Waste Sense is a commercial waste service broker based in South Melbourne that arranges waste collection and recycling for businesses. Rather than running a single fleet, it sources collections from partner providers and manages the service on each client’s behalf, working with clients in Melbourne, Sydney and other parts of Australia.
Waste streams handled
- General waste
- Paper and cardboard
- Comingled recycling
- Organic waste, glass, metal, plastics, and wood and timber
- Polystyrene and foam
- E-waste and secure document destruction
- Bathroom, sanitary, medical and biohazard waste
- Liquid and prescribed waste
Bin and collection types
- Front lift collection
- Rear lift collection
- Hook lift and skip collection
- Specialised services
Industries served
- Commercial premises, retail and shopping centres
- Hospitality, food services, hotels and resorts
- Manufacturing
- Facilities management and owners corporations
- Medical, healthcare and education
Common questions
Does Waste Sense collect the bins itself?
Waste Sense works as a broker. It arranges collections through partner waste providers and manages the service for the business. It states that all of its providers comply with current OH&S requirements and hold valid insurance.
What kinds of waste can Waste Sense arrange collection for?
The service covers general waste and recycling streams such as cardboard, comingled recycling, glass, metal, plastics, timber and organics. It also handles specialist streams including e-waste, document destruction, sanitary, medical and biohazard, liquid and prescribed waste.
Is Waste Sense only for Melbourne businesses?
The business is based in South Melbourne but says it works with clients nationally, and it has dedicated services for Melbourne and Sydney. Businesses elsewhere in Australia can ask whether collections are available at their site.
Does Waste Sense focus on recycling?
Yes. The business says it is working towards zero waste to landfill and reports a recycling rate of 80 per cent. It also describes itself as fully independent and 100 per cent Australian owned.
How do I contact Waste Sense?
Call 1300 492 783 or email [email protected]. The office is at 2/16 Northumberland Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205, and more information is at wastesense.com.au.
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