In mining, downtime is costly. Waste Initiatives delivers proven waste management solutions that keep operations reliable, efficient and compliant.
Reliable equipment isn’t just nice to have on a mine site; it’s pivotal in providing lower operating costs and ensuring long-term business success. Waste management is no different.
When waste compactors, balers, shredders or sorting systems break down, the ripple effects include increased labour costs, missed collection deadlines and a damage to reputation.
Waste equipment specialist Waste Initiatives believes it’s not about throwing a single solution at each problem, but rather working with sites to find solutions that best suit the challenge at hand.
“There are multiple ways to skin the cat – it’s about looking at each site as an individual and working with them, their waste contractor, and staff to find the best solution to fit the problem,” Waste Initiatives managing director Dwayne Smith told Australian Mining.
“We work with top international partners from Germany, Ireland and America to bring in quality and reliable equipment that gives customers in Australia complete solutions. We then back that with local spare parts and local service to ensure they’re getting all they need and more.”
The company’s portfolio includes tyre shredders, over-the-road (OTR) tyre debeaders and cutters, roll packers, compactors, balers and conveyors, all available with custom layouts, mobile options, and diesel or electric drives.
Services extend beyond simp supply, supported further with project management, installation, commissioning and servicing. With a national service team and a locally stocked parts network, Waste Initiatives delivers long-term reliability and responsive support.
With considerable scrutiny from environmental authorities, correct disposal of waste generated from site is essential in ensuring compliance and hitting key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics.
Now more than ever, consideration of ESG issues is becoming more important to the mining industry, with exploration pinned as a key opportunity.
Guides from industry bodies such as the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies encourage ways mine sites can better understand and implement ESG related activities, something in which Waste Initiatives also engages through its sales after-care, including training.
Having worked with several high-profile clients in the past, Waste Initiatives solutions partner Brenton Sargeant said challenges are easy to overcome with the right know-how.
“By shredding and compacting waste, operators can reduce stockpiles and cut landfill reliance. The same applies to crushing drums, shredding pallets or compacting bulky packaging; it’s about smart processing that reduces costs and risks straight away,” he said.
“We offer waste management solutions to mine sites that can really help with their operational output and how waste is disposed. We can help with reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.”
One key challenge for mines is handling end-of-life OTR tyres. Waste Initiatives provides the Eagle International OTR tyre debeader, capable of removing bead bundles from tyres up to 4m in diameter and 63-inch rims.
When combined with the Eagle International OTR tyre cutter, large tyres can be prepared on site for easy transport and further processing.
With approximately 330,000 tonnes of tyre waste being recovered in Australia every year, new technology is being used to better recycle the material. This kind of volume and durability can be seen as a challenge for many sites.
Waste Initiatives provides a range of equipment designed for tyre waste recycling. By investing in these solutions, businesses and communities can effectively manage tyre waste, reduce environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.
“If you need to lift recycling rates, process OTR tyres, or simply reduce the cost of moving and storing waste, we can help,” Sargeant said.
With more than 40 years of experience in waste solutions design and supply, Waste Initiatives offers mine sites a true one-stop shop for shredding, compacting and recycling, all backed by a national service network and locally stocked spare parts.