Waste and Recycling Best Practices for Shopping Centres and Public Spaces
Design that serves. Built to last.
Effective waste and recycling systems are essential in shopping centres and public spaces. High foot traffic, food service areas and mixed-use environments demand well-designed recycling stations, clear signage and sustainable waste management strategies to improve diversion rates and reduce landfill.
Waste Management in Shopping Centres
Designing Effective Public Space Recycling Stations
Improving Diversion Rates in High-Traffic Environments
Sustainable Waste Solutions for Precincts and Civic Spaces
Circular Economy Principles in Public Infrastructure
Sola 1330
Simplicity. Strength. Longevity.
The Sola 1330 is a single waste unit that captures the essence of practical design. Its form is understated yet purposeful — ideal for shopping centres, streetscapes, and public precincts.
Built from powder-coated steel or stainless steel and finished with timber or aluminium slats, Sola 1330 is engineered to endure. Finish options include Tasmanian Oak, Blackbutt, Spotted Gum, or custom stains.
Each unit includes a 90 L polypropylene liner and optional bolt-down tabs for added security. With its architectural simplicity, Sola 1330 performs as beautifully as it looks — indoors or out.
Luma 3100
Minimal form. Maximum utility.
The Luma 3100 is a premium dual waste unit designed for indoor food courts and commercial interiors. Behind its clean exterior lies a carefully considered layout that promotes efficient waste separation without compromising on aesthetics.
Constructed from durable steel, the unit can be finished in timber, laminate, or powder-coated steel, with soft-close, push-to-open doors concealing two 120 L wheelie bins.
Optional routered signage, colour coding, or branding make it adaptable to any interior palette. Luma 3100 embodies what modern waste design should be — quietly functional and visually composed.
Arden 1800
Clean lines. Clear purpose.
The Arden 1800 is more than a cleaner’s station — it’s a complete maintenance solution. Designed for back-of-house or public maintenance zones, it brings order, storage, and visual consistency to spaces that are often overlooked.
Customisable in size, finish, and configuration, Arden 1800 can accommodate cleaning equipment, consumables, and waste bins in a unified structure. Available in steel, laminate, or timber, it maintains the same design integrity found across the HFC Design Lab range.
Options include shelving, internal dividers, signage, and key-lock doors, ensuring both security and accessibility.
Australian Design, Global Standard
Every model in the HFC Design Lab collection is designed and made in Australia, built to meet the demands of modern public environments.
With materials that endure, forms that integrate, and detailing that reflects restraint rather than excess, this collection continues HFC’s mission — furniture that serves the space and the people who use it.
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FAQ
What are best practices for waste management in shopping centres?
Clear separation of waste streams, durable waste stations, intuitive signage and frequent servicing are key to improving recycling outcomes.
How can public spaces improve recycling rates?
By designing visible, easy-to-use recycling stations with consistent bin colours and clear labelling.
Why is waste station design important in high-traffic areas?
Poor design leads to contamination. Durable, well-labelled systems reduce landfill and improve operational efficiency.