How is Commercial Waste Disposal a Path Towards Sustainability?

Commercial waste refers to the waste generated from industrial, commercial, and business activities that include corporate houses, factories, manufacturing units, commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, food processing units, shops, and healthcare centres, among others.   

The rise of commercial waste in Australia can be credited to three major factors.   

1. Over the past five decades, Australia has witnessed substantial economic growth, positioning it among the developed countries with significant progress.

2. Although the country has a low population, constant urbanisation has led to a rise in demand for products, thereby increasing supply and imports.   

3. Rapid advancement in technology has resulted in increased usage of electronic products like laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones, and music systems, among others.   

 

All these factors have given rise to consumerism. Naturally, high consumption of goods and services would mean the generation of large amounts of commercial waste. The first and foremost harmful effect of commercial waste is environmental pollution. It is often seen that industries dump their waste into open lands, or water bodies, or simply release it into the air. These are extremely irresponsible activities on the part of the businesses because if they throw their waste into the water bodies, it can cause fatalities to aquatic animals. If they dump it on open land, it may pollute the soil, making it unfit for agricultural use.

 

In this case, the waste might also contaminate the groundwater, which is a very important source for drinking and agriculture. If they release it into the air, it might affect the health of humans, animals, and birds as toxic fumes come out of such commercial waste, causing respiratory diseases to these species.   

 

It is therefore important that these industries must follow the waste management guidelines prescribed by the Environmental Departments of various State Governments in Australia. Commercial waste disposal involves a wide range of techniques, right from paper recycling to liquid waste disposal to chemical waste treatment. Nowadays, newer developments in waste management have also arrived. This includes green waste disposal, e-waste recycling, comingled recycling, even waste management, bin hire services, and collection of medical waste, among others.

 

Usually, it is the waste management companies that provide these services. They specialise in one, some, or all areas of waste management, depending on the size, skill, and experience of their workforce. Australia also has some of the best waste management companies that provide diverse services. Richmond Waste is one such company that integrates sustainable, advanced, and unique approaches to deal with any type of commercial waste. The company aims to recycle or reprocess more than 70% of the collected waste.  

 

Richmond Waste provides you with general commercial bin service to accept all sorts of waste except explosives, concrete, bricks, pavers, and hazardous waste.  

The company provides tailored services, including frequency-based or ad hoc options.

 

The following size bins are available at Richmond Waste:  

·                     1.0m3  

·                     1.5m3  

·                     3.0m3  

·                     4.5m3  

·                     Assorted Bulk Bins  

Richmond Waste's experts assess specific requirements, offering services customised to container size, collection frequency, and waste type. The company's commitment lies in providing comprehensive waste management solutions while prioritising safety and environmental responsibility.

Some of the types of Commercial Waste managed here are:  

1.  Liquid Waste Disposal   

Whether you need grease trap cleaning, portable toilets, portable toilet hire, septic tank pumping, or industrial waste removal, the equipment and comprehensive services of Richmond Waste are designed to meet your unique requirements.  

2.  Paper and Cardboard Recycling  

Richmond Waste provides a complete paper and cardboard recycling service. Its collection staff will pick up your paper and cardboard waste and bring it to its recycling facility, where it will be sorted, baled, and shipped to mills for processing into new paper and cardboard goods.  

3. Pathological Waste  

Blood, mucus, bodily tissue, dirty dressings, and other substances requiring specific handling are some examples of pathological waste. The experts of Richmond Waste are specialised in the collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous pathological waste, including medical waste, sharps, and other potentially infectious materials.  

 4.  Document Destruction  

Richmond Waste supplies 240-lt wheelie bins with lockable lids direct to your office. Service frequency can be weekly, fortnightly, or on-call according to your needs. Bulk bins can also be supplied for larger file cleanouts. Documents are securely destroyed in bulk and then recycled into future paper products in Richmond Waste's facility centres. Other confidential material can also be handled such as videos, Cassettes, CDs, DVDs, or other data-storing devices. If you wish, you can also deliver the waste directly to them. The confidentiality of your documents is guaranteed by Richmond Waste.