As a Sydney strata manager, you’re the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. Fire safety checks, enforcing building rules, and keeping residents happy – it’s all on your plate. But let’s not forget one of the most important jobs you control: waste management.
An efficient and responsible rubbish collection system is crucial. It keeps your building clean, minimises disruption for residents and neighbours, and even helps you comply with environmental regulations.
Can you relate to any of these juggles, when it comes to waste management?
- Managing the varying demand for rubbish removal
- Limited bin space
- Balancing residential demand and budget constraints
- Ensuring waste sorting compliance
- Complying with waste disposal regulations
- Finding a long-term reliable and efficient waste collection partner
You’re not alone! Although strata may organise the rubbish removal, it’s really everyone’s responsibility in the building to properly dispose of their own waste – we’ll explore this further in the sections below.
Growth Of The Strata Sector In Australia
Australia has seen a growth in apartments and townhouses (also known as attached dwellings) over the past decade, reflecting the growing population particularly in urban areas like Sydney.
The 2021 census data shows that there were 1,287,377 private apartment residents in NSW. That’s nearly 1 in 5 people.
Source: The 2022 Australasian Strata Insights Report
With more people comes more waste, and we know efficient rubbish removal is just one of the many things on your plate.
Here are some helpful practices to optimise your building’s waste management system, freeing up your valuable time!
7 Steps To Success
1. Understanding Resident Needs
Discuss the waste management processes at your regular strata meetings to understand any concerns that residents may have.
This may include demand for more recycling bins, or specific waste management programs such as soft plastics recycling or composting.
Alternatively include waste management questions in a general survey that is sent to residents to collect their feedback and suggestions.
2. Reduce Bin Contamination
Residents doing their best is key to smooth waste management. However, sometimes confusion or bin overflow can lead to contamination across different bins.
Reducing contamination is very important, according the the NSW Strata Community who advise:
“If anything, which is not recyclable is spotted or sorted, the rubbish is charged out as general waste, which is an increased cost to owners.”
Source: NSW Strata Community
Here are ways to address this proactively:
Resident Education:
- Consider raising the topic at strata meetings to discuss proper waste sorting.
- Display clear signage and informative posters in common areas.
- Include friendly reminders in resident emails about what goes in each bin and what day’s their waste is collected
3. Optimise Bin Setup
Review how many bins are being used and how full the bins are, before pickup and adjust the number or size of bins based on demand.
When you get regular strata garbage collection with us, we provide bins at no extra cost, simply give us a call to let us know you need more bins.
Likewise if you need to increase the number of collections or reduce the frequency call us and we will adjust your schedule to meet your needs.
4. Explore Cost Efficient Solutions
Not all commercial rubbish collection services are the same! Explore different options to ensure you are getting a great deal.
We charge per bin usage, so you don’t overpay for your collection.
Likewise, by educating residents on waste reduction strategies and optimising waste disposal like breaking up a box and flattening it, before it goes in the yellow bin, can help reduce costs and keep your rubbish collection more efficient and sustainable.
5. Book A Skip For Green Waste
Planning a landscaping project or garden clean-up for your unit block or townhouses?
A skip bin rental is the perfect solution to efficiently collect branches, tree trunks, and plant clippings.
Not only is it hassle-free, but it’s an eco-friendly solution as it gets recycled or composted responsibly.
In addition, it’s a cost effective way to manage a large volume of garden waste.
6. Review The NSW Guidelines & Recommendations From Council
NSW epa, has a series of regulations & recommendations for reducing residential and commercial waste.
Also check out your local council website to explore workshops and education opportunities on ways to reduce waste.
Here is the website for the Sutherland Shire council’s waste workshops.
7. Choosing A Waste Management Company In Sydney
If you need a reliable and efficient garbage collection for your strata run buildings please get in touch.
Cheapa Waste can provide you with:
- Skip hire for one-off waste collections
- Regular garbage collection at a frequency that suits your needs
- No lock-in contracts
- More bins when you need them
- Different sized bins
- No surprise costs – you can even request a set fee per month to be certain of your outgoings
- We take the bins out for you & put them back – one less job for you
- No extra costs, such as for public holidays, holiday pick ups or admin fees
Talk directly to the owner: At Cheapa Waste Skips, you’ll get the personalised attention you deserve. No call centres here, just our dedicated owner ready to answer your questions and address your needs.
Local expertise: Located in the Sutherland Shire, we understand the unique waste management needs of the South Sydney area. Our local knowledge ensures we can provide you with the most efficient and reliable service possible.
Summary
Effective waste management isn’t just about bins – it’s about creating a cleaner, more efficient living environment for your residents, freeing up your valuable time!
By implementing the right strategies, you can:
Boost resident satisfaction: A well-managed waste system reduces unpleasant odours, overflows, and pest concerns, leading to happier residents.
Control costs: Optimising bin sizes and educating residents on proper sorting can minimise waste disposal fees.
Enhance building safety: Proper waste handling reduces fire hazards and promotes a healthier environment for everyone.
Need a quote for your strata waste collection? Call Adam today on: 0414 308 936
Proudly serving the following areas and surrounds:
- Sutherland Shire
- St George
- Bankstown
