The Connection Between Climate Change and Rubbish Removal

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The connection between climate change and rubbish removal is intricate and multifaceted. Responsible waste management practices, including recycling, energy recovery, and reducing waste generation, directly contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. As individuals, communities, and industries embrace sustainable rubbish removal practices, we take significant steps toward building a more resilient and environmentally conscious future. It's clear that the choices we make in managing our rubbish have a lasting impact on the health of our planet and its ability to withstand the challenges posed by climate change.

The carbon footprint of landfills

Landfills, often the final destination for a significant portion of our waste, contribute to climate change. Organic waste in landfills undergoes anaerobic decomposition, releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is significantly more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide (CO2). Proper rubbish removal aims to reduce the amount of organic waste reaching landfills, thus minimizing the associated methane emissions.

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Recycling as a climate change solution

Effective rubbish removal involves separating recyclable materials from general waste. Recycling significantly reduces the need for new raw materials, which, in turn, decreases the energy required for extraction and processing. By promoting recycling, rubbish removal services contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with resource extraction and manufacturing.

Energy recovery from waste incineration

Some rubbish removal processes involve waste-to-energy incineration, which can be an environmentally beneficial alternative to landfill disposal. Modern waste incineration facilities generate energy from the combustion of waste, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing the overall carbon footprint of waste management.

Sustainable waste management and deforestation

Illegal dumping and improper rubbish removal practices can contribute to deforestation. When waste is irresponsibly disposed of in natural areas, it can lead to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity. Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Preserving these ecosystems through proper rubbish removal supports carbon sequestration efforts.

Environmental education and awareness

Raising awareness about the connection between rubbish removal and climate change is essential. Environmental education programs can inform individuals and communities about the consequences of improper waste disposal and motivate them to adopt eco-friendly practices, thus fostering a collective commitment to mitigating climate change.


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Garage junk awaiting disposal
A garage full of domestic rubbish and hard rubbish right before collection.
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Packed donation boxes
Want to donate your clothes or other items? We collect and encourage donation boxes as one of our main priorities is being environmentally friendly.
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Waste from a home clean-out
Household items that will be recycled if possible, or taken to landfill by our team.
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Stack of household items
A stack of chairs and other household items ready for collection.
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Post green waste collection
The cleanliness that is left after a green waste collection and a backyard clean up.
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Unwanted furniture disposal
We can collect old or unwanted furniture such as couches and dispose of them properly.
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Rubbish collection trucks
One of our trucks collecting construction and household rubbish.
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Wood awaiting collection
If you need to dispose of wood, timber or any other materials, give us a call today!
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Hard waste before it is collected
The perfect way to organise your hard waste so that the process of collection is as smooth as can be.
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Before a garage clean up
Household junk in a garage before collection and a garage clean up.
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Household junk awaiting collection
Household junk such as cardboard boxes, clothes, appliances and much more waiting for collection in the afternoon.
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Tiles before collection
We can collect tiles from renovations or constructions and dispose of them properly.
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Construction site waste collection
Construction site waste waiting to be disposed of.
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Wood before collection
We make sure to recycle anything we can, as being environmentally friendly is one of our main priorities.
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A small household waste collection
Only have a few items? We can collect and dispose of it professionally!
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Junk collection trucks
One of our trucks collecting construction and household junk.
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Waste collection truck
One of our trucks leaving a home after collecting all of their household waste.
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Construction site junk before collection
We collect junk any time from 7am-7pm, for this client, they requested an early morning construction site rubbish pick-up.
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Green waste collection from a home
Have green waste pilling up? Need a clean-up after a landscaping project? Give us a call!
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A packed truck
We also offer opportunities to donate your items, and we pack it so it does not get damaged during the drive.
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Construction site rubbish disposal
Wood, construction mixed waste, metal and concrete are all being collected and in the end, the construction site is left clean.
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A garage clean out
Waste in a garage before it is collected and disposed of.
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Green waste pick up
Green waste in a clients home before collection.
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Green Waste collection
Green waste before it is collected from the front yard of a home.

Reviews from OUR CLIENTS

Highly recommend!
Great service from Junk and Rubbish Removal. Highly recommend!
Patrick Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
100% worth it
100% worth the price. Affordable prices and great service, the guys have a lot of experience and were very friendly.
Ian Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Such useful opening hours!
So useful that you guys work till 7pm! I don't have to take a day off of work now! Thank you guys!
Natalie Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great Service!
Right on time, picked up all rubbish from our garage together with some of our household junk and construction waste left by the builder outside. they did a great job. I will call again if needed, thank you.
Tanya Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Reliable and Efficient
These guys are the best! They cleaned out my garage quickly and left the space spotless. I appreciate their attention to detail and friendly attitude.
Will Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
thank you
Great service, thank you
Roey Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very happy with their work
Lovely removalists came today and left everything spotless in my office when taking the furniture, cabinets, boxes, stationary and folders. Very happy with their work.
Mary Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very grateful
My office in Prahran had quite a bit of junk that had to be removed, these guys did the job quickly and efficiently. Very grateful, keep up the great work!
Allison Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Reliable
Reliable guys! Would recommend
Paul Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Highly recommend them!
The guys who came to pick up our demolition junk were great, highly recommend them!
William Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
5 stars!
Customer service was top-notch as the removal of junk and rubbish was done very efficiently and professionally at a very reasonable price.
Sarah Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very good team
Very good team! They answered the phone straight away and removed all my old furniture, TVs, hard rubbish and appliances in no time.
Nora Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Would recommend
Great service, 100% would recommend
Alex Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Garage Clean out
The boys at rubbish removal did a great job cleaning our garage from all the junk and rubbish we stored over the years, all clean now. my husband and i recommend this business. thank you
Lisa Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Dining tables and chair removal
Thank you Junk and Rubbish Removal for collection our old dining tables and chairs from our apartment in Fitzroy. Outstanding service!
Helen Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Best furniture disposal company
Best furniture disposal company I've used so far!
Paula Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
If only I knew about you sooner!
Disposed of all my broken furniture that's been on the garage for way too long, so thanks guys, if only I had knew about you sooner!
Carla Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Warehouse commercial rubbish
Hi, thank you for coming today and clearing our warehouse from all the waste the tenants left behind. we appreciate the hard work and for clearing the area from junk and rubbish. thanks again rubbish removal and co.
Connor Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Highly recommend
Thanks for coming and doing the job in no time! Very easy to contact you and organize the day and time to pick up. Highly recommend!
Felix Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Thanks!
Took all of our rubbish very quickly, the guys were also very friendly and knew what they were doing. Thanks!
Tamara Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Efficient office junk removal
They cleared my office space with speed and care, handling all items professionally. It was such an easy process!
Julia Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Furniture removal
Called them to have my old furniture removed, they did the job quickly and very efficiently, thanks guys!
Zoe Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great all around
Thanks guys for coming and picking up everything from my dad's apartment, you've been great all around!
Jane Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Same day!
They came on the same day! I called them early in the morning and by the end of the day, all my old furniture was taken care of!
Tanya Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Very quick in Bayswater
They were so quick from calling them till the removal, it took them less than 24 hours for my Bayswater house.
Judy Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Great team, guys!
Got your number from a friend, and just like he said, great on-site clean up, you were in and out in a flash and all our renovation rubbish was disposed of! Great team, guys!
Caleb Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Lovely team!
Amazing service by the guys who came to the renovation site! They took exactly what we asked them to, and did so quickly! And the guys were so easy to talk to, lovely team!
Cameron Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Highly professional team!
They showed up on time, worked diligently, and the price was very fair. Excellent rubbish removal service.
Bec Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Green waste disposal
These guys are such professionals, you could easily tell that they knew what they were doing! Very grateful that I found them, will keep you guys in mind for when I need my green waste to be disposed of in the future!
Leslie Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Professional and Reliable
The team was professional, efficient, and friendly. They handled all my household junk removal quickly and left the space spotless. I’d definitely recommend their service!
Alex Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Did a good job!
call rubbish removal to get rid of an old couch. the lady on the phone was very nice, they came the next day and picked it up. thank you i will call again if needed.
Bob Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Non-working Piano Removal
I called Rubbish Removal and Co to remove our old piano that doesn't work anymore. thanks
Lauren Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Really happy
Really happy. Would definitely use Rubbish Removal & Co again.
Lynn Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Friendly Guys, Rubbish Gone!
Fast, friendly, and affordable! They cleared out my entire garage in no time. I’m thrilled with their service. Thank you.
Rob Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
fantastic
Your service is fantastic, thank you very much I will let friends know about your services.
Julie Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5
Seamless
Thank you guys for such a seamless process of junk removal on-site in St Kilda.
Keith Review star 1Review star 2Review star 3Review star 4Review star 5

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Hi I'm moving home and need to throw out my washing machine/ fridge/ bed and a couple smaller items
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Hi - I need help getting rid of some rubbish. Preferably tomorrow afternoon.
Chose you as close by - please give me a call.
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Kate from Clayton enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

Hi there,
We would like to dispose of a mattress, some timber, garden waste, old furniture, a small water heater, and an old BBQ.
What will the cost and collection turnaround be?
Thank you.
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Please advise via email, the cost for pickup/disposal of X x Double Innerspring Mattress and first available collection date/time - thanks in advance..
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pick up old wooden cabinet with glass sies (some broken) and dismantle and remove old stone BBQ
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Requires demolition waste
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I am looking for a quote for a once off rubbish removal from a domestic house.
Elderly couple needing to clean up their back yard from old acquired various items.
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I would like to inquire pallet removal pickup. I recently had international moving and have wooden pallets and other wooden crates (all separated) willing to remove from my garage.
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Hi,
Could I please get a quote to remove and dispose of furniture, mainly X queen size bed and mattress, X wooden wardrobes, small piano, X cupboards and X lounge suites plus other adhoc items.
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I have about X0 x X9mm x XXXXmm pieces of old timber deck to go. X cubic meter? Has nails in it, do i need ro remove nails?
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Hi,
I have a hot water system that still works that needs to be taken away. Happy for it to be taken for free.
Adam
08/08/2024 10:24 AM
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I have about X0 small bags with garden soil and rolls of synthetic tuff X5sqm roughly and looking for take out it.Can provide couple photos
Thanx
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How much to remove Rubbish Approx Xm3?
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Hi there, I need bins for my small cafee restaurant in sunshine north. I have call Taufriff couple of time but couldnt reach him. please call me back. Thank you.
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I have an old caravan in my backyard that I need removed before I sell my property.
29/03/2024 8:17 AM
Debra from Alphington enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

I have X large garden feature rocks I need removed from my front yard. All above ground but too heavy for X-3 men to lift.
Looking for quick and cheap removal.
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Old mattress and cardboard
21/03/2024 12:32 AM
Mike from Strathmore Heights enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

Dear,
I would like to consult the leasing of your company's demolition qualification X .
My client friend recommended your company to me.
My work team is doing construction in Melbourne, optimistic
14/06/2024 9:32 AM
Cazi from Hampton North enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

Due to injury I have been unable to clean up after a recent back yard revamp. I have some general rubbish hard waste items to clear as well as some garden waste. Could you assist? What is your rate?
18/04/2024 4:52 PM
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26/05/2024 8:23 AM
Amanda from Middle Park enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

We are moving out would like to get rid of household junk and rubbish, kids toys and a very heavy wooden outdoor table and broken chairs.
28/05/2024 11:00 PM
Amanda from Oakleigh East enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

Hi, I think I had Lincoln visit today. Unfortunately I have damaged my phone. Could you please email the invoice to me? Thanks, Amanda
14/05/2024 11:37 AM
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I have a Rubbish for Removal.
08/04/2024 4:46 PM
Nancy from Bonbeach enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

I have a piano to get rid off do you do that
22/03/2024 3:08 PM
Dito from Box Hill North enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

looking to get my stuff thrown out due to having too much stuff in the storage room! want to know how much the fee is to do so! thanks!
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Alexandra from Brunswick West enquired about Rubbish Removal & Co. services.

Hi! I am writing from a yoga studio.We are closing it and need some waste pick up, it is mainly office and cleaning waste and probably one or two small one seat couches. For Wednesday X9th.

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