Australia generates roughly 5.3 million tonnes of metal and steel annually. A massive portion of it goes into producing consumer goods and construction equipment. But while Australia’s metals industry is rising sustainably, another by-product is keeping up: scrap metal. Many scrap metals in the Greater Sydney Area don’t undergo proper…
Moving into a new home or renovating your old room can generate massive furniture waste. Damaged cabinets, broken cupboards, dirty textiles, white goods, cheap shelves, and old mattresses make up most of Australia’s furniture waste. Unfortunately, Australia’s rising furniture trend is throwing thousands of tonnes of mass-produced DIY items into…
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is used and seen in many construction projects and even in our homes. However, if not removed and disposed of properly, this mineral has the potential to cause serious health problems. Simply put, asbestos should be removed and disposed of professionally by a…
A lawn mower is a machine used to cut grass, and as such, it must be maintained regularly. However, as time passes, this machine’s tenacity deteriorates and eventually stopped working. If your machine is no longer useful and repairing or servicing it will not solve the problem, dispose of it…
There are numerous advantages to installing a wooden fence. Among the reasons for increasing the property’s value, it adds a much-needed privacy barrier to make your home feel safer. However, considering the harsh conditions it endures day in and day out, wooden fences rot over time. When your wooden fence…
It’s a sad thing to see good used items go to waste. But, material things, all ran out of value in some way. Most of the time, these items end up in recycling centres, landfills, or junkyards. Junkyards, just like any recycling centres are a great place to find good…
Every month, Australian dogs’ waste is as heavy as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, based on a news report. Can you imagine where all that waste goes every month? Apart from the waste produced by domesticated animals, there is waste produced by farm animals. Animal waste is one of the primary…
We all had the best intentions when we bought home gym equipment. This piece of equipment is a fun and useful addition to our workout. But over time, our equipment can start to break down and become a hazard. We frequently leave these items in convenient places when they are…
Seeing people scavenging junk in Sydney is not an unusual sight. Who wouldn’t like to dive in for the chance to find usable and even valuable items for free? During these uncertainties, economic struggles, and challenges brought about by the global pandemic, some Sydney residents have sorted to junk scavenging,…
