Free Paper & Cardboard Recycling Collections in Melbourne
Australian Waste Management are one of the very few remaining companies that still offers FREE* Paper and Cardboard Recycling Collections to select customers.
We understand that costs play an important factor, BUT we also understand the importance of SAVING our Environment.
Always use a REPUTABLE and established Recycling Company to ensure all of your Paper and Cardboard is RECYCLED and doesn’t go to landfill.
Do you want to receive the best customer experience possible, including:
- Proprietary system which employs GPS to track collection drivers and capture images which allow us to monitor collections and ensure that they are completed with precision.
- Customised Collection Frequencies*
- Customised Collection Locations*
- All types of paper and cardboard can be collected for recycling, including items such as newspapers, magazines, window faced envelopes, cardboard boxes, baled cardboard, etc.
As an added bonus, you do not have to remove items like paperclips, staples, bull clips, plastic pockets, photographs, etc. as our sorting and recycling machines can handle these for you.
Fill out the below inquiry form to see if you qualify for FREE Paper and Cardboard Recycling Collections.
One of our Customer Service Representatives will contact you as soon as possible!
Free Paper and Cardboard Recycling Drop off, Melbourne
Illegal dumping outside our gate or near our driveway will result in CCTV footage being provided to the police and council for immediate prosecution.
Australian Waste Management advocates for recycling! Please drop off any unwanted paper and cardboard for recycling.
Unfortunately due to major increases in costs including labour, fuel, mechanical repairs, registration, etc, and the massive decrease in the need for paper and cardboard for recycling and remanufacturing, we have had to introduce a minimal fee for paper and cardboard drop off. The fee is $25 per 660ltr bin full of paper and cardboard. Please call ahead with an estimate of the amount of paper and cardboard you would like to drop off, and one of our friendly customer care representatives will assist in taking your payment by credit card over the phone prior to you arriving at the yard. Once you arrive at the yard, one of our friendly yardsmen will assist you with identifying where to unload your paper and cardboard. The fee is $25 minimum, and if it is just slightly more than a 660ltr bin full, we won’t charge any extra, it’s only if it is a full second bin that we would consider an additional charge, so please try to estimate fairly accurately to avoid the extra work involved.
For comparison, if you were to take your paper and cardboard to landfill, not only will it be buried in the ground instead of being recycled, but they will charge you $220 per tonne minimum, which is extraordinarily more than our minimal charge. We are also much more handily located than any of the nearby tips, and you won’t risk flat tyres due to having to drive over garbage to tip the items. Help us save the environment and we will help you save your hard earned money.
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Our Location
56 Paraweena Drive Truganina VIC 3029
Cardboard recycling collection near you
Australian Waste Management runs its own paper and cardboard collection fleet, so your cardboard is collected by our drivers rather than sold on to a broker. Scheduled runs cover metropolitan Melbourne and extend to Geelong, Frankston, Dandenong and Craigieburn — check your street on the coverage map.
How a cardboard collection works
- Tell us your address, the bin size you want (240L, 660L or 1100L) or whether you bale on site, and how much cardboard you produce each week.
- We confirm the run that covers you and the collection frequency: daily, weekly, fortnightly or four weekly.
- Bins are delivered and your collection day is set. Every collection is GPS tracked and photographed, so you can see it was completed.
- Flatten boxes and keep general waste out of the bin — contaminated loads cannot be recycled and are what makes a free service unviable.
One-off loads and small volumes
If you do not produce cardboard regularly, you can drop it at our Truganina yard for $25 per 660L bin (see recycling drop off), or book a once-off collection instead of a standing run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is paper and cardboard recycling collection really free?
Yes. Australian Waste Management is one of very few companies still offering free paper and cardboard recycling collections to select customers, with no bin hire fee and no charge for scheduled collections. Eligibility depends on your location and the volume and quality of the paper and cardboard.
What paper and cardboard can be collected for recycling?
All types of paper and cardboard, including newspapers, magazines, window faced envelopes, cardboard boxes and baled cardboard.
Do I need to remove staples, paperclips or plastic pockets?
No. You do not have to remove items such as paperclips, staples, bull clips, plastic pockets or photographs, because our sorting and recycling process removes them.
How often is the recycling collected?
Collection frequencies and collection locations are customised to your site. Place bins kerbside by 5pm the day before your collection day and leave them out until emptied.
Do you collect cardboard near me in Melbourne?
We run scheduled paper and cardboard collection runs across metropolitan Melbourne and out to Geelong, Frankston, Dandenong and Craigieburn. Enter your postcode on our coverage page to confirm the run that covers your street, or call 1300 292 783 and we will check it for you.
How do I get rid of cardboard boxes in Melbourne?
Businesses with a regular volume can have a 240L, 660L or 1100L bin, or baled cardboard, collected on a scheduled run. For a one-off pile, drop it at our Truganina yard for $25 per 660L bin, or book a once-off collection. Flattening boxes fits far more into each bin and keeps the cost down.
What bin sizes can I use for cardboard recycling?
240 litre, 660 litre and 1100 litre wheelie bins are available, and we also collect baled cardboard from businesses that bale on site. Collection frequency can be daily, weekly, fortnightly or four weekly, and can be changed as your volume changes.
Which businesses qualify for free cardboard collection?
Free collection depends on your location being on an existing run and on the volume and quality of the cardboard: clean, dry paper and cardboard with no general waste mixed in. Retailers, warehouses, offices and manufacturers on our Melbourne runs are the most common customers. Submit the enquiry form on this page and we will tell you whether your site qualifies.
