Waste Advice
Recycle where possible – Where practical, keep recyclable waste types separate. This can significantly reduce the cost of removing your rubbish. Larger volumes gathered together on site can be removed as a much cheaper waste type. Chat to us when booking.
Loading times (when using a truck) – By stacking your rubbish items in an easy to access area speeds up the loading. Labour to load the truck is inclusive in the price but it has a limit as some sites can have difficult access that may require us to be on site for long er periods. A full load in a 6m3 truck has 1 hour of loading time built into the cost. There is usually never any extra labour cost if we can back up to the load. Please discuss any difficult access sites or sites where extra labour may be required at the time of booking.
Asbestos – There are strict rules governing the disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). Never put ACM in with other waste types. It will contaminate the load & it will be extremely expensive to decontaminate or dispose of once contaminated. Refer to our Asbestos page or FAQ’s for further information.
Preparing asbestos for disposal – To be accepted at the tip, all ACM must be wetted prior to being double wrapped or bagged in 200μm (200 micron) thick plastic & sealed. This is to ensure that no asbestos fibres can become airborne.
Mattresses – As mattresses are very difficult to recycle, they attract a large surcharge per mattress at the tipping facility. This can become expensive if you have multiple mattresses or ensembles as each ensemble is considered a mattress. There are a number of ways to save on removal costs;
- Sell or give it away on the web (eBay, Gumtree etc).
- Some councils may pick up for free
- Dismantle or shred it yourself
Paint – Where possible, contact your local council as they may have a scheme for collection. At tipping facilities, liquid paint attracts a charge based on the size of the tin. Some tips to assist you in disposing of paint: Here are some tips:
- Check with your council for existing disposal schemes
- Dry the paint prior to disposal
- If none of the above apply, empty the paint into other paint tins to fill them up. This reduces the number of tins you can be charged for. If you have a 4 litre can of paint the tip will charge you for 4 litres even if there is only 1 litre in it!
Waste Types
A key factor in estimating the cost of your waste removal is to determine the waste type. The most cost effective way to minimise your rubbish removal costs is to recycle where possible. ATR classifies waste streams in the following ways:
Mixed waste types
When different materials are combined together they are identified as a ‘mixed waste’ load when taken for disposal.
Mixed waste Type 1 | Any combination of general mixed waste – timbers, plasterboard, plastic, household furniture, office materials etc. No heavy waste types |
Mixed waste Type 2 | Same as above but contains a small amount of heavy waste (concrete, bricks, tiles, soils etc) |
Mixed waste Type 3 | Same as above but contains a larger amount of heavy waste (concrete, bricks, tiles, soil etc) |
Clean heavy waste | Any combination of bricks, concrete, tiles, render, sand, soil, fines & asphalt only |
Recyclable waste types
Recyclables attract a lower disposal fee so if you have a reasonable volume of any of the recyclables listed, keep them separated from other waste types. This will keep your waste removal costs lower.
Concrete | Clean concrete of any size with or without steel, mesh, reinforcement – nothing else |
Bricks | Clean bricks &/or render – nothing else
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Roof tiles | Clean roof tiles – concrete or terracotta
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Mixed masonry | Any combination of bricks, concrete, tiles, render & sandstone |
Soils | Any types of shale, dirt, sandstone but no rubbish, vegetation, or man-made products |
Metals | Any combination of copper, lead, aluminium & steel |
Vegetation, Cardboard & Paper | Any type of organic vegetation (no logs). Excludes mulch or decomposed leaf litter. These are considered soils by the tipping facilities |
Hazardous or Special waste types
Some waste types contain hazardous materials or are classified as ‘special waste’ types by the tipping facilities. Be sure to speak to one of our friendly consultants to discuss the best way to organise the removal of hazardous or special waste types
Asbestos | Wrapped & sealed in 200μm (micron) thick plastic or unwrapped (must be covered ready for us to wrap) |
Insulation | Fibreglass, wool. Must be bagged & sealed for transportation (garbage bags are suitable) |
Tyres | Subject to volumes. Usually 1 car tyre in a mixed load is acceptable at the tip |
Mattresses | Surcharge per mattress.
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Carpet | Any carpet. Small volumes only. Large volumes attract a surcharge |
Paint or liquid waste | Liquid waste is not accepted. ATR is not licensed to transport liquid waste. Dried paint is ok in any quantity. |
Chemicals | Chemical waste is not accepted. ATR is not licensed to transport liquid waste |
Who uses what services?
Builders and developers
Serving the construction industry for over 25 years, ATR is a trusted partner to many well-known construction companies, developers, owner builders & those just doing some renovation works at home too. Our range of services have been designed to be complementary to the construction process focusing on demolition, hazardous material removal & ongoing waste management. Click on the Services link to find out more about how we can assist. Accounts available to approved customers.
Rubbish removal
Demolition
Asbestos services
Remember, by choosing ATR, you will gain the benefit & protection of:
Over 25 years industry experience
SafeWork licensed demolisher
SafeWork licensed asbestos removalist
Award winning WHS Management System
Externally accredited to AS 4801 – Safety, ISO 9001 – Quality & ISO 14001 - Environment
$20M Public Liability & Workers compensation policies
TAFE accredited & SafeWork registered demolition Supervisors
Skilled, Nationally Accredited trade qualified staff
Environmental sustainability practitioners
Property Services
ATR has a wide range of quality services to assist property occupants, owners & managers. Whether it’s an abandoned, vacated or tenanted property, ATR provides an easy, hassle free service for disposing of unwanted goods or items.
Our professional & courteous drivers can come to the property at a time that is convenient, pick up & take away any unwanted goods or rubbish left behind. So, who uses our services?
Home owners
CBD (high rise specialists)
Builders
Developers
Renovators
State Government - (ATR is a registered & approved contractor to the NSW Government)
Local councils
Business owners
Real estate agents
Tenants - Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Home Owners
Got junk, unwanted furniture or simply decluttering? We can provide the right service Trucks we load or Skip bins you load to assist your rubbish removal needs. We can help when our clients are moving house, downsizing, Spring cleaning or simply decluttering to make extra space. Whatever the reason, we have the solution.
Some key features:
- No need to be at home at the time of pick up
- Easy over the phone payment options
- Trusted & vetted trades services also available
CBD & High Rise Towers
Many high-rise tenants/occupants face added difficulties in removing unwanted items due to the restricted access some buildings provide. ATR has been servicing the Sydney CBD from the beginning of our business & understands the complexities involved in dealing with building management. Consideration of Stakeholders is always our highest priority.
Some key features:
- After-hours service available
- We can supply bins & trolleys if required
- Specialised trucks to meet most vehicle height restrictions (2.1m)
Real Estate Agents, Landlords & Tenants
Having worked with many Property Managers over the years, ATR has developed a thorough knowledge of servicing the property sector. We work with Property Managers & tenants to provide a fast & convenient service.
We provide services for:
Tenanted properties
Abandoned properties
Deceased estates
Site cleans
Hoarding sites
Asbestos services
Trade Recommendations
Commercial & Industrial
Commercial & Industrial
Pallet or bulky waste removal
Demolition
Large skips at disocunted rates for lighter waste
Government
ATR is a registered & approved contractor for the NSW government & is a preferred contractor to many Sydney councils. Our knowledge & expertise together with our externally accredited management systems (AS/NZS 4801 – Safety, ISO 9001 – Quality & ISO 14001 Environment) makes us a safe pair of hands when working for government on behalf of the community.
Remember, by choosing ATR, you will gain the benefit & protection of:
Over 25 years industry experience
Preferred contractor to many Sydney Councils
SafeWork licensed demolisher
SafeWork licensed asbestos removalist
Award winning WHS Management System
Externally accredited to AS 4801 – Safety, ISO 9001 – Quality & ISO 14001 - Environment
$20M Public Liability & Workers compensation policies
TAFE accredited & SafeWork registered demolition Supervisors
Skilled, Nationally Accredited trade qualified staff
Environmental sustainability practitioners
Our staff are highly trained & supported by an award winning WHS Management System & certified to AS 4801 Safety, ISO 9001 Quality & ISO 14001 Environment. This means you can rest assured your job will be handled safely & efficiently by professional contractors.
Our Services
Rubbish removal
Demolition
Asbestos services