These are the items that do not belong in the weekly bin and that most guides only cover for households. Each page states the business's legal duty, whether a licensed carrier is required, the product stewardship or take-back scheme that makes disposal free, and the published prices where you have to pay.
Guides in this section
Also see: NSW FOGO Mandate · Costs by City · Sanitary Bins · Pallets · Cancel or Switch · State Rules and Levies · Calculators · All of Australia
Frequently asked questions
Can a business use household drop-off schemes?
Some schemes accept small commercial quantities and some are household-only. Each guide states the scheme's published rules for business use so you do not turn up with a ute load and get refused.
When do I need a licensed waste transporter?
When the item is classified as hazardous, prescribed, regulated or dangerous goods under your state's rules. The chemicals, oily rags, aerosols and gas bottle guides explain the thresholds and the tracking paperwork.
Are disposal costs on these pages current?
Every price is a published figure with the provider or facility named and the date we accessed it. Confirm before booking; facility gate fees change each July.
Can one-off disposal be added to a waste contract?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper that way. We bundle the one-off collection into the provider negotiation rather than paying a stand-alone call-out.
What paperwork should a business keep?
Keep the collection docket, any waste transport certificate or tracking record, and destruction or recycling certificates for stock, uniforms and data-bearing equipment. The guides list what applies to each item.
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