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Practical guides to reviewing your invoice, comparing collection options and preparing a waste audit.

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Use your own figures · AUD

Compare the whole cost.
Not just the lift rate.

Put two quotes on the same basis. Include known surcharges in the collection price or recurring fees. Enter zero where a charge does not apply.

Use the same waste stream, bin size, collection service and GST basis for both. This is arithmetic using your inputs, not a market-rate quote or a promise of savings.

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How the estimate works

Annual recurring cost = price per bin per collection × number of bins × weekly collections × 52, plus monthly fees × 12. First-year total adds the one-off charges you enter. The calculation assumes a constant schedule and rates; it excludes unentered weight, contamination, extra collections, price increases, cancellation costs and rebates. It does not check contract terms. Your figures stay in this browser and are not sent to us.

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Australia-wideBy Pedro CarreiraUpdated 3 September 2026

Start with the part of your setup you want to understand. These guides explain the questions to ask and the information to gather before you compare your options.

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