Environmental Impact Policy

1. Prevent pollution and protect the environment

We operate with the objective of preventing spills, leaks, contamination, and other environmental harm across collection, storage, and transport.

2. Comply with environmental laws and duty of care

We meet the requirements applicable to our activities, including waste duty of care, safe handling and transfer, and record keeping. We will cooperate with regulators and ensure that any required licences/permits are maintained.

3. Reduce emissions from transport and logistics

Because collections require vehicles, we focus on reducing fuel use and emissions by:

• Route planning and optimising collections to reduce mileage
• Combining collections geographically where possible
• Maintaining vehicles to manufacturer standards to maximise efficiency
• Monitoring operational efficiency and considering lower-emission options as they become practical

4. Handle materials safely and responsibly

We use appropriate barrels and handling processes to reduce risk and waste, including:

• Suitable containment measures during collection and transfer
• Maintaining equipment to reduce leakage and failures
• Staff training on safe handling and incident response

5. Support recycling and circular outcomes

Our goal is to keep valuable materials in use and prevent them from becoming waste. We prioritise routes that maximise recovery and recycling outcomes, working with reputable downstream partners.

6. Minimise waste and resource use in our own business

We aim to reduce our internal waste and consumption by:

• Prioritising digital documentation where possible
• Reducing single-use materials in our office and depot operations
• Reusing and recycling packaging and consumables wherever practical

7. Work with responsible partners and suppliers

Where we rely on subcontractors, processors, or suppliers, we seek partners who operate responsibly and meet relevant compliance requirements.

8. Engage and train our team

Environmental performance depends on good practice. We train team members on:

• Spill prevention and response
• Correct waste handling and segregation
• Reporting and continuous improvement

9. Continual improvement and transparency

We review this policy periodically, assess our impacts, and implement improvements where they are practical, measurable, and aligned with our growth.