Melbourne South
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By Pedro Carreira
Updated 25 June 2026
City of Greater Dandenong
Local Council
up to 30%
Typical Savings
Noble Park (VIC 3174) falls under the City of Greater Dandenong and is home to a diverse mix of businesses including retail, trades, automotive. Bundle Waste provides all 13 waste management services in Noble Park, negotiating rates up to 30% below standard pricing.
City of Greater Dandenong — Commercial Waste Rules
Noble Park falls under the City of Greater Dandenong local government area.
- General Waste: Commercial properties must arrange private waste collection. Council does not provide commercial bin services. Dandenong South is one of Melbourne's largest industrial precincts with hundreds of manufacturing businesses requiring private waste management.
- Recycling: Commingled recycling available through private contractors only. Council provides residential recycling. Businesses encouraged to recycle through council's business sustainability initiatives.
- Organics: FOGO being rolled out for residential properties. Commercial organics must be arranged through private operators.
- Hard Waste: 2 free hard waste collections per year for residential ratepayers. No commercial hard waste service.
Commercial premises must comply with EPA Victoria EP Act 2017 duty of care. Must use licensed waste transporters. Greater Dandenong has Australia's largest concentration of manufacturing businesses in the Dandenong South precinct. Prescribed industrial waste generators must use EPA Victoria's WasteTracker. Council's Waste and Litter Strategy targets improved diversion rates across commercial precincts.
Key Industries in Noble Park
Key industries operating in Noble Park include:
- Retail
- Trades
- Automotive
- Food Services
- Warehousing
Waste Challenges Specific to Noble Park
Mixed industrial-residential transition areas require careful scheduling; automotive businesses generate specialist waste streams; small businesses often share bin services
Waste Collection Costs in Noble Park
| Bin Size / Frequency | Price Range |
|---|
| 240L-weekly | $45-70/month |
| 660L-weekly | $85-160/month |
| 1100L-weekly | $125-225/month |
| 3m3-weekly | $260-410/month |
| 4.5m3-weekly | $350-540/month |
Prices are indicative Melbourne market rates. Bundle Waste typically negotiates up to 30% below these rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price per tonne for different waste types in Melbourne?+
Waste disposal prices per tonne in Melbourne (2025–26): general waste $180–280, clean cardboard $0–50, commingled recycling $80–150, food organics $100–160, timber $80–140, clean fill $30–60, concrete $20–40, green waste $60–100, contaminated soil $150–400+.
What are the cheapest waste disposal options in Melbourne?+
Cheapest options: source-separated recycling ($0–80/tonne vs $180–280 for general waste), clean fill ($30–60/tonne), green waste composting ($60–100/tonne). Cardboard can earn rebates of $20–50/tonne at high volumes. Most expensive: hazardous waste ($500–2,000+/tonne) and clinical waste ($800–2,500/tonne).
How much does commercial waste collection cost in Melbourne?+
Commercial waste collection in Melbourne costs $35–65/month for a 240L bin collected weekly, $60–130 for a 660L bin, and $90–180 for a 1100L bin. The average Melbourne business spends $200–500/month across all waste streams. CBD locations pay 10–20% more due to access restrictions. Bundle Waste audits typically find up to 30% in savings.
How much does recycling collection cost compared to general waste?+
Recycling collection is typically 20–40% cheaper than general waste in Melbourne. A 240L recycling bin costs $25–45/month vs $35–65 for general waste. The difference is driven by the $169.79/tonne Victorian landfill levy applied to general waste but not recyclables. Businesses recycling over 50% of their waste can save $100–300/month.
What does a 1100L general waste bin cost per collection in Melbourne?+
A 1100L general waste bin costs $18–35 per collection in Melbourne, depending on frequency and location. Weekly collection runs $90–180/month, twice-weekly $160–320/month. CBD locations add 10–20% due to restricted access hours. The landfill levy component alone is approximately $8–12 per lift for a full bin.
How much does pallet collection and recycling cost in Melbourne?+
Pallet collection in Melbourne typically costs $0–5 per CHEP pallet (returned through the CHEP system at no cost), while plain timber pallets cost $2–8 each for collection or earn $1–3 credit if in good condition. Businesses generating 20+ pallets/week should negotiate a scheduled collection at $50–120/pickup.
How much does commercial waste collection cost in Noble Park?+
Commercial waste collection in Noble Park (3174) typically costs $35-180 per month per bin depending on size and frequency. Noble Park falls under the City of Greater Dandenong area. Bundle Waste negotiates rates up to 30% lower for businesses in Noble Park.
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Updated 25 June 2026
