Refuse Collection Allowance


Award Definition

Cleaning Services Award 2010 [MA000022]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description

The employer must pay the employee a refuse collection allowance of $4.17 per shift where they have to: 

  • collect, dispose of or sort refuse; or

  • feed an incinerator, furnace or compactor.



What to pay

$4.17 per shift

Notes

This allowance is based on a working condition or a disability as part of working a shift.

Should you withhold tax?

Withhold tax from this allowance

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance forms part of ordinary times earnings

Should payroll tax be paid on this allowance?

Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes

How is it treated on the payment summary?

Include this allowance as part of gross wages

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

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