Hotels, motels, and holiday rentals across the Illawarra need waste collection that flexes with occupancy. Here is how accommodation providers manage bins efficiently.
Tourism is a significant industry in the Illawarra. From the Novotel and Sage Hotel in the CBD to motels along the Princes Highway and holiday rentals dotting the coastal suburbs, accommodation providers generate consistent waste that scales with occupancy.
The challenge: waste volumes swing dramatically between quiet mid-week periods and busy weekends, school holidays, and summer peaks.
Hotels (full service):
Motels:
Holiday rentals / Airbnb:
| Property type | General waste | Recycling | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small motel (10-20 rooms) | 660L | 240L | Weekly general, weekly recycling |
| Large motel (20-50 rooms) | 1100L | 660L | 2x weekly general, weekly recycling |
| Hotel (50-100 rooms) | 1100L x 2 | 1100L | 3x weekly or daily |
| Hotel with restaurant | Add 660L+ for kitchen waste | Additional cardboard | Per restaurant needs |
| Holiday rental portfolio (5-10 properties) | 240L per property | Per property | Weekly per property |
For a 30-room motel with a 1100L general waste bin collected 2x weekly plus a 660L recycling bin weekly, total cost is approximately $140/week exc GST.
Accommodation waste volumes directly correlate with occupancy. A hotel at 95% occupancy generates roughly double the waste of the same hotel at 50%.
Strategies:
Accommodation properties need waste systems that guests can use easily:
Call 1300 191 626 with your property type, room count, and average occupancy. We will recommend a setup that covers your standard needs with flexibility for peak periods.
BHA Team
Waste Management Specialist at Bin Hire Australia. Helping Australian businesses find the right waste solutions.
Yes. No lock-in contracts mean you can increase or decrease collection frequency anytime with a week's notice. You just pay the per-lift rate for each collection.
Yes. We service individual properties or portfolios managed by a single operator. Each property gets its own bin on a regular collection schedule.
Worn-out linen and towels go in general waste bins. Large volumes from periodic linen replacement may need a temporary extra bin — just call us to arrange.
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