Cleanaway secures six-year Defence waste management contract

Cleanaway has won a six-year contract to deliver resource recovery and waste management services for Defence in Queensland and Western Australia with potential to extend to 2035.

Beginning from 31 March 2025, the contract includes scheduled work and survey and quote projects, supporting Defence events and exercises and is aligned to the Federal Government’s 80 per cent waste diversion target by 2030.

As an Australian owned and operated business employing almost 3000 people in Queensland and Western Australia, Cleanaway is well-established in the two regions and its network maps closely to Defence locations.

Mark Schubert, Cleanaway Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, said the contract will drive growth in the Queensland and Western Australia regions and create opportunities to increase positive social and economic impact for local communities.

“We’re proud to bring our sustainability expertise and extensive service capability to Defence’s Base Services program,” said Schubert.

Cleanaway will provide a dedicated account team structured to respond to demand-driven, surge and emergency requirements as well as providing a resource recovery and waste management roadmap that prioritises engagement, education and innovation.

Aligned with the Australian Waste Policy 2030, Cleanaway’s approach will combine service data with the understanding of what drives landfill diversion to ensure every site can individually achieve its goals.

Luke McLeod, Defence spokesperson said Cleanaway has demonstrated a commitment to working collaboratively in the delivery of base services and to the shared vision for increased resource recovery and social impact.

The new contract was signed on Thursday 19 December at an event in Canberra.

For more information, https://www.cleanaway.com.au/