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Born in Ballarat and serving communities statewide for over 50 years, Whitford Liquid Waste provides safe, compliant, and reliable liquid waste solutions for government, industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

From grease trap and septic tank cleaning, to hydro excavation and emergency spill response, we manage every aspect of your liquid waste, efficiently, responsibly, and with minimal disruption.

As a Victorian owned and operated business, we’re committed to protecting the environment, supporting the community, and delivering peace of mind with every job. Our 24-hour emergency service ensures help is available whenever you need it

Book a Service or request a quote today: 03 5336 1645 or Contact Us.

How we can help

Black water tank icon with ladder and spigot, set against a yellow circle.Septic Tank Cleaning

We provide thorough septic tank cleaning that removes built up waste and keeps your system running safely and efficiently.

Yellow circle with black water drop icon and a checkmark inside.Hydro Excavation / Non Destructive Digging

Our hydro excavation service uses pressurised water and vacuum technology to expose underground utilities safely without damaging surrounding infrastructure.

Black faucet with dripping water drop on a yellow circle.Grease Trap Management

We pump and clean grease traps to prevent blockages, reduce odours and ensure your business meets council and environmental requirements.

Black luggage icon within a yellow circle.Portable Toilet / Holding Tank Pumping

We service portable toilets and holding tanks with fast and hygienic waste removal to keep your site or event clean and compliant.

Black faucet filling a container with water, against a yellow circular background.Triple Interceptor Pit Waste Removal

Our team removes sludge and waste from triple interceptor pits to maintain safe operation and prevent contaminants from entering the drainage system.

Black pipe icon with a drip on a yellow circle.Drain Cleaning & High-Pressure Water Jetting

Our high-performance equipment clears blockages and removes debris from drains, pits, and pipelines to ensure smooth, efficient flow and prevent costly downtime.

Black icon on yellow circle: house with faucet, dripping water, and circular arrow.Bulk Cartage Service

We transport large volumes of water and liquid waste efficiently for residential, commercial and industrial requirements.

Black distillery icon on a yellow circle.Vacuum Loading

Our vacuum loading units remove wet and dry waste quickly and safely for efficient site maintenance and cleanup.

Black water cooler icon on a gold circle background.Confined Space Entry

Our qualified team performs confined space entry works with strict safety procedures to carry out cleaning and maintenance in restricted areas.

Automotive & Carwash Liquid Waste

Trusted liquid waste solutions for carwashes, mechanical workshops, service stations, and automotive operations.

High Pressure Water Cleaning

Professional high-pressure water cleaning for surfaces, equipment, and facilities, improving safety, hygiene, and maintenance outcomes across industrial and commercial sites.

Leachate Collection & Management Services

We support landfill operators, councils and industrial facilities across Victoria with safe, controlled and compliant leachate collection, transport and disposal, backed by specialist equipment and regulatory knowledge.

Project Management

Our team works with contractors to plan, organise, secure and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. We are committed to caring for jobs of all sizes and complexities.

Emergency Response – Available 24/7

Our emergency response team provides rapid, safe, and environmentally compliant solutions for spills, overflows, or urgent liquid waste incidents.

Sectors we work with

Government & Councils Arrow Right
Supporting public-sector facilities, councils, and water authorities with reliable, compliant liquid waste management.
Hospitality & Commercial Kitchens Arrow Right
Helping commercial kitchens and hospitality venues maintain compliance and keep grease traps and waste systems operating efficiently.
Industrial & Manufacturing Arrow Right
Providing safe and efficient liquid waste solutions for high-volume industrial and manufacturing operations.
Infrastructure & Utilities Arrow Right
Delivering precise, professional liquid waste services for essential utilities and infrastructure projects.
Residential Properties Arrow Right
Offering trusted, professional liquid waste services for homes and residential properties across Victoria.

Who we work with

Central Highlands Water logo: blue oval with white water droplets and blue-green line above "Central Highlands Water" text.
Red and white CFA logo. Square frame with checkerboard pattern above the text.
City of Ballarat logo. Dark blue text and graphic with star and ribbon elements.
Logo for Cottonwood Springs with a light blue stylized flower and tagline "There's hope. There's help.
Abstract design. Burgundy rectangle with black text: "Checklist: Tasks" and "Edit Task". Gray bar at the bottom.
Dark blue logo: Damascus College. Includes a cross with stars and the text: "To Live By The Light of Christ".
MARAND logo. Text "MARAND" below a stylized, red "M" shape.
Federation University Australia logo, blue text with star and flag graphic.
The Geelong College logo: stylized gold Pegasus above navy text; "sic itur ad astra.
GeelongPort logo. "GeelongPort" text in blue within overlapping teal shapes.
Grampians Health logo: purple abstract symbol and black text on a white background.
Logo for Kempe Engineering. Features a stylized blue "K" icon and the text "KEMPE ENGINEERING".
Red "M" shaped logo over the words "MARAND PRECISION" with a red line separating them.
Parks Victoria logo: Green "Parks" above "VICTORIA" with stylized green and blue mountain peaks above.
ServiceStream logo: Gradient blue and green circles connected in a plus shape above the "ServiceStream" text.
Unigrain logo: Green stylized leaves above the green text "Unigrain" on a white background.

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

Best service!

100% the best service I have ever received from any company. My septic is in a difficult position, but it was no problem. The job was done efficiently with zero fuss!

Kram Trelhaw

Tremendous to work

Over the last year, the team at Whitford have been tremendous to work with. Their staff are always on time, pleasant and happy to accomodate our changing requirements.

Robert Gardiner

Great job!

Had my Septic emptied today, the guys couldn’t have been nicer. On time and did a great job. Thanks heaps!

Andrew Tilley

Very personable and informative

I could not fault their service. Book one day service the next by an extremely efficient operator. Price was competitive but more importantly the operator was very personable and informative. I could not recommend more highly.

Peter Thompson

Overall professionalism!

Nathan and Corey did an awesome job. I called Tuesday morning to book a pump-out for my treatment plant, and they had it sorted the very same day. The prompt service got me out of trouble! Really impressed with how quickly everything was handled and the overall professionalism. Thanks again to the team.

Nathan

Quick, efficient, and very professional.

Paul and Nathan were quick, efficient, and very professional. The whole process was smooth from start to finish, and I really appreciated how easy they made it. Great service all round.

John Keolle

Absolutely lovely to deal with!

Paul and Peter were absolutely lovely to deal with. They were very professional, answered all my questions with a smile, and made the whole experience easy. I really appreciated how quickly they were able to fit me in as well. They represented the company brilliantly, great service all round.

Joy Martin

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