Cleanaway

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Chris Lloyd, Cleanaway Branch Manager at our Logan site, who has been named the 2026 Lithium Battery Fire Hero of the Year at the Waste Recycling Industry Association QLD (WRIQ) Industry Awards.

Chris led the renewal of focus on Cleanaway’s hot load management program at Logan, strengthening a comprehensive approach to managing the growing risks associated with lithium batteries and other fire hazards in waste loads. The program brings together driver education, practical training, emergency drills and dedicated hot load containment areas, creating a clear and repeatable response process that helps keep our people, facilities and communities safe.

For Chris, the recognition is shared with the team behind the work, “I’d like to share the recognition with the Logan team, as their commitment and expertise have been essential to making the process such a success. The Logan team had already established a strong foundation and I’ve been proud to assist with that work and keep the focus on safety.”

A well-deserved recognition of Chris and the Logan team’s commitment to safety, expertise and continuous improvement. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/waste-recycling-industry-association-qld-inc_wriqindustryawards-wasterecyclingexcellence-activity-7502534902559670272-LkxM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAY4ASgBY5JX3jIBcvk9q48BujoRopMaKd0

03/09/2026

Your food scraps don’t have to go to waste. When collected through a Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service or composted at home, they can be turned into something valuable.
The FOGO journey:
🏠 Food and garden scraps go into your FOGO bin (where available)
🚛 Material is collected and transported for processing
🌱 It is transformed into nutrient-rich compost
🌾 Compost supports healthier soils, agriculture and landscapes
Our 2026 Recycling Behaviours Report found 86% of Australians believe a national rollout of FOGO services will help reduce waste going to landfill.
No FOGO bin yet? Check what options are available in your area or explore home composting where suitable.
Small actions at home can help keep valuable resources in use.
Check out our easy-to-use guide for quick tips on what goes in FOGO then visit our A-Z recycling guide to learn the right way to bin common household materials.

Bin like a pro with our guide

01/09/2026

🌏♻️ Celebrating Logan’s diverse communities through waste education. What a fantastic day at World of Cultures 2026 at Kingston Butter Factory, QLD on Saturday! Our Cleanaway team was there as part of our waste education partnership with the City of Logan Government, connecting with residents from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and sharing practical information about recycling and waste.

More than 5,000 people came together to celebrate the many cultures, languages, music, food and traditions that make Logan such a vibrant community. We spoke with around 580 residents throughout the day and handed out waste education resources in multiple languages. We also had plenty of fun with our waste-themed co****le game, with around 150 people, mostly kids, having a go at sorting everyday items into the right bins.

We had some great conversations about what can and can’t go in Logan’s kerbside recycling bins, as well as how to safely dispose of e-waste, butane cans, construction waste and other materials.
It was especially rewarding to speak with people who are new to Australia and may have come from countries with very different recycling systems. These conversations help us understand what information communities need and how we can make waste education more accessible.

We also connected with community leaders and organisations, with more waste education sessions already being planned across Logan.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made it such a busy and memorable day!

28/08/2026

Our people are coming together to mark Wear It Purple Day and show their support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Teams are getting together for lunches, wearing purple and creating their own moments to celebrate inclusion, allyship and belonging.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is about creating a workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work, feel respected and valued and have the opportunity to belong.

Wear It Purple Day gives us an opportunity to put that commitment into action, come together as a team and show our support.

25/08/2026

Cleanaway continues to strengthen diversity in our workforce, with women representing 25.8% of team members in FY26.

Waste and resource recovery has traditionally been a male-dominated industry and building a more representative workforce takes sustained action across every part of the organisation.

This means challenging perceptions of what a career in waste looks like, creating pathways into operational and frontline roles and supporting women to develop and progress throughout their careers.

Our focus is on continuing to remove barriers, broaden pathways into waste and resource recovery, and create an environment where more women can build long-term careers with us.

Want to see where a career in waste could take you? Cleanaway is creating pathways for people from all backgrounds, including those new to the industry.

Explore our career pathways. Link in the comments below.

17/08/2026

For the past 10 years, State Operations Manager Allison Belshaw has played a key role in supporting some of Australia’s most important operations through her work with Cleanaway’s Australian Defence contracts team. Allison is known for her steady leadership, strong operational knowledge and commitment to delivering for customers and colleagues alike. This May, she celebrated 10 years with Cleanaway.

In 2024, Cleanaway was announced as Defence’s Resource Recovery and Waste Management contractor for Queensland and Western Australia in a six-year partnership with the potential to extend to 2035. Operational from 31 March 2025, the contract supports Defence events, exercises and waste management services while contributing to the Federal Government’s 80% waste diversion target by 2030.

Allison is part of the team helping bring this partnership to life across QLD and WA, supporting service delivery, operational continuity and resource recovery outcomes for Defence sites.
Account Director - Defence Anthony Chapman said, “Allison is an integral member of the Defence management team and is highly respected both internally and by her Defence stakeholders. We are very lucky to have Allison as a key member of the team.”

Pictured here is Anthony visiting our Mandurah site to personally present Allison with her certificate.

13/08/2026

Not all plastics are recycled the same way.
Hard plastics like bottles and containers are different from soft plastics like:
🍞 Bread bags
🍫 Wrappers
🥗 Scrunchable packaging
🛍 Plastic bags
Soft plastics are generally plastics you can scrunch in your hand.
Our 2026 Recycling Behaviours Report found that many Australians want to recycle soft plastics, but confusion remains around where they should go. Hint: It’s not in the yellow lid bin!
Check your local recycling options before placing soft plastics in your general waste bin.
Learn what can and cannot be recycled with our A to Z guide to recycling.

11/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Allan Smith on 20 years with Cleanaway!
From starting as a chemist after moving from the UK to Australia, to leading our Townsville Technical Services branch today, Allan's journey has been built on teamwork, leadership and a commitment to keeping people safe.

For Allan, the best part of the job isn't just solving complex customer challenges. "It's the people," he says.

After 20 years, he still believes the friendships built at work and the opportunity to support his team are what make every day worthwhile.

👉 Read Allan's story here: https://www.cleanaway.com.au/newsroom/allan-smith-20-years

10/08/2026

From 5pm 10 August to 9am 17 August (AEST), Cleanaway will be completing a scheduled system upgrade as part of our CustomerConnect program to integrate and uplift our business systems, helping us deliver safer, smarter and more reliable waste management and resource recovery services across Australia.

✅ Collections will continue as normal.

Please be aware that:
• Some systems will be unavailable
• Customer service response times may be slower than usual
• Some customer service mailboxes will be disabled

For more information visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/customer-connect
For urgent enquiries, call 13 13 39.

Thank you for your patience while we continue improving our services.

03/08/2026

Seen a recycling symbol and thought: “Great, in the yellow bin"?
It’s not always that simple.
Our 2026 Recycling Behaviours Report found 64% of Australians have felt misled by soft plastics packaging that appears recyclable but isn’t.
A recycling symbol on packaging doesn’t always mean it can go into your household recycling bin.
Before you recycle:
✔ Check the packaging instructions
✔ Know your local recycling rules
✔ Use recycling guides if you’re unsure
Read our article on recycling symbols in the link below.

Recycle? Not always.