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Waster Alternative: Compare Your Waste Service

Compare a Waster account with written alternatives: service scope, total charges, renewal terms and collection arrangements.

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Start with the comparison

Look at both options together: the service included, the total cost and who handles the day-to-day details.

Explore the differences

To compare an alternative to Waster, request prices for the same job. Staying, changing the service configuration and switching are all options. A saving needs to be demonstrated from comparable written quotes.

The facts behind the comparison

Waster advertises online pricing and flexible 30-day agreements for small and medium businesses. Check the terms applicable to your particular order. Source: Waster — Waste management for smart businesses.

Compare the actual online order and applicable terms with a written alternative. Do not assume a long lock-in or that a broker is cheaper.

What to compare

CompareExisting accountAlternative quote
Online orderPostcode, bin, frequency, order inclusions and applicable termsAsk for the same scope and identify any differences.
Collection planBin numbers, streams, capacities and collections.Same quantities and schedule, including access conditions.
Total chargesReconcile rental, collection, weight and surcharges.Request every applicable charge and GST treatment.
Changes and exitRead notice, renewal, price-review and exit clauses.Include changeover charges and proposed terms.
Service recoveryRecord missed-collection reporting and escalation.Ask who responds and what remedy is offered.

Before you decide

  1. Gather your signed agreement and invoices covering normal and busy periods.
  2. Ask the current provider for a written response to requested changes.
  3. Compare costs over the same period and waste quantities; distinguish forecasts from invoiced amounts.
  4. Confirm notice, bin removal, delivery and the first collection before ending the current arrangement.

What this comparison cannot tell you

This is not evidence that your Waster account is overpriced. Bundle Waste is a waste broker; ask us to explain our proposed fees, scope and service responsibilities in writing. Naming a provider here does not imply its endorsement or a partnership.

Related decisions

Plan a provider change · Broker or direct provider

Discuss your waste setup with Bundle Waste.

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