Johnston Waste Pty Ltd

Founded in 1971, under the name of Johnston Waste, URM has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a single garbage collection vehicle.

URM Environmental Services Pty Ltd was incorporated in 1994.

We’ve built solid foundations and the superior performance of our operations has helped us to create one of Australia’s largest privately owned resource recovery and recycling companies.

We currently employ over 700 dedicated staff, render services through a collection fleet of over 350 vehicles, operate multiple processing facilities and assist numerous partners implement sustainable environmental solutions.

We are proud of our recognition as an industry leader, earning a reputation for our unrivalled drive to achieve excellence in the services we offer.

All while making resource management personal and exceeding the expectations of our customers.

Our presence in the United Kingdom is a testament to our commitment to continuously strive for more innovative solutions and to be the forerunner of implementing the world’s best practices in waste and recycling management.

Mission

The future we are creating for the URM Group is built on a united effort to promote integrity and fairness in our challenging and complex industry, with all of us being connected.

Our people are trusted professionals, informed advisors and skilled workers, and we each share a common vision to take a long-term view of client partnerships and discharging our duties to the communities we serve.

We welcome you to join the URM Group’s sustainability mission and create a lasting positive legacy for future generations

Clients all over Australia trust URM’s asbestos removal services.

When hazardous materials are involved, we are the experts, who safely handle and dispose of them.

Expect efficient service with minimal disruption to your business.

URM’s certified team follows strict government regulations and OH&S requirements

Hazardous materials cannot go in regular garbage bins, they must be handled with extreme care and disposed of responsibly.

We provide hazardous waste and asbestos removal for major sectors such as:

Construction / Demolition

Automotive

Property / Real Estate

Manufacturing

Medical (Hospitals and Clinics)

Retail

Other hazardous materials we remove include:

Clinical and Medical Waste

Electronics

Grease Trap and Liquid Waste

Construction Waste

Glass, Metals, Plastics

Spoiled, Expired, Obsolete or Damaged Products

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a natural occurring fibre.

It’s a powerful insulator and resistant to fire, heat and chemicals.

It was in thousands of building materials until the 90s.

It gained popularity because the flexible fibre was easy to add to products.