest recycling centre. If not, it will be taken to the correct disposal site. One person can’t change the world, but if we all do our bit, we can take giant leaps together. 

Cheapest Load Of Rubbish Rubbish Removal in Sydney 

The safest way to ensure your waste is recycled or disposed of properly is to enlist the services of a professional removal company, especially if you are having a major clear-out, operating a commercial office, or dealing with a construction site. 

If you have e-waste on your hands, Cheapest Load Of Rubbish can help. While you’re clearing out old gadgets, you might as well make the most of it and have a full-scale clear-out. If you have broken furniture hiding in a shed, old items shoved to the back of a closet or you’re clearing a deceased estate, we can help. We’re happy to uplift old appliances, mattresses, e-waste, furniture, garden waste, hazardous waste, and more! We also offer rubbish removal in Sydney for commercial customers. We’ll help you with those office clean-outs, e-waste, partitions, and storage facility clean-outs. Do you have construction waste? We can clear general building waste, including timber, concrete, demolition rubbish, and hard access rubbish! 

No space is too tight or too tricky for the Cheapest Load Of Rubbish team. Reach out to arrange your free, no-obligation quote. We’ll send a team to your door to assess your rubbish and provide you with an on-the-spot quote. If you’re happy with the quote, our team will get right to work. 

It’s as easy as that.

**Please note, Cheapest Load of Rubbish can’t accept all hazardous waste. Please check with your local council first and then enquire with us to check what we can take. Please contact your local council for council clean-ups in your area.**

You might be surprised to learn just how many items around the house or job site are considered hazardous waste. Hazardous waste items can’t be dropped in any bin, they require safe handling and careful disposal to ensure they don’t contaminate soil, or waterways, or impact the local wildlife. So, you must familiarise yourself with the hazardous waste around you and learn how to handle and dispose of it properly. 

What is Hazardous Waste and Why Proper Disposal Matters 

The most obvious hazardous waste includes paints, solvents, electronic waste, pesticides, and batteries. 

Explosives, poisons, infectious substances, flammable liquids and solids are also hazardous waste. In addition, water or waste that contains cadmium, lead, copper, asbestos, zinc, and mercury. Wastes from producing metals, plastics, latex, resins, glues, and adhesives. 

All of these require careful handling to protect public health. 

Why? 

They represent a clear danger to the public. If you dispose of hazardous waste incorrectly, it can contaminate the soil and pollute water. If chemicals are left to leach into soil, they affect plant growth and could also enter the food chain. There’s also a risk of them entering the water system, which is a danger to the water treatment process and aquatic life.

Safe Handling

When it comes to safe handling, hazardous waste should never be decanted into other containers, as they should always be properly labelled. You should wear the correct protective gear when handling and ensure the item is secured in a well-ventilated area. 

The first step is to check local regulations to ensure you know how your local council deals with a particular item. If you don’t feel comfortable handling and disposing of the items yourself, you can use an approved collection company to handle the uplift. As long as the company is licensed, they will have a trained team of professionals on hand to dispose of each item correctly. 

Do not throw your hazardous waste in the bin, pour chemicals down the drain, mix it with different waste, abandon it curbside, or ignore the warning labels.

How To Handle a Spill 

If you accidentally spill an item classified as hazardous waste, there are steps to follow. 

If it is immediately hazardous to health or dangerous, evacuate the area and contain the spill. An absorbent material like kitty litter or sand is useful to keep on hand. The product label or safety data sheet should detail the proper steps for a safe cleanup, and ensure you follow these exactly, including wearing the correct personal protective equipment. 

Everything contaminated by the spill should be placed in a sealed container and must be disposed of at the designated waste facility for this specific hazardous waste. 

If you’re dealing with a large spill or you’re unsure how to proceed, contact a hazardous waste professional (or the local emergency services) to assist.

Proper Hazardous Rubbish Removal in Sydney 

Batteries of any type should be recycled at designated recycling facilities or specific pop-up drop-off points throughout the city.  

There are also official drop-off sites and waste collection facilities for oil-based paints, while solvents should be taken to municipal hazardous waste programs. 

If you have garden pesticides on your hands and you’re not sure what to do with them, there are special events that welcome a range of hazardous wastes including pesticides. 

Medications are also hazardous waste and it doesn’t matter whether it’s expired or you simply no longer take that specific medication, it should be disposed of properly. Not only could birds and other wildlife be impacted by improper disposal, but you never know where blister packs end up on their path to the landfill and it could endanger children and domesticated pets. 

Local pharmacies are usually happy to take back medications, but if yours isn’t, speak to your GP about what you should do with your medication. They can either direct you to a pharmacy or they will take the medication back and dispose of it properly. You should not flush medication down the toilet, this can contaminate water supplies and endanger local wildlife. 

With e-waste, including old computers, televisions, and phones, look for the nearest e-waste recycling program. 

Certain wastes are covered by chemical control orders (CCO), and these are governed by additional restrictions. The orders detail the safe handling and disposal of each item, and New South Wales has six CCOs in place. Failure to comply with these can result in fines of $250,000 for individuals (and a further $60,000 per day of violation) and $1,000,000 for businesses (and a further $120,000 per day of violation).

Call Cheapest Load of Rubbish 

If you aren’t sure where to dispose of a hazardous item, check with your local council. The website is the first port of call and should provide you with a list of hazardous waste disposal points. There are regular collection events if there is not a disposal point near you. 

Hazardous waste should never be deposited in a general waste bin. Batteries contain highly toxic materials while paints and solvents contain harmful chemicals and volatile organic compounds. Electronic waste often contains lead and mercury, which require proper processing. 

Alternatively, you can enlist the services of a professional rubbish removal company. Cheapest Load of Rubbish can provide you with an on-the-spot free, no-obligation quote. Give us a call or complete our online form and we’ll send a team to your door to assess your waste; if you’re happy to proceed, the team will uplift your hazardous waste safely and ensure it is disposed of in line with local regulations.

In a perfect world, we would already be living sustainable lives. The truth is we have a long way to go, but that doesn’t mean we don’t all have a part to play. From recycling to energy-efficient appliances, there are plenty of ways to make a difference. It just so happens that many eco-friendly tips also save you money. What about composting? Well, as it happens, composting is a great way to reduce waste and create organic matter, which is good news for the environment and great news for those veggies you’ve been trying to grow.

A Guide To Composting

We like to think of composting as nature’s best recycling method. Organic matter dies off and decomposes, leaving compost, a nutrient-rich material to feed your garden, lawn or even a farm. Compost is a great organic fertiliser, ideal for potting plants or mulching trees. 

You can add lawn trimmings, leaves, and fruit and vegetable scraps to a compost bin and it will all break down into that rich soil. Heat is a key function of the process; the microorganisms contribute to organic decomposition by generating that heat naturally. As the temperature rises, the decomposition process moves quicker, which kills off any of the harmful pathogens that could potentially compromise your compost heap. 

So, how do you start your own compost bin? 

It’s all about using key ingredients to their best effect. You need green items for nitrogen and brown items for carbon. 

Green

Green or nitrogen-rich items ideal for the compost bin include fruit and vegetable scraps, grass clippings, pruning trimmings, coffee grounds, tea leaves, and manure (cow, horse, chicken – not dog or cat!).

Brown

Brown or carbon-rich items ideal for the compost bin include dried leaves, dried grass, straw, shredded paper, and smaller twigs and branches. If it’s thicker than your little finger, it’s unlikely to break down quickly enough to be much composting help.

Items to Avoid

There are a range of items people think are suitable for composting, but they aren’t. So, don’t be tempted to toss in dairy products or meat scraps; these are only likely to attract pests. Don’t use dog and cat manure, whether you plan to use the compost to fertilise plants for food or not. Plastic and vacuum dust are also not suitable additions.

Getting Started

Start by choosing a compost bin, it should be the right size for your needs, whether big or small. Ensure it’s enclosed because that will help it reach the temperatures it needs for your ingredients to decompose. 

You need to locate your compost bin on a flat surface with some shade and away from your home (and think of your neighbours too). Remember, it can get heavy, so you want it to be in a good location to mulch and fertilise your plants without too much heavy lifting. 

It’s worth remembering that the smaller an item is, the quicker it will decompose, so break things down as much as possible to help your compost mix break down quicker. Now, get your compost started with a potting mix or old mulch and small twigs. This should cover the bottom of your bin and provide drainage and airflow. From there, you can alternate brown and green materials, lightly watering each layer, until it’s one-third full. If you are concerned about ratios, you want to achieve one-part green to two-part brown, or at least as close to that as possible. Finish with a top layer of soil to trap heat and moisture. You should be able to feel its heat within a day or two, which is a sure sign the contents are decomposing. 

You can maintain your compost bin by regularly adding a mix of green and brown materials. Add air to the mix every week, which is as simple as turning your compost materials with a garden fork. It will break down quicker if you aerate it regularly. 

If it grows particularly whiffy, add more brown materials and aerate it. If it isn’t breaking down quickly enough, add water and activating ingredients (manure, coffee grounds, comfrey leaves) and aerate more often. 

How will you know it’s ready to use? 

When your compost is dark and looks like rich soil, it’s ready. How quickly this occurs will depend on how mindful you’ve been looking after your compost bin and how big the bin is, too. It can take several months to reach this point, and it shouldn’t be used until it reaches maturity. The reason for this is it will continue to produce heat, which could damage your plants. 

Garden Rubbish Removal in Sydney 

If you’re clearing out your garden and preparing for a fruitful harvest, reach out to Cheapest Load of Rubbish to handle your garden rubbish removal in Sydney. You can’t compost everything, and you don’t have to feel bad about that; we’d be more than happy to handle all the bigger items, whether heavy tree branches that won’t break down quickly enough in a compost pile or diseased plants. We uplift all types of green and garden waste. We can even handle old furniture, mattresses, and white goods if you have more to get rid of. 

Get in touch with us to arrange a free on-the-spot quote.

**Please note, Cheapest Load of Rubbish are a private company specialising in residential, commercial and construction rubbish removal. Please contact your local council for council clean-ups in your area.**

The council provides a weekly rubbish removal service that removes your general household waste. They even offer removals for recycling and garden waste, and when you have more than normal, you can call them and ask for a special uplift. 

But, what do you do if you have more rubbish than a typical council can handle or are restricted with time? 

Whether you’re planning to move, scheduling a renovation, or managing a deceased estate, there are a lot of reasons to clear out and dealing with a skip-hire company can be frustrating when arranging drop off and pick-up times. Why waste your time when there is an easier rubbish removal scenario? A rubbish removal scenario that can be used for residential clients and commercial and construction clients, too. Whatever your needs, Cheapest Load of Rubbish has a service which caters to you. 

Residential 

Whether you love knickknacks or just hate decluttering, it’s easy to collect rubbish, from the broken dining room table you hid in the garage to the old washing machine you pushed into the shed. You don’t have to wait for spring to launch a deep clean, and you don’t have to call the council or track down a skip either. 

The biggest drawback of using the council service is you still need to wrestle with heavy items and get them to the curbside for uplift. That isn’t the case when you use a reputable rubbish removal service like Cheapest Load of Rubbish, and their team will be more than happy to move items from their original resting place. 

Having a major clearout is as simple as going room by room to clear out what you no longer need before calling a rubbish removal service to haul it all away. Cheapest Load of Rubbish can take away old appliances, electrical items, old or broken furniture, mattresses, green waste, garden rubbish. No matter how big the job, we’ll have your rubbish cleared in no time! 

Once you know what you want to get rid of, call a rubbish removal service to ask for a quote. At Cheapest Load of Rubbish, we will send a team to your door to assess your rubbish and provide you with a free on-site quote. If you’re happy with our quote, we can start clearing your rubbish right away. 

Commercial 

If you’re moving to a new office and need to clear out the old one or prepare for the new one, commercial rubbish removal can help. If it’s a clean-out that’s gotten out of hand or a planned spring clean to prepare for a new financial year, a rubbish removal company can remove electronic waste, paper, cardboard, recyclable waste, office furniture, and we can also clear out facility storage units, too. 

With so many different rubbish items to sort through, the last thing anyone has time to do is figure out where each item should go. You don’t need to! You can call Cheapest Load of Rubbish and allow our team to sort through the rubbish; we are passionate about community and the environment and aim to recycle as much as possible. We always ensure the rubbish we remove is disposed of safely and legally. 

Construction 

Whether you run a tight ship on a demolition site, managing a new build or renovations, safety is paramount on every construction site. At Cheapest Load of Rubbish, our team is equipped, experienced, and trained to clear construction debris, from general building waste and site cleanups to hard access rubbish removal and more. We know that excess rubbish can cause potential hazards on a construction site, and not only will we clear it out, but we’ll recycle as much as possible, too. 

Our team is trained and knowledgeable to ensure your job site remains compliant while we work. With our affordable prices, you can’t afford to take a different cleanup path.

How Cheapest Load of Rubbish Can Help 

There are so many rubbish types to deal with, and many come with different disposal methods and safety measures. You can’t dump everything in the same bin, but you can use a reputable rubbish removal service, like Cheapest Load of Rubbish, to sort and recycle it for you. 

We’re becoming more environmentally conscious as a nation, and part of being a responsible citizen is ensuring you dispose of rubbish properly. Why not get in touch with Cheapest Load of Rubbish to handle your rubbish removal in Sydney? At Cheapest Load of Rubbish, we aim to recycle as much of the waste we uplift as possible, ensuring rubbish is dealt with the environment in mind. So, if it can be recycled, you can rest assured knowing we will recycle it. 

Whether you have old furniture and clothes cluttering your home, electronic waste around the office or your construction site needs a professional touch, get in touch with the team to arrange a free on-site quote. Our trucks are crewed by two members of the team, and they can start the job immediately if you’re happy with the vote.