What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2911 covers businesses primarily engaged in collecting and transporting solid waste within local areas across Australia. These services handle domestic, commercial, and industrial solid waste materials, excluding liquid waste and sewerage systems. The classification includes businesses that provide waste receptacles as part of their collection service, such as bin hire, skip hire, and portable toilet rental with waste removal.
Typical operations in this class include municipal garbage collection services contracted by local councils, private companies collecting commercial waste from businesses, and specialized services handling hazardous solid waste from industrial sites. Businesses providing night soil collection in areas without sewerage systems also fall under this classification, as do companies offering combined bin rental and waste collection services to construction sites.
Primary activities in plain English
- Collecting household garbage and rubbish from residential properties
- Providing commercial waste collection services to businesses and offices
- Handling and transporting solid hazardous waste from industrial facilities
- Renting out bins, skips, and metal barrels with included waste collection
- Offering portable toilet hire services with waste removal
- Collecting night soil (human waste) from properties without sewerage
- Providing local solid waste haulage services within a limited geographical area
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes several related activities that fall under different ANZSIC classifications. Operating sewerage systems, drainage systems, or sewage treatment plants is classified under ANZSIC 2812 Sewerage and Drainage Services. Liquid waste collection and haulage services are included in ANZSIC 2919 Other Waste Collection Services.
Long-distance haulage of waste falls under Division I Transport, Postal and Warehousing rather than this waste services classification. Road sweeping and street cleaning services are classified under ANZSIC 7311 Building and Other Industrial Cleaning Services rather than waste collection.
Practical guidance
When registering your waste collection business with the Australian Business Register, accurate ANZSIC classification ensures correct tax treatment and reporting obligations. The Business Industry Code (BIC) 29110 corresponds directly to this ANZSIC class for tax purposes.
Workers' compensation premiums for waste collection businesses are typically calculated using industry-specific rates that reflect the physical risks associated with waste handling. State-based regulators may have additional licensing requirements for collecting certain types of waste, particularly hazardous materials.
Businesses in this classification may be eligible for industry-specific grants or environmental initiatives aimed at improving waste management practices. Regular reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics may be required for larger operations, making correct classification essential for compliance.