Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Australia's Trusted Waste Management Partner
Established in 1932, JJ Richards & Sons has built a legacy as Australia's leading privately owned waste management provider. With over 90 years of industry expertise, we deliver comprehensive Total Waste Management Solutions tailored to commercial, industrial, and domestic sectors. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service excellence has fostered long-term partnerships with over 63 local authorities while collecting 2.5 million wheelie bins weekly. Through continuous innovation, we've developed specialised services including clinical waste management, industrial wastewater treatment systems, and environmentally responsible recycling programs. Our Australian engineering division designs custom waste receptacles compliant with national standards, while our Regwaste division provides licensed clinical waste handling from Gladstone to Cairns.Operating across all Australian states and territories, we combine cutting-edge technology like electronic waste tracking systems with sustainable practices to ensure efficient, cost-effective solutions. The rebranding to JJ Richards & Sons reflects our evolution while maintaining family business values that prioritise community amenity and service improvement through ongoing evaluation. Our dedicated customer portal and mobile app provide modern access to service details, demonstrating our adaptability to technological advancements while maintaining personal service relationships.
Services
Clinical Waste Services
Waste Water Solutions
Skip Bin Hire
Recycling Services
Hygiene Services
Waste Oil Collection
Compactor Services
Domestic Waste
Industrial Bin Services
Liquid Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- 90+ years of Australian waste management expertise
- Comprehensive Total Waste Management Solutions portfolio
- Servicing 63+ local government authorities nationwide
- Australian engineered custom waste receptacle designs
- Licensed clinical waste management through Regwaste division
Services
Clinical Waste Services
Specialised collection and disposal of regulated clinical waste including sharps, pharmaceuticals, and anatomical materials. Our licensed Regwaste division ensures compliant handling from generation to disposal using automated tracking systems. Available across Queensland, Northern Territory, and regional NSW.
Waste Water Solutions
Custom industrial wastewater treatment systems designed for recycling, irrigation, or sewer discharge. Services include relocatable wash bays, high-pressure cleaning equipment, and Nylate post-harvest treatment technology. Engineering solutions tailored to vehicle wash down and process water requirements across multiple industries.
Skip Bin Services
Comprehensive skip bin hire for construction, renovation, and clean-up projects. Available in standard and custom sizes manufactured to Australian standards. Includes beneficial reuse options for garden waste, cardboard, and wood materials with separate containers to maximise recycling opportunities across residential and commercial applications.
Recycling Services
Integrated recycling programs for domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Services include wheelie bin collection, materials separation, and waste stream diversion strategies. Focus on maximising resource recovery through dedicated collection systems and processing facilities located across Australia.
Hygiene Services
Complete washroom hygiene solutions including sanitary bin supply, nappy disposal systems, and odour control dispensers. Services extend to toilet seat sanitizers, foam soap dispensers, and urinal treatment systems for offices, healthcare facilities, and public amenities nationwide.
Questions
What waste services does JJs Waste & Recycling offer?
We provide clinical waste management, skip bin hire, recycling programs, wastewater treatment solutions, and hygiene services for commercial, industrial, and domestic clients across Australia.
Which areas do you service?
Our services operate in all Australian states and territories including Queensland, NSW, Victoria, WA, SA, NT, ACT, plus New Zealand operations.
Can I access account details online?
Yes, through our Customer Portal and mobile app you can manage service details, track collections, and access account information 24/7.
Do you handle specialised waste requirements?
Our Regwaste division manages licensed clinical waste, while engineering services provide custom waste receptacles and industrial wastewater treatment systems tailored to specific needs.
How do you ensure environmental responsibility?
We prioritise waste diversion through recycling programs, beneficial reuse options, and treatment systems designed for water recycling or legal discharge compliance.
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Reviews (4)
Bilal Khan
Jan 19, 2022
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All of their DRIVERS are useless specially those working in the Canterbury Bankstown area. NO check and Balance. Very Slow and deliberately Stay in the streets for hours and rest just to make their hours.
Rami Barham
Dec 05, 2021
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First class service got my bin before Xmas special mention and a massive thankyou to Tarni Harling
For making it happen Best customer service you can get.
PS: Tarni you deserve a pay rise.
For making it happen Best customer service you can get.
PS: Tarni you deserve a pay rise.
Andreas Chloupek
Nov 21, 2021
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Positive:Punctuality,Responsiveness
Jackson, north Sydney area manager, has been great to deal with. Catered to all my needs and is super helpful in general!
Service:Hazardous waste removal
Jackson, north Sydney area manager, has been great to deal with. Catered to all my needs and is super helpful in general!
Service:Hazardous waste removal
Tommy Y.
Aug 26, 2021
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I make a payment
They charge me with an overdue fee and cancel my service
Then tell me I didn't make a payment. I send them the payment information and they still tell me it's up to me to show the payment went through
Absolutely incompetent customer service
They charge me with an overdue fee and cancel my service
Then tell me I didn't make a payment. I send them the payment information and they still tell me it's up to me to show the payment went through
Absolutely incompetent customer service
