Name

Cleanway Group

Legal name

Cleanway Group

Website

https://cleanway.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Remediation Services (56291), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous/Special Waste Removal (Paint, Chemicals, Biohazard) (HSAKALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE), Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste disposal
• Emergency spill response
• Industrial cleaning services
• Non-destructive digging
• Contaminated soil remediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingleburn

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Management Services: Comprehensive waste management services including hazardous waste disposal, chemical waste disposal, waste audits, and ongoing waste management programs. Revenue generated through service contracts and per-job billing.
2. Emergency Spill Response: 24/7 emergency response services for chemical spills, fuel spills, and environmental incidents. Rapid deployment services billed per incident with premium pricing for after-hours response.
3. Bin Hire Services: Skip bin hire, hook lift bin hire, and bin delivery/collection services. Revenue from bin rental fees and waste disposal/tipping charges. Recycles over 98% of collected waste.
4. Industrial and Civil Services: Non-destructive digging, high-pressure water blasting, guardrail installation, commercial drain cleaning, graffiti removal, and hydro excavation services. Project-based and contract-based billing.
5. Grease Trap and Septic Services: Grease pit cleaning, grease trap pump out, and septic tank pump out services. Regular maintenance contracts and per-service billing for commercial kitchens and food processing facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleanway Group is an Australian waste management company providing EPA-licensed hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, chemical waste management, 24/7 emergency spill response, industrial and civil services (non-destructive digging, high-pressure water blasting, commercial drain cleaning, graffiti removal, hydro excavation, guardrail installation), bin hire solutions (skip bins, hook lift bins), contaminated soil remediation, grease trap and septic tank servicing, e-waste recycling, secure product destruction, and waste audits. Operations span NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with services delivered through the company's own fleet and licensed treatment facilities.

Product overview

Cleanway Group is a total waste management solutions business formed by combining Cleanway, Global Resource Recovery, EnviroChoice and Lee's Environmental. The company operates as a services-based portfolio offering EPA-licensed waste management and environmental services across Australia's Eastern Seaboard. The core offering includes waste management services (hazardous waste disposal, chemical waste disposal, waste audits), emergency spill response, industrial and civil services (non-destructive digging, high-pressure water blasting, guardrail installation, commercial drain cleaning, graffiti removal, hydro excavation), bin hire solutions (skip bins, hook lift bins), contaminated soil disposal, grease traps and septic services, e-waste recycling, secure product destruction, and cardboard recycling. The portfolio spans 19 distinct service lines unified by EPA licensing, 24/7 emergency response capability, and environmental compliance across NSW, Victoria, and Queensland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Management Services Comprehensive waste management solutions including hazardous waste disposal, emergency spill response, and laboratory chemical disposal, aligned with environmental compliance standards in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland. Targets industrial, commercial, and government clients.
• Waste Audit Comprehensive waste audits that analyze waste disposal processes to identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance, offered as a free service to prospective and existing business customers.
• Chemical Waste Disposal EPA-licensed disposal of hazardous chemicals including pharmaceuticals, acids, alkalis, paints, and solvents, covering industrial waste, liquid waste, and laboratory chemical waste for industrial and commercial customers.
• E-Waste Recycling Electronic waste recycling encompassing collection, sorting, dismantling, data destruction, material recovery, and preparation for reuse, including corporate e-waste solutions and public collection events.
• Secure Product Destruction Secure destruction of end-of-life products, defective items, and confidential materials including food, pharmaceuticals, toys, clothing, computers, and office equipment, with government-accredited facility processing and Product Destruction Assurance Certificates.
• Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) Vacuum excavation and hydro excavation services that safely uncover underground utilities without causing damage, using air or water to break up soil which is then vacuumed away. Targets utilities, telecommunications, and infrastructure contractors.
• High Pressure Water Blasting Surface cleaning and industrial cleaning using high-pressure water (5,000 to 40,000 psi) for applications including surface cleaning, industrial cleaning, and environmental cleaning solutions for manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• Guardrail Installation and Maintenance Guardrail solutions including custom installation, maintenance and repairs, compliance with Australian safety standards, and expert planning for new projects, compliant with Australian Standard AS 1657:2018.
• Commercial Drain Cleaning Commercial drain cleaning services including routine maintenance, emergency drain cleaning, CCTV drain surveys, and high-pressure water jetting, with insurance claims assistance for commercial and facilities customers.
• Graffiti Removal Services Graffiti removal using high-pressure washing, eco-friendly chemical treatments, and abrasive blasting for various surfaces including brick, concrete, glass, and metal, serving retail and commercial property customers.
• Skip Bin Hire Skip bin hire services including commercial skip bins, industrial skip bins, and hazardous waste bins, with assessment, delivery, collection, and responsible disposal with over 98% recycling rate.
• Hook Lift Bins Hook lift bin services designed for large-scale waste projects, available in various sizes (10 to 30 cubic metres), suitable for industrial, hazardous, and construction debris.
• Contaminated Soil Disposal Safe removal and disposal of contaminated soil using remediation methods including Thermal Desorption, chemical stabilisation, and bioremediation, with EPA compliance for construction and government customers.
• Emergency Spill Response 24/7 emergency spill response across NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with rapid containment and cleanup of chemical spills, oil and fuel spills, and industrial spills, with dispatch commitment within one hour.
• Grease Pit Cleaning Grease pit cleaning services with immediate spill response, regular maintenance, and EPA-compliant waste disposal, available 24/7 for commercial kitchens and food processing facilities.
• Grease Trap Pump Out Grease trap pump out services including scheduled maintenance, emergency spill response, compliance checks, and waste disposal, serving restaurants, cafes, and food processing facilities.
• Septic Tank Pump Out

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ tonnes of waste diverted from landfill per annum
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Global provider of regulated waste management, including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste disposal and secure product destruction. Comparable for hazardous waste collection, secure destruction and regulated-waste compliance services offered to industrial and healthcare customers.
• Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Subsidiary of global environmental services group Veolia, operating hazardous waste treatment, industrial cleaning and resource recovery across Australia. Comparable as a multi-state EPA-licensed competitor with overlapping hazardous waste and industrial services capabilities.
• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest listed waste management company, providing hazardous waste, liquid waste, industrial services and resource recovery across all states. Directly comparable as a national EPA-licensed operator serving the same industrial, commercial and government customers, but at materially larger scale.
• Remondis Australia: Australian arm of Germany's Remondis, offering waste collection, recycling and hazardous waste services nationally. Comparable as a national licensed waste operator with a similar end-to-end service model targeting industrial and municipal customers.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Australia: Australian operations of Suez providing waste collection, recycling, hazardous waste and industrial services. Comparable as a national, EPA-licensed competitor serving industrial and municipal hazardous waste customers.

Direct peers

• Solo Resource Recovery: Australian family-owned waste and resource recovery company offering liquid waste, grease trap, industrial and general waste services across the eastern seaboard. Comparable in scale, service mix and target customer base, including grease trap pumping and industrial cleaning.
• Badger Daylighting: North American leader in non-destructive digging/hydro excavation services for utilities, construction and industrial customers. Comparable for the NDD and hydro excavation service line and its application in safe utility exposure and industrial cleaning.
• JJ Richards & Sons: Privately held Australian waste management company providing liquid waste, industrial services, drain cleaning and grease trap services across multiple states. Closely comparable mid-sized Australian operator with a similar mix of hazardous/liquid waste and industrial cleaning services.

Emerging players

• Mammoth Equipment & Excavations: Specialist provider of hydro excavation and non-destructive digging services in Australia. Comparable for vacuum/hydro excavation capabilities serving utilities and industrial customers, though narrower in scope than Cleanway's full waste portfolio.

Regional players

• KES Group: Australian environmental services provider focused on contaminated soil treatment, hydrocarbon waste recovery and industrial waste services. Comparable for the contaminated soil disposal and industrial waste treatment service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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