THE MORE YOU DISCOVER,

THE MORE WE RECOVER

SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT,
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES FOR THE MINING AND
RESOURCES INDUSTRY

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WHO WE ARE
AT SITA AUSTRALIA (SITA), WE UNDERSTAND THE
VALUE OF NATURAL RESOURCES BOTH ABOVE AND
BELOW GROUND. OUR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT,
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
FOR THE MINING AND RESOURCES SECTOR, FOCUS
ON OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.

SITA makes it easy for our customers to

put their waste to good use. We find smart
and reliable solutions to collect, recover
and recycle waste into valuable resources
to help protect our environment.
SITA is a joint venture between SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT and Sembcorp
Industries, world leaders in waste and
water management services.
Our global knowledge and local
experience set us apart as waste
management specialists to the mining
and resources industry.
With capabilities extending into water
through our partnership with SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENTs subsidiary Degremont
Australia, an international water specialist,

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we produce high quality drinking water,

provide desalination solutions, treat
and recycle wastewater, and develop
innovative re-use solutions.

SITAs smart, reliable and sustainable

waste management services include:

We understand the technical and

environmental challenges faced by mining
operations. In Australia, we have built
a strong reputation for implementing
innovative and diversified waste
management solutions for mining and
heavy industry.

On-site operation design and

management of waste infrastructure

From on-site waste management

planning and environmental auditing
to hazardous waste removal and mine
site remediation, our tailored approach
ensures solutions meet specific
requirements of each site.

End-to-end management of all mineral

and non-mineral waste streams

Assessment of mine site waste

management and recycling practices
to increase recycling rates
Comprehensive waste management
tracking and reporting.
Our aim is to reduce waste volumes
in landfill by identifying re-use and
recycling opportunities, and ways in
which we can reduce waste
management costs.

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WHERE WE OPERATE
SITA OWNS AND OPERATES STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
SPECIALISING IN ADVANCED RESOURCE RECOVERY,
ORGANIC RESOURCE RECOVERY, MATERIALS RECOVERY,
PLUS DEDICATED LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATIONS,
BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE.
Our extensive network of facilities
and capabilities enables us to
service operations in even the
most remote regions across
Australia.

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We develop long-term partnerships with

mining companies and deliver innovative,
cost-effective and sustainable resource
recovery solutions for some of Australias
most renowned mines in New South Wales,
Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.

MINE SITE
OPERATIONS

ADVANCED RESOURCE
RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY
(ARRT) FACILITIES

ORGANIC RESOURCE
RECOVERY FACILITIES

MATERIALS RECYCLING
FACILITIES (MRF)

RESOURCE RECOVERY
AND/OR TREATMENT
FACILITIES

ENGINEERED
LANDFILLS

TRANSFER
STATIONS

SERVICE CENTRES
(DEPOTS)

EDUCATION
CENTRES

OUR NATIONAL
RESOURCE
RECOVERY
NETWORK

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WASTE MANAGEMENT
AS THE LEADER IN RESOURCE RECOVERY, SITA
PROVIDES INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
AND RECYCLING SOLUTIONS. WE ADD VALUE AND
ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY OUTCOMES VIA A
SEAMLESS SERVICE TAILORED TO OUR CUSTOMERS
UNIQUE NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES.

SITA supports you throughout

the waste management lifecycle
and implements the most costeffective and practical solutions
to suit your mining operation.
We offer a diverse range of
on-site and off-site waste
management services, from
landfill and transfer station
management through to
collection services, waste
segregation, on-site bioremediation, and hazardous
waste management.
ON-SITE
Waste Segregation & Transfer
Station
On-site consolidation and segregation
of waste optimises recycling and re-use.
SITA provides colour-coded bins to assist
mining operations more effectively
manage their waste streams and resource
recovery opportunities.
By segregating materials on-site, such
as scrap steel, you can maximise returns
for each metal type and reduce
waste contamination.

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Landfill Management
SITA offers a flexible approach to landfill
management eliminating the need to
transport waste to an off-site transfer
station or landfill. Our engineered
landfills are purpose-built on-site and
provide added transparency of all
recycling activities.
On-site landfills are secure and
responsibly maintained, offering an
environmentally sustainable method
of managing waste which cannot be
recycled or re-used.
Hazardous Waste Management
SITA specialises in the treatment and
disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous
materials. From experienced personnel
to our advanced vehicle fleet, we
expertly manage a variety of hazardous
wastes in accordance with strict
environmental regulations.
Our capabilities include, but are not
limited to:
On-site bioremediation of contaminated
soils, oily sludge, drilling mud and other
organic waste materials
On-site maintenance and monitoring
of hazardous liquids including oil tanks,
oily water separators and bunded areas,
eliminating environmental spills and
liquid overflow

On-site management of regulated

waste such as blackjack and batteries,
which complies with all legislative
requirements for storage and off-site
transport
Dedicated oil filter bins, reducing the
risk of spills.
Collection Services
When it comes to safe and reliable waste
collection, SITAs newest vehicle fleet is
mine specified to meet our customers
requirements. From hazardous liquids
to general waste, we operate a variety
of vehicles designed to transport a wide
range of materials.
Additionally, a large number of our
collections fleet run on soy-biodiesel,
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
associated with the collection and
transportation of our customers waste.

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OFF-SITE
Engineered Landfills
SITA owns and operates a national
network of highly engineered solid
waste landfills. Biogas generated from
the breakdown of waste is captured and
converted into electricity.
Our landfills are designed to ensure the
safe degradation of waste, achieved
using a variety of safeguards such as
liner systems, leachate collection, ground
and surface water management and
monitoring, landfill gas management,
and litter control.
Resource Recovery
& Transfer Facilities
SITAs vast network of resource
recovery and transfer facilities provide a
consolidation point for unsorted material
collected from mine sites. Once waste
reaches these facilities, it is segregated
and sent for recycling or disposal.
Material Recovery Facilities (MRF)
Recyclable materials such as paper,
cardboard, plastic, aluminium and glass,
are separated and recovered within
our MRFs. Materials are manually and
mechanically sorted, baled and sent to be
remanufactured as new products.
Advanced Resource Recovery
Technology (ARRT) Facilities
As Australias most experienced provider
of ARRT solutions our facilities are
designed to minimise the disposal of
residual waste to landfill, recycle and
recover valuable resources back into
the economy.
Using specialist technology, organics
embedded in the waste generated
by mining operations are processed
into organic compost for mine site
rehabilitation and replenishment of
degraded soils.

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WASTE STREAMS
SITA IS COMMITTED TO USING ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE WAYS TO RECYCLE AND RECOVER
RESOURCES FROM THE DIVERSIFIED WASTE STREAMS
GENERATED BY MINES. WE WORK WITH YOU TO PROVIDE
THE RIGHT COLOUR-CODED BINS AND SEGREGATION
SYSTEMS TO ENSURE YOU DIVERT AS MUCH WASTE
AWAY FROM LANDFILL AS POSSIBLE.

A specialised machine
strips the protective plastic
coating off the cable,
separating the copper.
Plastic is recycled and
copper is sent for re-use.

SCRAP
STEEL

Recycled off-site in
resource recovery facilities.

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PAPER /
CARDBOARD

FOOD
WASTE

Treated as general
waste and disposed
of accordingly.

Sorted and baled off-site

where it is recycled into
new products. Confidential
documents are shredded.

TYRES /
CONVEYOR BELTS

GLASS
BOTTLES / JARS

Segregated on-site and

transported to a specialist
recycling facility.

GENERAL SOLID WASTE

Tyres and conveyor belts

are either re-used, recycled
or simply disposed of
on-site.

PLASTIC
CONTAINERS

TIMBER

Stockpiled and disposal at

on-site landfill. If no on-site
landfill exists, timber is sent
off-site for disposal. Solid
timber pallets are sorted
and re-used on-site.

COPPER
CABLING

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE WASTE?

Sorted and baled off-site

where it is recycled into
new products.

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MEDICAL /
CLINICAL WASTE

HYDROCARBON
CONTAMINATED SOIL

BATTERIES
E-WASTE

Segregated on-site and

transported to a specialist
treatment facility.

FLUORESCENT
TUBES

Segregated on-site and

transported to a specialist
treatment facility.

Transported off-site for

treatment by autoclave
or incineration.

BLACKJACK

Disposed off-site at an
engineered landfill.

On-site bioremediation.

Disposed off-site at an
engineered landfill.

WASTE
OIL

Off-site treatment and

refining to produce a range
of alternative fuel products.

Disposed off-site at an
engineered landfill or
transported to specialist
treatment facility.

SEPTIC
WASTE

On-site treatment.
Alternatively, pumped and
removed off-site to waste
water treatment plant.

Disposed into an on-site

water storage facility.

DREDGED
TAILINGS

Transported to off-site
disposal facility for
incineration.

OILY RAGS /
GLOVES

OILY
WATER

On-site management.
Oil removed via a triple
interceptor. Residual water
disposed into an on-site
water storage facility.

SANITARY
WASTE

LIQUID & OTHER WASTE

Segregated on-site and

transported to a specialist
recycling facility.

PRINTER TONER
CARTRIDGES

Transported to off-site
disposal facility for
incineration.

Disposed off-site at an
engineered landfill or
transported to specialist
recycling facility.

PAINT
CONTAINERS

DRILLING
MUD

On-site bioremediation and

transported for treatment
prior to disposal.

Segregated on-site and

transported to a specialist
recycling facility where
plastic casing, lead and acid
components are recovered.

COOLANT

HYDRAULIC
HOSES

Disposed off-site at an
engineered landfill.

On-site bioremediation and

transported for treatment
prior to disposal.

WASTE
GREASE

WASTE OIL
FILTERS

Crushed and shredded offsite with metal components

processed as scrap. The
residual oil is recovered,
processed and re-used.

Transported off-site for

treatment by autoclave
or incineration.

USED SPILL
ABSORBENT

USED
DRUMS

Crushed and sent for

scrap metal recycling.
The residual oil is
recovered and re-used.

HEAVY
CHEMICALS

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Disposed off-site (as

required) at an engineered
landfill in accordance
with strict government
regulations.

WASHBAY
SLUDGE

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Disposal at on-site
tailing dam.

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INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
SITA UTILISES THE LATEST INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES,
SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL, TO OFFER A FULL RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES. OUR CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING
AND RESOURCES INDUSTRY INCLUDE:
Vacuum Loading
High Pressure Water Blasting
Shutdown Pre-Clean

Girth and Gear Clean-Up

Non-Destructive Digging (NDD)
Tank Cleaning

Potable Water Delivery

Emergency Spill Response

Vacuum Loading

Shutdown Pre-Clean

SITAs vehicle fleet integrates highpowered industrial vacuum technology

designed for hazardous and nonhazardous waste recovery. Vacuum
loading offers an efficient method
of waste collection and disposal in a
controlled and responsible manner.

As part of our wide range of water

blasting services, we specialise in
shutdown pre-clean across mine sites
involving regulated water pressure
operated by our experienced personnel.

Our NDD technology, combined with

potholing, identifies and marks the
location of specific assets preventing the
risk of damage during the excavation
process, and also facilitates greater
operator productivity and efficiency.

Girth and Gear Clean-Up

Tank Cleaning

Proper degreasing agents, girth gear

guards, pre-start checks and the complete
enclosure of specific clean-up areas,
all form part of our comprehensive
procedures which aim to maximise
safety with minimal downtime.

Supported by industry-leading technology,

SITA offers high pressure cleaning of
both internal and external tank surfaces.
We know effective tank cleaning plays
a vital role in minimising tank downtime
and waste disposal costs, subsequently
optimising resource recovery.

Vacuum loading is common across a

number of mining and heavy industrial
applications. These include cleaning
environmental spills and hydrocarbons,
rocks and dust, drains and pits, oil and
sewage, electrical cabinets, tanks, as well
as dirt extraction on mining equipment
such as draglines and trucks.
Our vehicles are EPA/DEC compliant
and our operators are licensed and
trained to treat and handle liquid and
solid wastes safely, in accordance with
government legislation.
High Pressure Water Blasting
We understand mine site requirements
and the importance of maintaining clean
industrial equipment and infrastructure.
Our targeted, high-pressure water
blasting capabilities deliver fast and
cost-effective results with minimal
impact on the environment.
Operating with a water conservation
rate of 30 litres per minute, we utilise
HPW pumps that are highly effective in
applications such as concrete, hydrodemolition and cold cutting of steelwork.
Our equipment is also used to clean heavy
machinery and light vehicles, workshops
and fixed infrastructure, wash bay areas,
roads, pathways, tanks and pipes, as well
as removing paint and rust.

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Non-Destructive Digging (NDD)

Non-Destructive Digging is a form of
vacuum excavation, which minimises the
risk of damage to underground power and
utility services such as electrical and fibre
optic cables, telecommunications, gas,
sewer and stormwater.

We utilise specialised pumps which

quickly descale tanks and vessels with
no damage incurred.
Our vehicles and equipment are compliant
with all relevant health, safety and
environmental regulations, particularly
procedures associated with working in
confined spaces. We also limit personnel
exposure and manned entry into tanks.

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Potable Water Delivery

Our potable water delivery trucks
transport fresh drinking water to remote
mines and harsh environments where
there are either limited sources, or no
access to a water supply.
We realise the demand by mine sites for
fresh water and this is just one of the
many services we provide as a total waste
management solutions specialist.
Emergency Spill Response
With proven experience and highly trained
personnel, SITA offers emergency support
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We quickly respond to customers in the
event of an emergency spill or potential
site contamination.
Our team are available around the
clock, ensuring minimal impact to the
environment and eliminating unnecessary
downtime to your operation.

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SITE REMEDIATION
ONE OF THE GREATEST MODERN DAY CHALLENGES IS
TO CLOSE THE LOOP ON RESOURCE USAGE. WE WORK
TOWARDS THIS GOAL WITH OUR SMART, RELIABLE
SOLUTIONS FOR COLLECTION, SORTING, RE-USE,
RECYCLING, TREATMENT AND SAFE DISPOSAL OF
WASTE GENERATED BY OUR CUSTOMERS.
Organic waste collected from mining
operations can be sent to one of our
many Advanced Resource Recovery
Facilities where raw material undergoes a
strict sorting and separation process. The
recovered organics are refined, screened
and converted into quality compost.
With our network of hi-tech facilities we
create specialist products for use in mine
site rehabilitation, aimed at effectively
dealing with challenges created from the
mining process, including the creation of
large volumes of nutrient-poor waste rock,
subsoils and other wastes which need to
be stabilized and revegetated.
SITAs Rehab-ARRT is utilised in mine sites
during different stages of rehabilitation
such as landform reconstruction, topsoil

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management, transplanting, seeding

and regeneration.

Supporting rehabilitation of pasture

species and native vegetation

Rehab-ARRT facilitates the rehabilitation

process by:

Providing a combination of readily

available and slow release nutrients
suitable for seeding and pasture
establishment

Stimulating plant growth by increasing

organic matter and microbial activity
in the soil
Buffering soil pH and providing a
natural liming agent, which can reduce
the need for high applications of
gypsum on dispersive soils
Enhancing water holding quality
Improving quality of nutrient
poor overburden
Improving soil structure, moisture
retention, and soil aeration

Suppressing the need for separate and

repeated fertiliser applications.
Our range of organic composts, mulches
and soils provide an environmentally
responsible solution to chemical products
and ensure nutrients are returned to the
earth to promote future plant growth.

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IN 2013 SITA AUSTRALIA

RECOVERED AND
RECYCLED...

296,069

166,822

1,846

23,922

8,159

2,834

TONNES ORGANICS

TONNES GLASS

TONNES PLASTICS

TONNES PAPER AND CARDBOARD

TONNES STEEL

TONNES ALUMINIUM

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ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSIBILITIES. SITAS ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
TEAM ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING DETAILED REPORTS
ON ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WASTE ACTIVITIES USING OUR
EFFICIENT MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCESSES.

Environmental & Waste

Management Auditing
An integral part of SITAs total
waste management solution is our
comprehensive environmental and
waste management audit. This on-site
assessment helps identify the sources
of waste generated by your mine site, as
well as opportunities for waste reduction.
We understand the importance of safety
and believe outlining a clear map of your
mine site is crucial to managing waste in
the safest way possible.
Our account management team work
with you to devise a detailed waste
management plan and implement
strategies which improve recycling rates
while maximising operational efficiencies.

to monitor waste from the point of

generation through to storage location,
treatment and disposal.
We manage all facets of the waste and
resource recovery process. We actively
work with our customers, conducting
regular site visits and providing guidance
at every stage.
From environmental auditing and
strategic site planning to financial and
performance-based reporting, we offer
the highest level of support.
Areas of focus include:
Environmental footprint reduction
Our solutions measure and reduce the
generation of waste.

Environmental & Regulatory

Reporting

We determine the right bins and

segregation system to help minimise
the amount of waste sent to landfill.

SITAs advanced electronic tracking

system provides both our customers
and regulatory authorities with the ability

In addition to financial benefits, these

measures make a significant contribution
to the preservation of the environment.

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Financial performance reporting

Our technical account managers
create smart innovative solutions
which combine environmental and
financial performance achieved via
the implementation of a tailored waste
management program.
Environmental performance
reporting
When it comes to reporting and
benchmarking, our fleet of collection
vehicles utilise a high-tech on-board
computing system offering a superior
degree of security and reliability. Our
team can provide a suite of reports
customised to suit your requirements,
covering waste collection times,
locations, costs, volumes, waste
streams collected, recycling rates
and environmental impact.

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24/7 Emergency Support

SITA continues to invest in both its facilities
and its people. With 100 operations
strategically located across Australia, we
are committed to supporting customers
with dedicated account managers.
Our emergency response team are
available 24/7 and possess the expertise
when responding to hazardous spills and
environmental incidents. SITA personnel
are trained in the safe handling, treatment
and disposal of residues and waste
products including decontamination.
On-Site Qualified Supervision
Our trained and experienced personnel
on the ground have an in-depth
understanding of safety requirements,
environmental legislation and risk
management.
We safely manage waste and undertake
regular mine site audits to ensure
waste segregation systems and landfill
processes are responsibly maintained.
Our mining team strive to maximise
recycling rates and resource recovery
to divert waste from both on-site and
off-site landfills.
Regular training and education are key
priorities for SITA. We maintain up-todate knowledge across all areas of waste
management and focus on implementing
preventative measures to ensure the
safest work environment possible.

CONTACT
Todd Armstrong
Business Development Manager
Mining & Resources

SITA Australia
Rhodes Corporate Office
3 Rider Boulevard
RHODES NSW 2138 Australia
D +61 2 8754 0372
M +61 427 803 155
F +61 2 8754 0199
E todd.armstrong@sita.com.au

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OUR COMMITMENT
OUR BUSINESS RELIES ON OUR ABILITY TO MEET
MULTIPLE COMMITMENTS. WE WORK WITH YOU TO
DEVELOP BEST PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING
AND RE-USE SOLUTIONS FOR MINING WASTE STREAMS
WHICH MINIMISE WASTE TO LANDFILL.
ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY

Protecting the environment and

conserving natural resources is at the
heart of what we do and we continually
look for smart, reliable ways of returning
the land to a safe, stable and selfsustaining condition.

We recognise the important role of our

local communities and we support
those communities in social and
environmental projects.

The safe disposal of mining waste

presents technical and environmental
challenges. Each project is unique and we
believe on-site waste segregation leads
to optimised operational efficiencies. We
design the best solution tailored to your
specific waste requirements.
Long-term care through monitoring
of capped and closed landfills is an
important part of our commitment
to environmental protection and
rehabilitation.
We understand environmental harm
occurs when waste is not managed
properly. We continuously evolve
our processes to minimise
environmental impact.

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Through our community programs we

raise awareness, develop knowledge
and improve skills to help create a
more sustainable future for Australian
communities.
SITA Community Grants
As the first waste company in Australia
with a national grants program, we
are making real difference to local
communities across the country.
In its inaugural grant round, twenty-one
community groups from across Australia
were selected, from over 650 applications,
to share in more than $96,000 of funding.
Community Partnerships
We partner with community organisations
to involve, engage and inspire true
sustainable change.

Through local sponsorships, in-kind

services, employee volunteering
and strategic community investment,
SITA supports and grows neighbourhood involvement in social and
environmental projects.
In NSW, partnerships include large-scale
environmental protection projects such
as the endangered Corroboree Frog
Breeding Program at Taronga Zoo,
and not-for-profit groups like the
Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation,
which provides essential services to
children living in families affected by
mental illness.
In other States, we have sponsored events
large and small, from the annual Brisbane
Festival in Queensland to the Hampton
Park Community Garden in Victoria.
In 2013, our investment in community
partnerships exceeded $154,000.
Stakeholder Relationships
Being a good neighbour is integral in
forging strong community relationships.

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We ensure our operations are in line

with community expectations through
consultative, site-based community
reference groups who meet regularly
with site neighbours, and other
interested people.
We also directly engage with all stakeholders including customers, suppliers,
employees, regulators, all levels of
government, unions and the waste
and recycling industry to contribute to
important public policy development
on the future of waste.
Education
Our education programs help develop
knowledge of resource recovery, recycling
and waste management practices.
Through our curriculum-based WastEd
Time program, SITA provides in-school
recycling and waste education services to
primary schools to promote and enhance
understanding of the relationships
between waste and the environment.
We also encourage local schools
and community groups to tour our
Advanced Resource Recovery
Facilities, Material Recycling Facilities,
and engineered landfills.
We can work with you to customise an
education program for your employees
and contractors, and support your
community officers at local events to help
educate residents of your environmental
awareness and corporate responsibility.

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100

OPERATIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

2,100

EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS

3.7 MILLION

2013
Australia Waste Management Company of the Year

PEOPLE SERVICED WEEKLY

56,000

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS

850

COLLECTION VEHICLES

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Printed on 100% recycled paper

Quality
ISO 9001
Lic QEC14192

Health & Safety

AS 4801
Lic OHS00160

Environment
ISO 14001
Lic C10260