Business Commercial Waste
What is Business and Commercial Waste
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What is business waste?
Business waste is the general unwanted items produced by offices, shops, showrooms, hospitality venues, storage spaces and commercial workplaces during everyday operations, upgrades or clean-outs. It is not building or demolition waste. Business waste mainly comes from routine changes in layout, staff turnover, technology upgrades, rebranding, relocations and furniture replacements.
It commonly includes furniture, equipment, packaging, displays, electronics, stock fittings and storage materials that are no longer needed but are still bulky or awkward to move and dispose of responsibly.
What counts as business waste?
Business waste includes everyday commercial items that become surplus or outdated, such as desks, office chairs, boardroom tables, shelving units, filing cabinets, lounges and reception seating, storage cupboards, display cabinets and showroom fixtures.
It also includes electronics like computers, monitors, printers, phones and POS equipment, as well as packaging waste including boxes, cartons, foam inserts, plastic wrap and pallet packaging materials.
Retail waste usually comes from shop refits or product turnover and includes old signage, display stands, mannequins, product racks and shelving.
Hospitality waste often includes damaged chairs and tables, stools, outdoor furniture, light fittings, kitchen equipment replacements, storage containers and old appliances.
General business waste also includes excess stationery, sample boards, promotional stock, outdated marketing materials and storage clutter that accumulates over time.
Where business waste commonly comes from
Business waste is generated across most commercial industries, including:
Office relocations and downsizing where surplus desks, chairs and storage are removed.
End-of-lease clean-outs from tenancies closing or relocating.
Retail refurbishments where displays, shelving and signage are updated.
Hospitality refurbishments involving seating, lighting and fittings upgrades.
IT upgrades that replace old computers and electronic equipment.
Warehouse decluttering that clears packaging waste, old stock and surplus pallets.
Storage unit clear-outs linked to business closures or stock consolidation.
Typical situations that create business waste
Office renovations or reconfigurations.
New furniture installations replacing old stock.
Business relocations between commercial premises.
Shop fit-outs or brand refresh projects.
Hospitality interior upgrades.
Warehouse clean-out days.
End-of-lease vacates.
Technology replacements and upgrades.
Handling business waste responsibly
Most business waste can be diverted away from landfill through reuse, recycling or correct processing when separated properly. Furniture can be recycled or repurposed, electronic waste can be processed through licensed recycling streams, and packaging materials can be sorted for recovery. Responsible disposal means knowing what types of items can be grouped together and keeping heavier structural waste separate from general business items.
We'll Take It!
Household Junk, Green Waste and Business Waste
General Household Items
A typical household features furniture and appliances such as sofas, couches, chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, dressers, coffee tables, dining sets, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters, blenders, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, heaters, and vacuum cleaners
White Goods and Appliances
White goods and appliances include refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, microwaves, air conditioners, heaters, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, kettles, food processors, mixers, irons, and electric grills.
Business and Office
Business and office items include computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, copiers, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves, conference tables, whiteboards, projectors, shredders, office supplies like pens, paper, staplers, packaging materials, pallets, storage boxes, and other equipment.
Green Waste
A collection of tree trimmings, fallen leaves, grass clippings, branches, hedge clippings, weeds, garden debris, compostable plant residues, mulch materials and other organic plant materials.
Individually Charged Items
The following items are accepted; however, they are charged individually: mattresses of all sizes and types, tyres of all sizes, gas bottles and paint tins.
Can't Take It!
Asbestos
We cannot accept asbestos in our skip bins (additional fees and charges apply). However, we do have asbestos-exclusive bins available for safe disposal.
Food Waste
We do not accept food waste, including fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, dairy products, leftover meals, baked goods, and pantry and packaged items.
Hazardous Waste
Items like faecal matter, deceased animals, medical waste, dangerous or flammable chemicals, and hazardous waste must not be disposed of in our dumpsters.
Compressed Air Canisters
Fire extinguishers, gas bottles, helium gas bottles, air compressors, CO₂ cartridges, oxygen cylinders, acetylene tanks, welding gas cylinders.
All Types of Batteries
Car battery, lithium tool batteries, laptops, mobile phones and devices.
Trade Waste
Light renovation and trade waste such as timber offcuts, packaging waste, cardboard, pallets, plasterboard, carpet, gyprock scraps, empty paint containers, plastic sheeting, electrical wiring, insulation material.
Masonry and Soil
Masonry materials include bricks, concrete, blocks, natural stones such as granite, mortar, pavers, tiles and bedding and render.
