FAQ

You are responsible for the disposal cost of all waste collected from your job site. If waste tipping is not provided onsite at the sweep location, then waste will be transferred to an EPA compliant and licensed tip site. The Waste disposal cost will be charged back to you at cost.

Yes all SPS vehicles are tracked using a GPS device. This provides detailed telematics which show location, speed, date and time etc in addition to other data such as when sweeping activity is taking place. Up to 3 months of data is available via our tracking tool and up to 7 years of archive history which is available on request.

Yes. SPS can supply plant on a dry hire basis however their is a minimum weekly charge for the equipment. The operator must hold the necessary drivers licence (MR) and must undergo training prior to use. This will include Machine Operation, Plant Risk Assessment and SWMS training.

Yes. Travel or establishment charges apply for the majority of the work we perform, however this is at a reduced rate. Travel will either be charged as an hourly fee or as a fixed establishment fee (Getting to and from remote site). If the work site location is remote then accommodation charges may apply.

There are a number of hazardous materials that cannot be swept up by our road sweeper unless first treated. These items include;

Asbestos
Corrosive Agents
Fuel and Oil
Oxidising Agents
Paint
Untreated Sewage Waste

Where waste is correctly treated to make it safe for removal and without risk to the operator or plant, it can be collected but may be subject to disposal as contaminated waste.

Yes a minimum hire period applies for both Day time sweeping and for Night or Weekend work. This is usually 4 hours for Day and 6 hours for Night and or Weekend work. These minimums may be varied under a contractual agreement.

Specialised Pavement Services can provide after hours call out for urgent sweeping requests. Please visit our Contacts page, locate the nearest office and use the published "Call Out" number provided. Supply is contingent on availability, however we will always endeavour to meet with your request.

A street sweeper truck is a purpose-built vehicle that uses rotating brooms and vacuum suction to remove dirt, debris and pollutants from roads and hard surfaces. SPS operates truck-mounted suction sweepers, including Bucher Municipal V65T and VT652 models, which combine gutter brooms with high-powered suction to clear everything from fine dust to heavy construction debris in a single pass.

Dry hire means hiring equipment without an operator, while wet hire (the model SPS operates under) includes a fully trained operator, fuel and support as part of the service. SPS does offer sweeper trucks on a dry hire basis, though a minimum hire period applies.

Arranging a sweeper service is simple: contact SPS 1300 GET SPS (438 777) with your location, site details, and the type of service required, and they’ll provide a tailored quote and schedule. SPS can assist with a one-off clean to a recurring program or emergency callout.

Pit and drain cleaning is the process of removing built-up silt, debris and litter from stormwater pits and drainage infrastructure to maintain proper water flow. SPS uses purpose-built suction units remove material and reduce flooding risk across councils, construction sites and commercial properties.

This depends on the space: footpath sweeping suits narrow pedestrian paths, laneways and plazas, bikeways while street sweeping covers full-width roads and higher debris volumes. SPS can assess your site and recommend the right service, or combine both, as part of a single tailored program.

Street sweeper hire costs vary depending on location, equipment type, job duration and site access requirements. SPS provides tailored quotes based on these factors, and travel or establishment charges may apply depending on the scope of work, so contacting SPS directly is the most accurate way to get pricing for a specific job.

For most councils, contractors and commercial operators, hiring is more cost-effective than purchasing, since it removes the costs of fleet maintenance, depreciation, storage, compliance and staffing. SPS’s fully managed hire model lets clients scale sweeping services up or down as needed without the overheads of owning a fleet.

Key cost factors include the size and type of sweeper required, the duration and frequency of the job, site location and travel distance, and whether the work is during standard hours or after hours. SPS structures its pricing around these variables to match the scope of each project.

Yes, SPS offer scalable programs tailored to daily, weekly, monthly or event-specific schedules rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. SPS structures its contracts this way for councils and large contractors, building programs around actual street usage data.

Yes, SPS designs custom sweeping frequency programs so councils only pay for the level of service each street or precinct actually needs, rather than a blanket routine program sweep across the whole network. This approach is built around real usage and environmental data.

Look for a provider with a modern, well-maintained fleet, verifiable safety accreditations, GPS-tracked reporting, and experience across your specific sector, whether that’s councils, airports, or construction. SPS highlights its NHVAS-accredited fleet, average fleet age of less than four years, and 25+ years of national experience as key indicators of reliability.

The strongest providers invest in new equipment rather than running ageing fleets, and back this up with GPS tracking, self-auditing systems and decades of experience across councils, airports and commercial clients. SPS is a good example, operating one of Australia’s largest and youngest sweeper fleets with over 25 years of national experience.

Yes, though coverage and response times vary by provider and depot location. SPS operates depots in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, covering major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Hobart, as well as regional areas like Newcastle, Cairns, Townsville, the Sunshine Coast and the Southern Highlands.

Yes, many providers offer after-hours or emergency callouts for urgent situations such as spills or storm cleanups, in addition to standard scheduled sweeping. SPS provides 24/7 callout numbers for each state for time-critical requests.

Airports require airside-certified sweeping services capable of thoroughly clearing runways and taxiways of foreign object debris that could damage aircraft. SPS provides this through airside-certified operators and regenerative air & suction sweepers used at both major and regional Australian airports.

Scheduled and on-demand sweeping services can manage dust, debris and mud tracking on active construction sites, helping contractors meet council and environmental compliance requirements. SPS offers this as a flexible service that adjusts around a site’s work hours and changing project stages.

Industrial sweeping and scrubbing services are available for warehouses, factories and logistics facilities, including limited-access indoor areas. SPS provides this as a scheduled service designed to minimise disruption to ongoing operations.

Scheduled and one-off sweeping services are available for commercial, council and multi-level car parks, removing litter, dust and debris while working around business or centre operating hours. SPS tailors this service for high-traffic retail sites, office car parks and industrial facilities as part of an ongoing maintenance program.

Sweeping frequency depends on site activity levels, weather conditions and local council dust control requirements, but active sites generally require regular scheduled cleaning to manage dust and debris compliance. SPS works with contractors to set up a sweeping schedule tailored to each site’s conditions and regulatory obligations.

Stormwater pits should generally be inspected and cleaned at regular intervals, with frequency increasing in high-debris areas or ahead of storm seasons to prevent blockages and flooding. SPS provides scheduled pit and drain cleaning programs to help councils and commercial clients stay ahead of maintenance needs.

Yes, regular sweeping combined with water-based suppression reduces airborne dust from construction and industrial sites, helping operators meet environmental and safety obligations. SPS’s sweepers are fitted with dust suppression sprays in the brushes and suction nozzles to actively reduce emissions during cleaning.

Owning a sweeper fleet requires significant capital investment, ongoing maintenance, compliance management and skilled operators, which is costly for councils to manage in-house. Outsourcing to a provider like SPS gives councils access to a modern, compliant fleet without those operational risks and overheads.

Yes, though this depends on a provider’s depot network. SPS services both metropolitan and regional locations across the Eastern Seaboard and beyond, with depots supporting areas such as Newcastle, Cairns, Townsville, the Sunshine Coast, and the Southern Highlands in addition to capital cities. In addition SPS can provide services in regional & remote areas by having our staff travel and stay in the region to provide the service.