Bundle Waste
Fitzroy (VIC 3065) falls under the City of Yarra and is home to a diverse mix of businesses including hospitality, creative-industries, retail. Bundle Waste provides all 13 waste management services in Fitzroy, negotiating rates up to 30% below standard pricing.
City of Yarra — Commercial Waste Rules
Fitzroy falls under the City of Yarra local government area.
- General Waste: Council does not provide commercial waste collection services. All commercial properties must arrange private waste collection through licensed waste contractors.
- Recycling: No council recycling service for commercial properties. Businesses must contract private recycling operators. Yarra encourages businesses in activity centres to participate in shared recycling solutions.
- Organics: Commercial food organics not collected by council. Private organics collection can be arranged. Council has trialled shared food waste bins in some shopping strips.
- Hard Waste: No hard waste service for commercial premises. Council provides 2 free booked hard waste collections per year for residential ratepayers only.
Commercial waste must comply with EPA Victoria EP Act 2017. Yarra City Council has a Commercial Waste Minimisation Strategy targeting hospitality and retail precincts like Smith Street and Brunswick Street. New commercial developments must submit a Waste Management Plan as part of planning permits under the Yarra Planning Scheme.
Key Industries in Fitzroy
Key industries operating in Fitzroy include:
- Hospitality
- Creative Industries
- Retail
- Galleries
- Cafes
Waste Challenges Specific to Fitzroy
Heritage buildings with limited bin storage and rear access; Brunswick and Smith Street entertainment precincts generate late-night waste; high density of cafes and bars creates significant glass and organic waste; council strict on public domain waste presentation
Waste Collection Costs in Fitzroy
| Bin Size / Frequency | Quote requirements |
|---|---|
| 240L-weekly | Confirm materials, access, included charges and GST in a written quote. |
| 660L-weekly | Confirm materials, access, included charges and GST in a written quote. |
| 1100L-weekly | Confirm materials, access, included charges and GST in a written quote. |
| 3m3-weekly | Confirm materials, access, included charges and GST in a written quote. |
| 4.5m3-weekly | Confirm materials, access, included charges and GST in a written quote. |
Request a written quote for your site, collection schedule and accepted materials. A review does not guarantee a lower price.