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Finding solutions for problem waste
The Mobile Community Recycling Service (MCRS) plays a critical role in providing a safe and convenient solution for disposing of problem waste.With the increasing risk of fires and environmental concerns caused by improper disposal of hazardous items like batteries, gas bottles and paint in household garbage bins, the MCRS offers a trusted alternative.
“Our operators are well-trained and highly experienced, holding all the necessary licenses, including dangerous goods driver licenses, medium rigid vehicle licenses, and forklift licences. They’re also trained in customer service, work health and safety and emergency management, ensuring they’re prepared for any situation.” Matt Curtis, RRA General Manager
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By ensuring these dangerous materials are collected directly from homes and managed correctly, the service not only works to solve Western Sydney’s problem waste issue, but also prevents potential disasters, offering peace of mind to residents across Cumberland, Parramatta and Blacktown City Councils.
In FY25, the MCRS team has been busy completing 7,129 pick-ups from residents and keeping 179 tonnes of problem waste out of landfill. The service also provides detailed reports on the types and amounts of waste collected, which are shared regularly with the Waste Management teams in each council.
The MCRS has been a pioneer in waste management, being the first NSW EPA approved and fully licensed collection service for residential problem waste. Now in its ninth year, the service continues to prove its value in managing environmental hazards and keeping our communities safe.
“Since we started in 2016, the MCRS has made a huge difference, diverting large amounts of problem waste and e-waste from landfill. We’re proud to provide a service that Western Sydney residents can trust to keep their communities safe and clean,” says Matt Curtis, General Manager of RRA.
The MCRS collects problem waste from residents in Cumberland, Blacktown and Parramatta council areas and e-waste from Cumberland and Parramatta.
Book a pick up: www.problemwaste.com.au
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