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Wineries Waste Management in Melbourne East

Winery waste,
planned around the season.

Tailored waste management for wineries businesses in Melbourne East.

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Waste streams

One operation.
Different waste streams.

Start with the materials your business produces. We look at separation, storage and collection options for the way your site works.

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Grape marc

Match the collection arrangement to the material your site produces.

Wine lees

Match the collection arrangement to the material your site produces.

Glass breakage

Plan where bottles and jars are stored between collections.

Cardboard packaging

Keep the material separate and discuss storage and collection volumes.

Operations

Plan the collection
around your site.

Every operation is different. Start with where materials arise, where bins fit and how a collection vehicle reaches them.

Identify usable bin space, separation points and a practical route from each work area.

01Vintage
02Production
03Separate
04Collection

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Storage & separation

Illustrative business setting · your actual site is assessed individually

Build the brief

What we need to
understand your operation.

Your invoice

Current services, charges and contract information.

Your materials

The streams you produce and how they are separated.

Access & storage

Available bin space and vehicle access.

Collection windows

Opening hours and preferred collection times.

Wineries 7 min read By Pedro Carreira Updated 3 September 2026

$500-3,000

Typical Monthly Spend

Melbourne East

Service Area

up to 30%

Typical Savings

Wineries businesses in Melbourne East have specific waste management requirements. From grape marc to wine lees disposal, Bundle Waste works with a network of providers to find the most cost-effective waste solution for your wineries business.

Wineries in Melbourne East

The wineries sector in Melbourne East presents specific waste management needs. Melbourne's eastern suburbs are characterised by established commercial centres, light industrial zones, and significant retail activity. Box Hill has emerged as a major commercial hub with high-density development, while Ringwood and Bayswater host thriving industrial estates. The region is home to a mix of professional services, technology companies, retail centres, and education institutions. Businesses in this sector typically generate grape marc, wine lees, glass breakage waste streams.

Common Waste Streams

grape marc
wine lees
glass breakage
cardboard packaging
general waste
recycling
wastewater
barrel waste

Local Regulations and Compliance

Businesses in the wineries sector must comply with Victorian waste regulations including the Environment Protection Act 2017 and general environmental duty obligations.

EPA Victoria industrial waste regulations for winery wastewater
Trade waste agreement (if discharging to sewer) or EPA licence for land application
WorkSafe Victoria chemical storage for cleaning agents and SO2
Local council planning and odour requirements
Food safety requirements for cellar door operations

Waste Management Costs for Wineries in Melbourne East

Typical monthly waste management spend for wineries businesses in Melbourne East is $500-3,000. Bundle Waste negotiates savings of up to 30% for our wineries clients in Melbourne East.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does winery waste management cost in Victoria?

Winery waste management in Victoria typically costs $500-3,000 per month depending on production volume, with significant seasonal variation. A small boutique winery (under 100 tonnes crush) pays $500-1,000/month on average, a mid-size winery (100-500 tonnes) pays $1,000-2,000/month, and larger wineries pay $2,000-3,000+/month. Costs spike during vintage (February-April): marc disposal ($50-100/tonne), wastewater management ($300-800/month during vintage), general waste ($200-500/month), and packaging recycling ($100-300/month).

How should wineries manage grape marc and stems?

Grape marc (pressed skins, seeds, and stems) is a winery's largest solid waste stream — roughly 15-20% of crushed fruit weight. Options: composting on-site (cheapest if land is available, produces vineyard mulch), supply to distilleries for grappa/grape spirit production, animal feed supplement for cattle, commercial composting or anaerobic digestion ($50-100/tonne for collection), or marc oil extraction. Some distillers collect marc for free during vintage. Planning marc disposal before vintage avoids rushed, expensive solutions. Never stockpile marc near waterways — runoff is highly acidic.

What wastewater management is required for Victorian wineries?

Winery wastewater has extremely high BOD (up to 20,000mg/L during vintage) and low pH — it cannot be discharged to waterways or stormwater. Options: irrigation to land (requires EPA Works Approval for volumes over 5,000L/day), municipal sewer (requires trade waste agreement and typically pre-treatment), on-site treatment lagoons or constructed wetlands, or tankering to licensed treatment facilities. EPA Victoria is strict on Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula wineries due to catchment sensitivity. Vintage wastewater volumes can be 5-10x non-vintage periods.

How much does waste collection cost in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

Eastern suburbs (Box Hill, Ringwood, Knox) waste collection costs are close to metro average: $35–60/month for 240L general waste, $55–120/month for 660L. Whitehorse and Knox councils actively support business recycling programs.

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Updated 3 September 2026

Winery waste,planned around the season.

One operation.Different waste streams.