Practical tips for Hobart small businesses to reduce waste costs. Right-size your bin, separate cardboard, and avoid common mistakes that cost money.
Running a small business in Hobart means watching every dollar. Waste management is one of those costs that quietly adds up — but it is also one of the easiest to optimise.
The most common mistake is ordering a bin that is too large. A 1100L bin costs 51% more than a 240L bin. If your 660L bin is always half-empty, drop down to a 240L and save $14/week ($728/year).
How to check: Look at your bin the morning before collection. If it is consistently less than half full, you probably need a smaller size.
Boxes take up enormous space when thrown in whole. One flattened box takes up roughly 10% of the space of an intact one. A staff member spending 2 minutes flattening boxes each day can cut your bin needs in half.
If your business produces relatively little waste (small office, professional services, low-foot-traffic retail), fortnightly collection costs half as much as weekly. The catch: your bin needs to have a lid that closes properly, and you should not be putting food waste in it.
Most Hobart small businesses receive deliveries in cardboard boxes. A dedicated cardboard recycling bin is usually cheaper than general waste collection. If half your bin is cardboard, splitting into two bins (one general, one cardboard) often saves money overall.
If you are in a shared building or strip of shops, ask neighbouring businesses if they want to share a larger bin. A 1100L split between two businesses costs less per business than two separate 240L bins — and you both get more capacity.
If your busiest day is Saturday (common for Hobart hospitality), schedule collection for Monday. Starting the week with an empty bin means you will not run out of space during the week.
Tasmania does not currently charge a waste levy like some mainland states. That keeps bin hire costs lower here. But it may come — getting your waste volumes down now means less impact if a levy is introduced.
| Bin size | Weekly | Fortnightly | |----------|--------|-------------| | 240L | $39 exc GST | ~$20/week | | 660L | $53 exc GST | ~$27/week | | 1100L | $59 exc GST | ~$30/week |
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Kerry
Waste Management Specialist at Bin Hire Australia. Helping Australian businesses find the right waste solutions.
Right-size your bin (drop to a smaller size if it is always half empty), flatten all cardboard, consider fortnightly collection if volume is low, and separate cardboard into a dedicated recycling bin.
Yes. Fortnightly collection is available for all bin sizes in Hobart and costs roughly half the weekly rate. Best for low-volume businesses like small offices and professional services.
Yes. Neighbouring businesses can share a larger bin to reduce per-business costs. A shared 1100L is often cheaper than two separate 240L bins and gives more total capacity.
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