BIN TYPES
Every waste stream, handled correctly
From general waste to medical and prescribed streams, we manage the full spectrum — compliantly, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Waste Streams
All waste types we manage
Knowing your waste streams is the first step to an efficient, compliant waste program. Here's what we handle — and how.
General Waste
Everyday non-recyclable waste from commercial premises. Collected and transported to landfill or waste-to-energy facilities.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Paper & Cardboard
High-volume paper and cardboard streams from offices, retailers and manufacturers — baled, collected and recycled.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
→
Comingled Recycling
Mixed recyclables including plastics, glass, metals, and cartons collected together and sorted at a materials recovery facility.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Electronics (E-Waste)
Computers, printers, phones, and other electronic equipment. Diverted from landfill and processed by certified e-waste recyclers.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Document Destruction
Secure, certified shredding of confidential
documents and data media. Chain-of-custody managed from collection to destruction certificate.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Bathroom & Sanitary
Hygienic collection of sanitary waste, nappy
disposal, and washroom consumables for
commercial facilities and healthcare
environments.
Specialised
→
Medical & Biohazard
Clinical waste, sharps, pathological waste, and biohazardous materials. Collected in compliant containers and treated to eliminate risk.
Specialised
→
Liquid Waste
Grease trap waste, cooking oils, and other liquid streams from commercial kitchens and food production facilities. Pumped and treated compliantly.
Specialised
→
Prescribed Waste
Chemically hazardous or otherwise regulated
waste requiring special handling, tracking and disposal under EPA guidelines.
Specialised
→
Glass
Commercial glass streams from hospitality, retail, and manufacturing — collected separately and recycled back into new glass products.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Metal
Scrap metals, aluminium, steel, and mixed
ferrous/non-ferrous streams from manufacturing and demolition — with strong recycling value.
Hook Lift
Specialised
→
Plastics
Soft plastics, rigid plastics, and polystyrene
streams. We identify the right recovery pathway for each plastic type — keeping them out of landfill.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Wood & Timber
Offcuts, pallets, and demolition timber. Diverted from landfill via mulching, biomass energy recovery, or resale where possible.
Hook Lift
→
Polystyrene & Foam
EPS and foam packaging collected from
distributors, manufacturers, and retailers —
compacted and recycled into new products.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Organic Waste
Food scraps, garden organics, and other
biodegradable materials. Diverted from landfill to composting or anaerobic digestion facilities.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Why It Matters
Correct waste segregation saves you money
Mixing waste streams is the most common — and costly — waste management mistake. Here's why getting it right matters.
01
Lower disposal costs
Recycling streams are significantly cheaper to dispose of than general waste. Segregating correctly reduces your overall waste bill — often substantially.
02
Better recycling outcomes
Contaminated recycling loads get rejected and sent to landfill. Clean segregation ensures recyclables actually get recycled — not wasted.
03
Regulatory compliance
Medical, prescribed, and liquid waste have strict handling requirements. Incorrect disposal carries significant penalties. We ensure full compliance.
04
Sustainability reporting
Accurate stream data enables meaningful sustainability reporting — critical for organisations with ESG commitments or government contracts.
Still unsure which bin is right for you?
Our team will assess your site and recommend the best fit — at no cost.
Send an Enquiry
1300 492 783
Waste Sense
The national waste service broker helping Australian businesses make sense of their waste needs and source solutions of all sizes.
1300 492 783
service@wastesense.com.au
2/16 Northumberland Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Solutions
Commercial
Hospitality
Medical / Healthcare
Shopping Centres
Manufacturing
Support
© 2026 Waste Sense Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
BIN TYPES
Every waste stream, handled correctly
From general waste to medical and prescribed streams, we manage
the full spectrum — compliantly, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Waste Streams
All waste types we manage
Knowing your waste streams is the first step to an efficient, compliant
waste program. Here's what we handle — and how.
General Waste
Everyday non-recyclable waste from commercial premises. Collected and transported to landfill or waste-to-energy facilities.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Paper & Cardboard
High-volume paper and cardboard streams from offices, retailers and manufacturers — baled, collected and recycled.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
→
Comingled Recycling
Mixed recyclables including plastics, glass, metals, and cartons collected together and sorted at a materials recovery facility.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Electronics (E-Waste)
Computers, printers, phones, and other electronic equipment. Diverted from landfill and processed by certified e-waste recyclers.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Document Destruction
Secure, certified shredding of confidential
documents and data media. Chain-of-custody managed from collection to destruction certificate.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Bathroom & Sanitary
Hygienic collection of sanitary waste, nappy
disposal, and washroom consumables for
commercial facilities and healthcare
environments.
Specialised
→
Medical & Biohazard
Clinical waste, sharps, pathological waste, and biohazardous materials. Collected in compliant containers and treated to eliminate risk.
Specialised
→
Liquid Waste
Grease trap waste, cooking oils, and other liquid streams from commercial kitchens and food production facilities. Pumped and treated compliantly.
Specialised
→
Prescribed Waste
Chemically hazardous or otherwise regulated
waste requiring special handling, tracking and disposal under EPA guidelines.
Specialised
→
Glass
Commercial glass streams from hospitality, retail, and manufacturing — collected separately and recycled back into new glass products.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Metal
Scrap metals, aluminium, steel, and mixed
ferrous/non-ferrous streams from manufacturing and demolition — with strong recycling value.
Hook Lift
Specialised
→
Plastics
Soft plastics, rigid plastics, and polystyrene
streams. We identify the right recovery pathway for each plastic type — keeping them out of landfill.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Wood & Timber
Offcuts, pallets, and demolition timber. Diverted from landfill via mulching, biomass energy recovery, or resale where possible.
Hook Lift
→
Polystyrene & Foam
EPS and foam packaging collected from
distributors, manufacturers, and retailers —
compacted and recycled into new products.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Organic Waste
Food scraps, garden organics, and other
biodegradable materials. Diverted from landfill to composting or anaerobic digestion facilities.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Why It Matters
Correct waste segregation saves you money
Mixing waste streams is the most common — and costly — waste
management mistake. Here's why getting it right matters.
01
Lower disposal costs
Recycling streams are significantly cheaper to dispose of than general waste. Segregating correctly reduces your overall waste bill — often substantially.
02
Better recycling outcomes
Contaminated recycling loads get rejected and sent to landfill. Clean segregation ensures recyclables actually get recycled — not wasted.
03
Regulatory compliance
Medical, prescribed, and liquid waste have strict handling requirements. Incorrect disposal carries significant penalties. We ensure full compliance.
04
Sustainability reporting
Accurate stream data enables meaningful sustainability reporting — critical for organisations with ESG commitments or government contracts.
Still unsure which bin is right for you?
Our team will assess your site and recommend the best fit — at no cost.
Waste Sense
The national waste service broker helping Australian businesses make sense of their waste needs and source solutions of all sizes.
1300 492 783
service@wastesense.com.au
2/16 Northumberland Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Solutions
Commercial
Hospitality
Medical / Healthcare
Shopping Centres
Manufacturing
Support
© 2026 Waste Sense Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
TYPES OF WASTE
Every waste stream, handled correctly
From general waste to medical and prescribed streams, we manage
the full spectrum — compliantly, sustainably, and cost-effectively.
Waste Streams
All waste types we manage
Knowing your waste streams is the first step to an efficient, compliant
waste program. Here's what we handle — and how.
General Waste
Everyday non-recyclable waste from commercial premises. Collected and transported to landfill or waste-to-energy facilities.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Paper & Cardboard
High-volume paper and cardboard streams from offices, retailers and manufacturers — baled, collected and recycled.
Front Lift
Rear Lift
→
Comingled Recycling
Mixed recyclables including plastics, glass, metals, and cartons collected together and sorted at a materials recovery facility.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Electronics (E-Waste)
Computers, printers, phones, and other electronic equipment. Diverted from landfill and processed by certified e-waste recyclers.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Document Destruction
Secure, certified shredding of confidential
documents and data media. Chain-of-custody managed from collection to destruction certificate.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Bathroom & Sanitary
Hygienic collection of sanitary waste, nappy
disposal, and washroom consumables for
commercial facilities and healthcare
environments.
Specialised
→
Medical & Biohazard
Clinical waste, sharps, pathological waste, and biohazardous materials. Collected in compliant containers and treated to eliminate risk.
Specialised
→
Liquid Waste
Grease trap waste, cooking oils, and other liquid streams from commercial kitchens and food production facilities. Pumped and treated compliantly.
Specialised
→
Prescribed Waste
Chemically hazardous or otherwise regulated
waste requiring special handling, tracking and disposal under EPA guidelines.
Specialised
→
Glass
Commercial glass streams from hospitality, retail, and manufacturing — collected separately and recycled back into new glass products.
Rear Lift
Hook Lift
→
Metal
Scrap metals, aluminium, steel, and mixed
ferrous/non-ferrous streams from manufacturing and demolition — with strong recycling value.
Hook Lift
Specialised
→
Plastics
Soft plastics, rigid plastics, and polystyrene
streams. We identify the right recovery pathway for each plastic type — keeping them out of landfill.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Wood & Timber
Offcuts, pallets, and demolition timber. Diverted from landfill via mulching, biomass energy recovery, or resale where possible.
Hook Lift
→
Polystyrene & Foam
EPS and foam packaging collected from
distributors, manufacturers, and retailers —
compacted and recycled into new products.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Organic Waste
Food scraps, garden organics, and other
biodegradable materials. Diverted from landfill to composting or anaerobic digestion facilities.
Rear Lift
Specialised
→
Why It Matters
Correct waste segregation saves you money
Mixing waste streams is the most common — and costly — waste
management mistake. Here's why getting it right matters.
01
Lower disposal costs
Recycling streams are significantly cheaper to dispose of than general waste.
Segregating correctly reduces your overall waste bill — often substantially.
02
Better recycling outcomes
Contaminated recycling loads get rejected and sent to landfill. Clean
segregation ensures recyclables actually get recycled — not wasted.
03
Regulatory compliance
Medical, prescribed, and liquid waste have strict handling requirements.
Incorrect disposal carries significant penalties. We ensure full compliance.
04
Sustainability reporting
Accurate stream data enables meaningful sustainability reporting — critical for
organisations with ESG commitments or government contracts.
We'll map the right solution to every waste stream.
Tell us what you're generating and we'll design a program that handles it correctly and cost-effectively.
Waste Sense
The national waste service broker
helping Australian businesses make
sense of their waste needs and source
solutions of all sizes.
1300 492 783
service@wastesense.com.au
2/16 Northumberland Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Solutions
Commercial
Hospitality
Medical / Healthcare
Shopping Centres
Manufacturing
Support
© 2026 Waste Sense Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use