3.0m3 Cardboard Container
Large capacity recycling for logistics and manufacturing sites.
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About the 3.0m3 Cardboard Container
The 3.0 cubic metre front-lift cardboard recycling container is Australia's preferred solution for high-volume cardboard recycling at distribution centers, manufacturing plants, large retail operations, and industrial facilities. This heavy-duty steel container offers double the capacity of the 1.5m3 size, significantly reducing collection frequency while maximizing landfill levy savings and environmental benefits.
Industrial-scale cardboard recycling can deliver compelling financial returns. Because recyclables avoid landfill levies, recycling cardboard is generally cheaper than sending the same volume to general waste, and many distribution centers and manufacturers generating multiple containers weekly find it noticeably reduces their overall waste costs. For pricing specific to your premises, enter your postcode for live rates.
Australian Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) process your recycled cardboard into commodity-grade bales purchased by domestic paper mills. Visy Industries, Australia's largest recycler, processes over 1.5 million tonnes of paper and cardboard annually at mills across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Amcor's Botany mill and Opal's Maryvale facility also consume substantial recycled cardboard volumes. This domestic recycling infrastructure ensures your waste supports Australian manufacturing jobs while reducing carbon emissions from virgin paper production. The 3m3 capacity suits operations generating 200-400kg cardboard weekly, with flexible collection schedules matching operational requirements.
Technical Specifications
| dimensions | 1350mm (H) x 1820mm (W) x 1450mm (D) |
| weight | 185kg (empty) |
| material | 3mm galvanized steel, Australian-made |
| color | Yellow (recyclables identifier) |
| wheel Type | Fixed container - front-lift truck collection |
| capacity | 3000 litres / 3.0 cubic metres |
| load Capacity | Up to 400kg of cardboard material |
Ideal For These Businesses
Waste Guidelines
What Goes In
- ✓Bulk corrugated cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Cardboard boxes and shipping cartons
- ✓Office paper and business documents
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and publications
- ✓Cardboard packaging and dividers
- ✓Paper packaging materials
- ✓Cardboard pallets and slip sheets
- ✓Clean industrial cardboard waste
Not Accepted
- ✗Wet, damp, or water-damaged cardboard
- ✗Food-contaminated or soiled cardboard
- ✗Waxed or plastic-coated cardboard
- ✗Plastic packaging, shrink wrap, bubble wrap
- ✗Plastic strapping, pallet wrap, tape rolls
- ✗Styrofoam, polystyrene, foam packaging
- ✗Metal banding, wire, or ties
- ✗Contaminated or hazardous materials