Bundle Waste
Richmond (VIC 3121) falls under the City of Yarra and is home to a diverse mix of businesses including retail, hospitality, offices. Bundle Waste provides all 13 waste management services in Richmond, negotiating rates up to 30% below standard pricing.
City of Yarra — Commercial Waste Rules
Richmond 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 Richmond
Key industries operating in Richmond include:
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Offices
- Creative Industries
- Technology
Waste Challenges Specific to Richmond
Three distinct retail strips (Bridge Road, Victoria Street, Swan Street) each with different waste profiles; narrow heritage laneways limit truck access; dense mix of hospitality, retail and office generates diverse waste streams; Victoria Street food businesses create high organic waste
Waste Collection Costs in Richmond
| 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.