Hazardous & chemical waste disposal across NSW, VIC + QLD

How do I dispose of chemical waste safely?

Chemical and hazardous waste should be identified, assessed and classified before disposal — it should never be placed in general waste, left unmanaged on-site, or handled that risks contamination to soil, groundwater or waterways. CleanEra helps businesses safely manage chemical waste through expert assessment, waste classification, compliant collection, dangerous goods transport and approved disposal solutions following strict EPA guidelines.

From expired chemicals and unknown substances to industrial chemical waste streams, our chemists help you understand what you have, how it should be managed and the safest disposal pathway. Whether it’s a one-off clean-up or ongoing waste management, CleanEra provides practical support from identification through to final disposal.

Waste streams we accept

industrial grease waste
blue drums dangerous good waste

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous material is waste that is classified as Dangerous Goods.

These are usually toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive items. Many are identified already with pre classification stickers.

We ensure that waste is assessed, collected, transported then disposed in line with best practices/processes & legislation.

Waste type examples

  • Grease & hydrocarbon products

  • Oily rags & filters

  • Aerosols & Batteries

  • Gas bottles

  • Contaminated soil

  • Spill clean up materials

  • Used garnet

wash water IBC or corrosive acid or alkaline
IBC grease waste
oily water waste treatment sludge

Liquid Waste

Waste waters, sludges & slurries requires licensed handling and secure containment.

Our vacuum trucks, tankers, and EPA protocols ensure safe, spill-free handling from pickup to treatment.

If your waste can’t form a mound or be shoveled — it’s likely to be regulated as a liquid.

Waste type examples

  • Oil / oily waters

  • Wash-waters inc. PFAS contaminated

  • Pesticides, insecticides etc.

  • Solvents

  • Paints & resins

  • Corrosives acid / alkaline

  • Contaminated stormwater or leachate

Asbestos bonded or friable
clinical waste disposal
tyre waste and old tyres for landfill

Special Waste

Special waste include materials that pose a specific health, safety or environmental risk to the public.

Due to their potential harm, special waste often have specific transport, treatment, storage, disposal requirements.

Waste type examples

  • Clinical Waste 
    e.g. healthcare. sharps, pharmaceuticals

  • Asbestos - bonded or friable

  • Mixed loads containing asbestos

  • Waste Tyres - Whole, shredded, or cut

  • This may also include other items that the EPA can declare as special waste via industry notification.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Hunter Valley, Servicing NSW, QLD and VIC

Specialist Waste

Specialist wastes are governed by separate legislation. These require specific treatment, handling and transport for the safety of all and the environment.

Waste type examples

  • Flares

  • Ammunition

  • Picric acid

  • Radioactive instrumentation

  • Radioactive school, lab &
    medical samples


Why Choose CleanEra for Hazardous Waste Management

Licensed & Compliant

CleanEra holds current Environmental Protection Licences for the transport, storage and treatment of a wide variety of liquid and solid wastes. Compliance with these licences as well as industry standards is the cornerstone of operations in what we do.

Consult / Collect & Dispose

Reliable collection backed by adept advice & disposal services. We work closely with clients to gauge their waste needs and deliver solutions, making sure everything is handled safely & compliantly. Whether hazardous liquids or solids, we manage it.

Pesticides and insecticides warehouse

Reliable &
Responsive

We understand, that open and clear communication is a fundamental requirement for contractors. Our team is a select group of specialists who will be able to answer your queries promptly, with open transparency and documentation.  

Transparent Fees
+ Valued Service

We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs. We provide detailed quotes and cost breakdowns, so clients know exactly what they are paying for - ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of service and compliance.

Toxic and flammable waste collection being transported

Transport Compliance

Safe, compliant transport is at the heart of our operations. Vehicles & drivers meet strict EPA & WorkSafe requirements, with robust systems in place for tracking, and reporting — giving clients confidence that every shipment is managed securely and responsibly.

Wastewater treatment leachate

Sustainable Disposal
Technologies

We prioritise sustainability by adopting methods that reduce environmental impact. Our innovative processes focus on recovery, recycling, and responsible disposal, supporting organisations’ objectives while contributing to a circular economy.

tankers delivery of hazardous waste or liquid waste

Collab Culture
& Teamwork

We value teamwork, and long-term partnerships with clients, contractors, and the wider community. Our people-first approach ensures we work together effectively to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste solutions.

Work safety PPE personal protective equipment

Environmental & Personal Safety

Exceeding the industry standards for environmental and personal safety is one of the driving standards for our business. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond the industry requirements and are always striving to improve our practices.  

Our hazardous waste services

Onsite waste audits

Lab testing and classification

Emergency pickups

One-off or scheduled services

Compliance support for multi-site projects

Chemist-led waste classification

NSW, VIC & QLD service coverage

Full waste tracking documentation

Emergency response available

waste facility ready for treatment

Don’t See Your Waste Type?

If your material is complex, contaminated, or hard to classify — we are here to help. We offer fast support backed by full regulatory confidence. We handle the hard stuff — safely, legally, and transparently.

We take care to protect the environments and communities connected to our work, ensuring what we do supports a more sustainable future.

From obtaining a quote, to collecting the material, to lodging all the required EPA documentation - we ensure a stress free process with focus on great environmental outcomes.

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We value teamwork & long-term partnerships with clients, contractors & the wider community.
It’s our people-first approach.

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