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How can Australia achieve global best practice when it comes to C&D waste?

Germany, Japan and Sweden are just a few of the countries nailing construction and demolition sorting to create innovative outcomes for citizens.

With the Australian construction industry spending a whopping 2 billion on waste removal annually and producing 12.7 million tonnes of waste a year, the role of C&D sorting has never been more important.

Construction and Demolition Waste

The quest to manage construction and demolition waste for a better planet

In the modern construction landscape, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. As our cities grow and evolve, so does the need to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste responsibly. Sorting plants play a pivotal role in this endeavor, serving as the frontline guardians of environmental conservation and resource efficiency. The Challenge of C&D […]

Office Waste

How to conduct a workplace waste audit

Whilst everyday Australians, corporations and towns are making big strides to become more energy efficient and sustainable there’s still a lot to be learned from other cultures and communities.

Before you can implement changes you need to understand exactly what sort of waste your workplace is producing, what your current waste management plan is and where the significant gaps for improvement are.

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How to pack a skip bin

So you’ve booked a skip bin. Now you need to know how to pack it! Our guide gives you some easy tips for maximising the space in your skip bin to get the most bang for your buck.

Start by separating out your items into categories – wood, metal, household, bulky and flat
Break up bulky items. If possible chainsaw items into smaller pieces, remove the legs off furniture or deconstruct items so they can be laid flat

Cold climate composting

Our tips for composting in cold climate towns

If you think that living in a cold-climate region like New England means that composting is impossible then think again! There’s ways that you can still compost, minimise your waste and help your garden thrive even whilst battling the frosty temperatures.

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WORK WITH NEW ENGLAND WASTE

POSITION AVAILABLE: New England Waste has an opportunity for a qualified heavy vehicle driver to join our ranks, working out of our Armidale depot and managing pick up and drop offs of skip bins, hook bins, front fork bins

Skip Bin New England Waste

Wondering what skip is best?

If this is your first time hiring a skip bin – or even if you are a seasoned renovator, it can be difficult determining the best skip size for your needs.

The New England Waste Skip Bin Hire Comparison Chart will help you decide what works for you by comparing our 2, 3, 4 or 6 cubic metre skips to their otto or trailer equivalents.