Every household in Sydney produces plenty of waste, every single day. In fact, the average Australian home produces about 2.25kg of rubbish every single day. That’s just one household… so imagine how much waste a strata or apartment complex produces each day! Here’s a tip… it’s a lot.
Dealing with waste in Sydney strata and apartment complexes can be a tough task. There’s inevitably going to be plenty produced each week, and this waste can come in many forms. For instance, Sydney strata waste tends to consist of:
– Old furniture like chairs and tables
– Bed frames and mattresses
– Large recyclables, boxes
– Electronic waste like computers and appliances
– Clothing and household items.
Standard waste, such as rubbish and small recycling, should be disposed of in the standard bin arrangement… but this isn’t always the case. In that vein, here are our top do’s and don’ts when it comes to Sydney strata rubbish removal.
The do’s
Put together a strata waste management plan
A strata waste management plan is an absolute must. And the bigger the complex, the more involved the plan should be. A strata waste management plan should include all facets of waste, detailing what needs to be done with each waste type.
It should also explain any differences in the process between certain areas in the complex, such as ground floor vs top storey and so on. Oftentimes, there may be bin rooms on more than one floor, so it’s essential to spread the use of bins evenly across your complex.
A waste management plan should also determine where waste is taken once it is removed. This should ensure that everything is dealt with sustainably. For example, facilitating the exchange of secondhand furniture can be done via a Facebook group or a notice board within the complex. This means a much better result for the environment.
The next best way to ensure that your strata rubbish plan is working well, is to partner up with a Sydney rubbish removal company. At Sydney City Rubbish, we work with strata complexes regularly, to get the best waste management results possible.
Work with a professional Sydney rubbish removal company
An expert rubbish removal company in Sydney is an incredibly useful asset to have. Every strata complex should be partnered with a reputable, reliable contractor, and Sydney City Rubbish is here to help. We’re the best in the business when it comes to strata rubbish removal in Sydney.
Our rubbish removal experts operate swiftly and safely on every project. We fully understand the ins and outs of strata complexes, and what to look out for. This means that we’ll operate incredibly efficiently, and use our knowledge of sustainability to ensure that all waste is dealt with in a most eco-friendly manner.
Educate tenants
Education is essential when it comes to dealing with Sydney strata rubbish removal. Your tenants must know the drill, including where to take certain kinds of rubbish, what days bins are to be emptied, recycling and composting procedures… basically everything! The more your tenants and residents know, the easier the waste management process will be.
Ensure you have appropriate signage
Common bin areas aren’t simply a dumping ground for tenants. They should not be off-loading a wide range of waste there. This is where signage must be crystal clear. It must explain correct procedures, and tell your tenants where waste can be put. However, they should already be aware of this, thanks to your strata waste management plan.
Signage is also conducive to health and safety, which is a critical part of good strata waste management. We’ll discuss that in the next section.
Health and safety over everything
Health and safety is the most important thing when it comes to dealing with rubbish. That’s especially the case for large, bulky items, or other pieces that pose some kind of hazard or risk. At Sydney City Rubbish, we always operate with the utmost safety, utilising in-depth training, and the very best in personal protective equipment (PPE).
However, your tenants aren’t trained like our staff, and won’t be wearing heavy-duty clothing. This is why you must be encouraging safe practices in your strata complex at all times. Every tenant deserves to be safe in their residence, so every measure to promote safe practices must be taken by management.
Review access to bin areas
Your people need proper access to bin areas if they are going to dispose of their waste in the correct manner. If there are obstacles, such as a blocked doorway or too many stairs, they’ll probably look for alternatives. And these alternatives aren’t always sustainable options.
The don’ts
There are also a few things that you shouldn’t be doing when it comes to strata waste management Sydney.
Don’t expect tenants to operate without guidelines
If you simply leave tenants to their own devices, your waste management results will likely be less than ideal. This is where signage and education, as we discussed earlier, is absolutely essential. Without these elements, your residents will likely end up dumping waste in the incorrect areas, potentially causing accidents, pollution and eyesores for other residents.
Don’t forget about sustainability
Every strata complex in Sydney should be practising sustainable waste management. These days, it’s not good enough to simply dump all of your waste into landfill and general waste bins. Every large complex has a responsibility to the environment, so do ensure that you are doing everything in your power to practise green waste management.
This should include:
– Providing composting facilities where possible
– Clear identification of recycling bins
– Soft plastic recycling bins where possible
– Educate tenants about electronic waste management
– Work with an expert Sydney strata rubbish removal contractor.
Sydney strata rubbish removal
At Sydney City Rubbish, we love working with strata complexes. We can help you put together a strata waste management plan, and we’ll always be there to remove large and bulky waste items. Get in touch with us today for more information.
