waste services
Meat Waste Disposal: What you Need to Know
Meat waste, including raw or cooked animal products, is a significant source of organic waste in homes and commercial kitchens. If not managed correctly, it can produce strong odours, attract pests, and release methane in landfill. However, with the right systems in place, meat waste can be processed into energy or compost.
Meat is unsuitable for home composting due to the risk of pathogens and vermin, but commercial services can handle it safely through anaerobic digestion or high-heat composting systems.
Disposing of meat waste safely
In residential settings, meat should go into the red-lidded general waste bin unless a council offers a dedicated food organics service. Businesses should partner with organic waste providers who can collect and process meat separately from general waste.
Why meat waste shouldn’t go to landfill
Decomposing meat produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Diverting meat waste to commercial compost or energy recovery systems dramatically lowers emissions. Responsible meat disposal also prevents contamination of other recyclables and reduces landfill volume.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
Call Centre Office Hours
Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)