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What Can You Recycle On A Construction Site?

In 2019 the construction and demolition (C&D) sector contributed to 27 million tonnes of waste, accounting for 44% of Australia’s total trash. Currently, 75% of C&D waste is recycled, and the NSW government is pushing to reach 80% by the end of 2021. With the increasing awareness and push for recycling, the construction industry is switching to green approaches when disposing of their waste on construction sites. The move to recycling waste offers you the chance to save money and be a part of the movement to create more sustainable construction methods. What Should You Do With Construction Waste? There are three ways that you can manage waste generated on a construction project, these are: Recycle: turning old waste materials into raw supplies for new use. Reuse: lengthening the life of material through continued use. Disposal: collecting and categorising waste which is then transported to appropriate

2021-09-30T12:19:18+10:00September 30th, 2021|Articles|
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How To Make Your Household Rubbish Free

If you want your home to be clean and tidy all year long and to keep your space rubbish free, you need to consider the 5 Rs of rubbish removal. These stand for Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot, and they are very important to remember if you want to live a waste-free life. And although it can be hard to live by the 5 Rs all the time, you will notice a big difference in the amount of junk that you have around your home if you start to implement them. Refuse If you want to get rid of the rubbish around your house and live free of junk, you need to refuse rubbish where you can. By this we mean looking at how you generate rubbish through the things that you buy and looking at ways to reduce the amount of waste that

2021-05-24T11:31:17+10:00January 18th, 2021|Articles|
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National Recycling Week

Now in its 24th year, National Recycling Week is set to take place from the 11th to the 17th of November. The week is an opportunity for us as individuals, businesses, communities, a country and the Earth as a whole, to consider how we can become more effective with recycling our waste and rubbish. Hosted by Planet Ark, National Recycling Week 2019 aims to educate communities on recycling and effective waste management. Rubbish Recycling from your rubbish pick up According to recent research, 91% of Australian households have access to kerbside recycling of municipal waste, and 98% of us participated in some form of recycling. With 90% of Australians agreeing that recycling is the right thing to do, National Recycling Week is the perfect time to encourage recycling of both household waste and larger, bulkier items such as mattresses, couches and other large furniture. Rubbish

2021-05-24T11:31:17+10:00October 28th, 2019|Articles|
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How are Businesses minimising their environmental impact?

1300 Rubbish has long been dedicated to responsible waste management. As a rubbish removal company, we see fist hand the impact that poorly managed waste and incorrect recycling can have on the environment. Today, being environmentally conscious, on both an individual and company level is more important than ever. According to the National Waste Report 2018, In 2016-17 Australia generated an estimated 67 million tonnes (Mt) of waste including 17.1 Mt of masonry materials, 14.2 Mt of organics, 12.3 Mt of ash, 6.3 Mt of hazardous waste (mainly contaminated soil), 5.6 Mt of paper and cardboard and 5.5 Mt of metals. This is equivalent to 2.7 tonnes (t) per capita. The waste we generate has a direct impact on our surrounding environments, waterways and oceans. These six companies are taking steps to limit their environmental impact. We asked them about the challenges they face and how they

2021-05-24T11:31:17+10:00August 22nd, 2019|Articles|
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The Consequences of Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is a major and unfortunately common problem in many parts around the country. Rubbish, waste and discarded items pose problems for humans, wildlife and the environment alike. Illegally dumped waste can have a negative impact on the appearance of nature and urban areas but more importantly reduce the quality of life and cause dangers associated with hazardous waste.   The New South Wales government has an Illegal Dumping Strategy which is backed by continued funding of $65 million. While this funding aims to support a range of solutions to illegal dumping in partnership with councils, industry and the community, it’s important that we, as individuals know how to deal with our waste and keep our community clean.   So, what is illegal dumping?   We all understand the impacts that illegal dumping can have on the world around us but what constitutes illegal dumping?   The NSW

2021-05-24T11:31:18+10:00May 24th, 2019|Articles|
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How To Plan A Home Renovation

There are numerous tasks that are needed to be completed in a home renovation, where you might not even know where to begin! When it comes to revamping a home, it can take months to plan and even more months to complete the entire transformation process. Although renovating a house can be an overwhelming experience, it can be an exciting one with sufficient preparation. Whether you’re renovating to enhance the quality of your home for you and your family or looking to renew a property for investment, you can easily renovate a house according to your needs. Here are some tips and tricks to plan a home renovation. 1. Consider building costs Before diving into the building aspect of your renovation, you need to formulate a budget. Creating a budget will help you keep tabs on the amount financing that is required to purchase building materials and furniture to refurbish

2021-05-24T11:31:19+10:00March 1st, 2019|Articles|
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8 Mistakes you probably make when recycling

There’s no doubt that the public are beginning to come to terms with the problems caused by our waste. Woolworths and Coles recently banned single use plastic grocery bags, and with China cracking down on imported recyclable rubbish, recycling has become increasingly important for Australia. When recycling is collected, collection companies must limit waste contamination to 0.5% if they wish to export it. Many companies report that the waste they’re collecting has up to 18% contamination so it’s clear that we could be recycling more effectively. Here are 8 common mistakes to think about when disposing of your recycled goods. Not removing food One of the most important things we can do to ensure we are recycling as effectively as possible is to remove any food waste from our recyclables. Generally, the more clean, dry and empty recyclables are, the better. Simply removing food scraps and rinsing out containers will

2021-05-24T11:31:19+10:00January 22nd, 2019|Articles|
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How to dispose of household items responsibly

The way we dispose certain household items has a huge impact on the environment. For most of our day to day rubbish, not much thought is needed. Recyclables go into the yellow lid, plant material goes into the green and pretty much everything else goes into the red lid bin. However, this leaves us open to making mistakes when it comes to disposing household items thoughtfully and responsibly. All too often things like mattresses and electronics are illegally dumped creating eyesores and negative impacts on the environment and surrounding wildlife. Here’s how you should dispose of certain household items responsibly to ensure minimal impact on the environment while avoiding any illegal dumping fines. Mattresses Mattresses are one of the most illegally dumped items out there. With over 1.25 million mattresses dumped every year, a huge amount unfortunately end up in landfill. Fortunately, more and more initiatives are being created to

2021-05-24T11:31:19+10:00December 3rd, 2018|Articles|
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6 easy steps to clean your garden

As summer approaches, it can be the perfect time to clean up your garden, remove weed, establish new garden beds and plants and give your garden its yearly fertiliser. Tidying up your garden cannot only help it become more attractive, but it can make it safer and healthier for you and your family. Here are X easy steps to get your garden looking spick and span for summer and the festive period. 1. Clear tall grasses The first step to tidying up your garden is to cut down all your overgrown grasses and small plants. Not only will this neaten up your garden, but it will also make it easier to remove weeds and intrusive plants. This task is made simple by tools like line trimmers. 2. Trim shrubs and overhanging trees The next most important step is to clean up large shrubs and trees. This will require a tree

2021-05-24T11:31:20+10:00November 30th, 2018|Articles|
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5 things to do in the lead up to Christmas

Christmas is just a few short weeks away. For many of us, this means the panic of last minute shopping and cleaning is about to set in. While it can be a stressful period, the festive season is meant to be full of joy and celebrations. Follow this list of things to do in the lead up to Christmas so you can enjoy the day once it arrives. Prepare for Guests Whether you’re hosting the big day, or are expecting visitors through the holidays, it’s important that your prepare your home for your guests. To begin with, decorating your home with Christmas items is simple and easy but an effective way to get you, your family and any visitors into the spirit. If you have friends or family that are planning to stay at your house, then obviously you should sort out the guest room. Depending on your home, this

2021-05-24T11:31:20+10:00November 28th, 2018|Articles|
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Why E-Waste Recycling Is Important

Aside from the obvious security issues associated with simply throwing your e-waste into the bin, there are also major environmental impacts too. Almost all electronics are filled with chemicals like lithium that are highly toxic and will leak into the environment over time. On top of the chemicals, most electronics are also made with plastic or have a number of plastic components that will never break down in typical landfill. That alone should be a major driver for you to recycle your e-waste. We’ll take a look below at the types of e-waste you’ll find in your home, what chemicals you might find hiding inside and how to correctly dispose of these items without causing any harm to your local environment or adding to landfill. Rapid Growth of E-waste On a global scale, the challenges that come from the improper disposal of e-waste are some of the most difficult to

2021-05-24T11:31:20+10:00November 6th, 2018|Articles|
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What Are the Different Types of Waste and How Do You Get Rid Of Them?

If you and your family are like any other typical Australian family then there’s a good chance you throw a whole load of rubbish and waste in the bin each week. As packaged fruits and vegetables become more popular and single-use plastics continue to find their way into the house it’s not just you who’s feeling guilty about all the waste going to landfill. A lot of other Aussie’s feel they can’t do anything about reducing their waste. To help clear your conscience we’ve listed all of the major rubbish types and how you should dispose of them to have the lowest possible environmental impact. Liquid Waste One of the most common household and industrial waste types is liquid waste. This goes beyond pure detergents too. The liquid waste category covers everything from dirty water, wash water and even rainwater. If any water or liquid is capable of contaminating clean

2021-05-24T11:31:21+10:00August 1st, 2018|Articles|
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What to consider when building a granny flat

If you’re looking for ways to add some extra space to your home for guests or your kids, one of your best options is to look into designing and building a custom granny flat. Whether it’s for your in-laws or any other family member, there are a few things you should consider before, and during the build. Take a look at a few of our granny flat considerations below. What are you using it for? From the very beginning, your primary focus should be the end goal of your granny flat. Who is going to use it, their needs and what size it should be? If you’re only planning on using it for your kids or close family members just sit down and ask them what they think and get some insight - it’s easier to make changes during the design phase. If renting the granny flat is in your

2021-05-24T11:31:21+10:00June 2nd, 2018|Articles|
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Getting Rid Of Green Waste

By essence, green waste is anything that is biodegradable, any plant life and any type of garden waste such as compost, grass and hedge trimmings. If you have a garden and you maintain it every day, you could be producing a lot more green waste than you could have imagined. In this case, you may need professional assistance as far as getting rid of green waste is concerned. Compared to other types of waste, it is relatively cheaper to get rid of green waste. If you’re getting rid of green waste, you should be able to separate out certain items from your green waste prior to taking them to the landfill. Disposing Green Waste At The Landfill Sorting out your green waste can help you a lot when you need to dispose and take them to the landfill’s transfer area. Some of the items that are allowed for disposal as

2021-05-24T11:31:22+10:00March 30th, 2018|Articles|
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Where does all the rubbish go?

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2009-10 Australians sent 21.6 million tonnes of waste to landfill. For those of you that aren’t familiar with visualising a tonne, think of small truck load full and then multiply it by 21.6 million! It’s quite a bit of rubbish. Waste management is an ongoing topic in Australian politics, and terms like ‘diversion rate’ and ‘recovery and reprocessing’ are populating the vernacular. That said, the Australian diversion rate, that is the amount of rubbish we diverted from landfill in 2009-10 still sits at under 50%, to be exact 42.6% (ABS, 2011). Rubbish recycling overseas While this is of course an increase on previous figures, it is a far cry from some of our international counterparts. For example, Sweden has been so successful in their recycling efforts that The Huffington Post has reported that only 4% of their rubbish goes into landfill.

2021-05-24T11:31:22+10:00January 8th, 2018|Articles|
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How Much Waste Does Australia Produce? A Complete 2025 Guide

Waste is an unfortunate fact of modern life. Many Australians are passionate about reducing their environmental impact, but aren't sure where to start. To understand how you can contribute to a more sustainable future, it's important to look at the facts of waste production in Australia. We've compiled some of the most pivotal data points and analysed them to see where Australia's waste problem currently stands, and how it can be fixed. Key Takeaways In 2022-23, Australia produced an estimated 75.6 million tonnes of waste. This is 2.88 tonnes per capita. In 2018-19, 20.5 million tonnes of waste was sent to landfill. More positively, Australia's resource recovery rate 2022-23 was 66%, up from 61% in 2016-17. Australia is well behind several targets of the 2018 National Waste Policy. Overall, a significantly greater commitment is required from government, industries and individual citizens to address waste management challenges. What Volume of Rubbish

2026-01-16T15:18:32+11:00November 2nd, 2017|Articles|
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White Goods Rubbish Removal Sydney

White goods are usually domestic appliances that are large and bulky in size which make them difficult to be transported. Used mostly in doing routine chores, white goods would include air conditioner, clothes dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, stove, microwave oven, freezer and fridge. Electronic goods that are smaller do not qualify as white goods. These include irons, kettles, toasters and vacuum cleaners. White Goods Removal One of the best ways to cut your power bill is by getting rid of a second fridge or freezer which you don’t really need that much. While some would prefer having a personal fridge inside their bedroom for an added convenience, simply sticking with the fridge in the kitchen can have a lot of benefits. It’s also a great way to exert a few extra steps towards the kitchen which should be good for the body. Reuse or Resell Old appliances such as the

2021-05-24T11:31:23+10:00August 26th, 2017|Articles|
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Garbage Bin Rental

If you’re planning to do some house cleaning or you have just wrapped up a construction project that needs some cleanup, it may be wise to consider renting a garbage bin. Renting is absolutely a simple, quick and easy way to clean up at the end of a major project. So long as you have an appropriately sized bin, your cleanup project will surely be like a breeze.Whether you are cleaning certain areas around the house, having a minor remodeling, or doing a rather big and all out cleaning, there is always a garbage bin that will meet your needs. Figuring out the right bin will surely depend on what your cleanup project is for.Garbage Bin SizesGarbage bins are usually available in a number of sizes. To get the most out of your garbage bin rental, you should be able to identify first the extent of your cleanup project. This

2022-08-03T11:55:16+10:00August 22nd, 2017|Articles|
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How To Manage Business Waste

Business establishments are believed to be one of the biggest rubbish producers in Sydney. More often than not, office workers lack understanding on the value of every waste that they throw away in bins. When rubbish is not correctly disposed, it can lead to damaging results in the environment. These rubbish items can affect the city’s waterways and reach wildlife consumption. If the situation persists, it will definitely poison the environment. Majority of waste that cannot be re-used or recycled are usually disposed in landfills. Landfills can affect the quality of water, air and land. Methane gas, which comes from a decomposing organic waste is said to contribute to global warming if it’s released to the air. With this in mind, it’s important to choose an eco-friendly rubbish removal solution in order to achieve a sustainable future for the next generations. Commercial companies are then expected to work closely with

2021-05-24T11:30:49+10:00November 21st, 2016|Articles|
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Making Cheap Rubbish Removal Cheaper

The Cheap Rubbish Removal can be the best Everyone knows that having lots of rubbish around your home does not make for a comfortable and friendly living environment. It's not good for your health, and it creates a breeding environment for vermin and aesthetically, it can be quite depressing. I just want to let you know that, employing the services of a rubbish removal company is probably a lot cheaper than you may think. While some rubbish removal companies provide skip bins and will take you junk away for you we at 1300rubish removal go the extra mile and not only provide a hassle free rubbish removal service to households, manufacturers, commercial properties, and builders but our turnaround times are fast and as well as cost effective. How it works is, after you have placed your order we will stop by your home or where ever the location of the

2021-05-24T11:30:50+10:00April 20th, 2015|Articles|
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