The cleaning process is the same for all sizes of waste containers from the domestic size wheelie bin to the larger 1100 and steel 1280 litre commercial bins used by trade and industry. The bin is lifted to the wash position by a hydraulic ram. Once in place, the high-pressure jets blast the dirt and grime from inside the bin; any remaining marks are removed with a hand lance. The bin is lifted again to drain any excess water back into the water recycle system; the bin is coated with a disinfectant and a bouquet deodoriser. Any water used in this process is collected and recycled, minimising usage.

The TBCCo cleaning system operates above the minimum standards that are required by the Environment Agency for England and Wales and S.E.P.A (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) for Scotland. It is this system and the company’s continued concern for environmental issues that led to the company being awarded Five-Star membership of the Green Organisation, the highest available.