Wineries
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By Pedro Carreira
Updated 25 June 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 25 June 2026
