RFT260038 Mattress Processing or Shredding Services

### ♻️ Tender Overview: Mattress Processing and Shredding Services The **Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC)** is inviting tenders for the provision of professional mattress processing or shredding services across its waste management facilities in Queensland. This contract aims to manage the volume of mattress waste, improve landfill efficiency, and enhance resource recovery. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be responsible for: * **Processing Services:** Mechanical separation of components (steel, foam, textiles) or mechanical shredding for volume reduction. * **Operational Requirements:** Providing all necessary plant, equipment, labor, and handling to process approximately 700–800 mattresses annually. * **Service Locations:** Primary operations at Lochlees Landfill (Emerald), with additional requirements at Blackwater and Tieri Landfills. * **Contract Duration:** A two-year term with an optional 12-month extension, commencing 1 June 2026. #### 🏗️ Key Requirements * Demonstrated experience in waste processing, mattress recycling, or shredding. * Capability to operate mobile equipment within active landfill environments. * Strict adherence to the *Environmental Protection Act 1994* and site-specific safety protocols. * Ability to mobilize equipment efficiently to minimize disruption to landfill operations. #### 🎯 Desired Outcomes * Efficient reduction of mattress stockpiles and improved landfill compaction. * Maximized recovery of recyclable materials, particularly steel. * Safe, cost-effective, and sustainable waste management solutions. **Keywords:** Mattress Recycling, Waste Management, Landfill Services, Shredding Services, Resource Recovery, Central Highlands Regional Council, Queensland Tenders.