Waste Services Group

What Waste Services Group does

Waste Services Group (WSG) is a privately held Australian waste management and resource recovery platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Braeside, Victoria. Operating as a holding company (Waste Services Group Pty Ltd, ACN 655 019 408), WSG aggregates ten specialist subsidiary brands across four service lines: solid waste collection and recycling (Premier Waste, Superior Waste, Wastefree, Paper Resource), national multi-site managed services (Wasteflex), liquid waste and specialised industrial services (CSA Specialised Services, Argus Waste Recycling, Elite Liquid Waste, Beralon), and waste consulting and sustainability advisory (APC Waste Consultants). The group serves commercial and industrial customers in manufacturing, logistics, aged care, retail, education, and automotive sectors, alongside utilities, infrastructure, and government clients, with physical operations across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland through 13-plus office and depot locations.

WSG's revenue model is primarily service-based across solid and liquid waste collection, with managed-services contracts via Wasteflex targeting national multi-site enterprise clients, and professional services fees from APC Waste Consultants' advisory engagements. The company does not publicly disclose pricing, contract values, or revenue. The go-to-market is direct, relationship-led B2B field sales executed under each specialist brand, supplemented by a corporate website, content marketing through blogs on sustainability/safety/people topics, email newsletters, and UN Global Compact Network Australia / GRI sustainability reporting as credibility assets. Customer acquisitions have been predominantly inorganic: WSG has integrated CSA Specialised Services (2022-2023), APC Waste Consultants (February 2023), and Beralon Group (November 2025), each retained as a distinct sub-brand with its own website.

WSG has no public AI, software, or proprietary technology disclosures. Certifications are operational and ESG-related (Modern Slavery, Sustainable Procurement, Quality, OHS, Environmental, Chain of Responsibility compliance) rather than technology-platform certifications. Leadership is recruited from major Australian industrial and logistics operators including Toll Holdings, Asciano, BlueScope Steel, McAleese, and Transurban, signalling an execution-oriented, integration-driven platform strategy with explicit positioning as an ESG leader in the Australian C&I waste sector.

Name

Waste Services Group

Legal name

Waste Services Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://wsgrp.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Waste Collection (56211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), All Other Waste Management Services (56299)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD), Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC)

Keywords

• Commercial waste collection
• Resource recovery services
• Liquid waste management
• Waste consultancy services
• Industrial cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Braeside

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Solids Waste Collection and Management: Solid waste collection and resource recovery services operating across Victorian and NSW commercial and industrial markets through Premier Waste, Superior Waste, Wastefree, and Paper Resource brands. Services include reliable and responsive waste management for diverse waste streams and recycling challenges.
2. Managed Services: Waste management and recycling managed services through Wasteflex brand, offering simplified waste management, recycling services, and sustainable solutions working in partnership with clients. Operating nationally and managing almost every commercial and industrial waste type, tailored to multi-state and multi-site clients.
3. Liquid Waste Services: Liquid waste collection, resource recovery, specialised industrial services, non-destructive digging and location services through CSA Specialised Services and Argus Waste Recycling brands. Serves commercial and industrial market as well as utilities and infrastructure sectors across Melbourne and South East Queensland.
4. Waste Consulting Services: Specialist waste management consultancy through APC Waste Consultants, including waste characterisation audits, waste management plans and strategies, circular economy advisory, community consultation, stakeholder engagement, education programs, tender negotiations, carbon assessment, and product stewardship support. APC has over 27 years of experience.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Waste Services Group provides diversified waste collection, resource recovery, and industrial services to the Australian commercial and industrial sectors. Through multiple specialist subsidiary brands, WSG delivers solid waste collection and recycling (Premier Waste, Superior Waste, Wastefree, Paper Resource), liquid waste and industrial services such as non-destructive digging (CSA Specialised Services, Argus Waste Recycling, Beralon), national managed waste services (Wasteflex), and waste management consultancy (APC Waste Consultants). Services are delivered across Victoria, NSW, and Queensland via direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Waste Services Group (WSG) is a portfolio of waste management, resource recovery, and industrial services businesses operating across Australia. The company operates as a multi-brand platform consisting of four main service categories: Solids (waste collection via Premier Waste, Superior Waste, Wastefree, and Paper Resource), Managed Services (Wasteflex for national waste management solutions), Liquids (CSA Specialised Services, Argus Waste Recycling, and Beralon for liquid waste and industrial services), and Waste Consulting (APC Waste Consultants for advisory services). WSG serves commercial, industrial, utilities, and infrastructure sectors across Victoria, NSW, and Queensland. The company positions itself as an ESG leader in the Australian waste industry, offering tailored solutions for waste diversion, recycling, and sustainability reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premier Waste Solid waste collection and resource recovery services for commercial and industrial customers across Victoria, servicing manufacturing, logistics, aged care, retail and automotive sectors.
• Superior Waste Solid waste management services for Victorian commercial and industrial markets, providing reliable and responsive waste collection solutions.
• Wastefree Solid waste and recycling services for NSW commercial and industrial customers across manufacturing, logistics, aged care, retail and education sectors.
• Paper Resource Paper and cardboard recycling services for commercial and industrial clients in NSW, providing resource recovery solutions.
• Wasteflex National managed services model that simplifies waste management and recycling for multi-state and multi-site commercial and industrial clients, offering tailored sustainable solutions with improved waste and sustainability reporting.
• CSA Specialised Services Liquid waste collection, resource recovery, and specialised industrial services including non-destructive digging and location services across Melbourne and South East Queensland, serving commercial, industrial, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
• Argus Waste Recycling Liquid waste collection and resource recovery services for commercial and industrial customers in Victoria.
• Beralon (Chemical Cleaning Services) Chemical cleaning services for industrial applications in New South Wales, providing specialised cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
• APC Waste Consultants Waste management consultancy services including waste characterisation audits, management plans and strategies, circular economy advisory, community consultation, stakeholder engagement, education programs, tender negotiations, carbon assessment, operational assessment, product stewardship, packaging covenant compliance and grant writing. Over 27 years of experience serving government, private sector and waste industry clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56 tonnes diverted from landfill in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UK Waste Service Groups and DesignersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026UK waste service groups and designers partnered to promote a circular economy. The collaboration aims to improve waste management and reuse strategies within the UK. WSG participated in this partnership as an Australian waste industry participant joining UK circular economy initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solo Resource Recovery: Privately held Australian waste management company providing general waste, recyclables, and liquid waste services to commercial and industrial customers across multiple states. Closely comparable in size, customer focus, and geographic spread.
• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest waste management company (ASX: CWY) offering solid waste, liquid waste, and industrial services to commercial, industrial, and municipal customers nationwide. Directly comparable to WSG across solids, liquids, and resource recovery, with much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Toxfree Solutions: Australian hazardous and industrial waste services company (now part of Cleanaway) specialising in liquid waste, chemical cleanup, and industrial services. Direct overlap with WSG's CSA Specialised Services and Beralon offerings.
• JJ's Waste & Recycling: Privately held Australian waste and recycling company serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers across eastern Australia. Similar mid-sized, multi-region operating profile to WSG with comparable C&I customer base.
• Visy Recycling: Major Australian recycling arm of Visy, focused on paper, cardboard, plastics, and mixed recyclables from commercial and industrial generators. Direct overlap with WSG's Paper Resource brand and NSW/Victoria recycling operations.

Broad incumbents

• Bingo Industries: ASX-listed Australian waste and recycling company (now owned by Macquarie Asset Management) operating across NSW and Victoria with vertically integrated collection and processing. Competes with WSG in C&I solid waste and recycling in overlapping geographies.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Australia: Australian arm of international waste and water group, operating recycling, resource recovery, and waste collection services nationally. Competes with WSG in C&I solid waste and recycling, with greater infrastructure ownership and cross-border capability.
• Remondis Australia: Australian subsidiary of German-headquartered Remondis, one of the world's largest recycling and waste services companies. Operates commercial, industrial, and hazardous waste collection across Australia, directly overlapping with WSG's liquids and solids offerings.
• Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Subsidiary of global environmental services giant Veolia, providing waste collection, treatment, and resource recovery across Australia. A major incumbent competitor with national footprint, owned processing infrastructure, and overlapping C&I and hazardous waste services.

Emerging players

• Close the Loop: Australian circular-economy focused waste services company offering product stewardship, recycling solutions, and consultancy to enterprise and government clients. Comparable to WSG's APC Waste Consultants sustainability advisory line.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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