Clean Fill Disposal

Clean fill disposal is the process of taking uncontaminated soil and similar natural materials — free from rubbish, green waste, concrete, or hazardous substances — and giving them a new purpose instead of sending them to landfill. At a licensed clean fill dump site, these materials can be screened, cleaned, and transformed into products like sand, aggregates, and topsoil for construction, landscaping, and civil projects.

The difference between clean fill and other waste streams lies in its purity — it must be free from rubbish, vegetation, hazardous waste, building debris, or anything that would make it unsafe for reuse. This purity is what allows clean fill to be directly recycled, cutting down on landfill dump fees and preserving natural resources.

Not all recycling centres treat soil the same. While many send it straight to landfill, Argus Recycling offers a dedicated clean fill facility in Melbourne where your soil is separated, processed correctly, and turned into useful materials for construction and landscaping. 

Argus Recycling eliminates these issues with a specialised, EPA-licensed clean fill dump site in Dandenong South. Here’s how we address common problems:

High landfill fees

We separate clean fill from general waste, so you only pay for what you actually dispose of — often far less than standard tip fees.

Sustainability demands

We recycle 100% of accepted clean fill into aggregates, sand, and topsoil for reuse in landscaping and construction.

Limited site access

Our facility offers easy entry for trucks, trailers, and utes, plus a licensed public weighbridge for quick turnaround and accurate load measurement.

Time constraints

We operate efficiently, with fast processing and minimal wait times.

Compliance concerns

Every load is documented, with electronic reporting available to meet regulatory requirements.

Categories of Clean Fill Materials Accepted

At Argus Recycling, we accept a range of clean fill categories, ensuring they meet EPA and facility requirements:

  • Soil — Includes topsoil, subsoil, clay, and compactable fill. Must be free from rubbish, green waste, or chemical contamination.

  • Sand and Gravel — Ideal for recycling into construction aggregates.

  • Uncontaminated Clay — Used for earthworks and landscaping applications.

  • Fine Rock and Rubble — Small, clean stones and inert materials that can be repurposed.

  • Recyclable Excavation Spoil — Provided it is free of concrete, metal, timber, or asbestos.

Why Choose Argus Over Skip Bins or General Waste Disposal?

Many people default to soil skip bins or general solid waste tips for soil disposal, not realising these services often treat clean soil as contaminated. This means it goes straight to landfill — at a much higher cost — and cannot be reused.

Environmental Impact

Every tonne of clean fill we recycle helps reduce the demand for virgin materials and minimises landfill.

One-Stop Environmental Partner

Alongside clean fill disposal, we offer grease trap cleaning for commercial kitchens and bulk used cooking oil services for hospitality businesses.

Regulatory Compliance

We provide disposal certificates and electronic reporting to meet council or project requirements.

Custom Solutions

From one-off drop-offs to ongoing contracts for large projects, we can tailor services to suit your needs.

Recycled Material Acces

Our recycled soil, sand, and aggregates are available for purchase at competitive rates.

Local Expertise

With 50+ years in Melbourne’s resource recovery industry, we know how to get the job done right.

Clean Fill Disposal

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Melbourne’s grease trap and liquid waste removal specialists

Argus Waste Recycling is an independently Australian owned and run company. It is EPA licensed for waste recovery, processing, recycling and resource recovery of a range of prescribed industrial wastes.
We process and recycle all wastes transported to our purpose-built site. All material recovered from grease traps and used cooking oil collections is diverted from landfills and recycled for higher-end uses and applications.

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