Hazardous and regulated waste management

Safe and compliant hazardous waste management solutions, including collection, transport, treatment and disposal for various industries.
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Safe, compliant and
sustainable management of high-risk materials

Cleanaway is Australia’s trusted partner for the collection, treatment and disposal of commercial and industrial hazardous waste. Our tailored solutions for managing chemicals and other high-risk substances put health and safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance first – so you can be confident that your waste is handled responsibly from collection through to final disposal or recovery.

From paints and PFAS to asbestos, e-waste and biosecurity risks, our hazardous waste services deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions for even the most complex waste streams. Whether you’re dealing with small volumes of specialty waste or navigating complex contamination across large-scale operations, our licensed facilities, technical experts and compliant systems are equipped to support the needs of every industry.

Chemical and industrial hazardous waste

Includes solvents, acids, alkalis, industrial chemicals, and manufacturing by-products that pose risks to health or the environment.

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Contaminated materials and residues

Covers contaminated soils, absorbents, rags, PPE, and other materials tainted with hazardous substances requiring specialised handling and disposal.

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Our services

Our hazardous and regulated waste solutions

Proper disposal of oil paints as hazardous waste is crucial. This includes recycling empty metallic paint cans and sorting various household waste for more effective recycling practices.
Paint waste

Recovery of unused or leftover paints through commercial collection services and nationwide drop-off locations.

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PFAS decontamination and treatment

Advanced, compliant solutions for managing and treating liquids, sludge, soil or equipment contaminated with hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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Asbestos

Licensed removal, transport and disposal of friable and non-friable asbestos, helping businesses safely manage one of the most hazardous waste materials.

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Contaminated soils

Assessment, treatment and secure disposal for soils affected by hydrocarbons, heavy metals, asbestos or industrial waste.

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Drum waste

Certified collection, handling and destruction of chemical drums, solvent containers and other hazardous packaging.

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E-waste

Collection, recycling and secure data destruction services for electronic waste like computers, TVs and smartphones.

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Quarantine and biosecurity waste

Secure collection and treatment of biosecurity risks such as intercepted food, packaging and plant material under DAFF regulation.

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Coolant and antifreeze

Convenient collection and recovery of used engine coolants and glycol-based antifreeze from automotive and industrial sites.

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Fluorescent light bulbs

Recycling of fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs and other mercury-containing lamps to keep both hazardous and reusable materials out of landfill.

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Aerosol recycling

Puncturing, depressurisation and separation of hazardous materials from aerosol cans to enable resource recovery or safe disposal.