What do Melbourne businesses pay for commercial waste in 2026? This index benchmarks indicative monthly rates across the metro area and regional Victoria — by region, bin size and service — compiled by Bundle Waste from quotes across 50+ waste providers. Use it to sanity-check your own invoice: if you're paying well above these ranges, your contract is overdue for a review.
General waste — typical monthly cost by region
Standard commercial general-waste collection, weekly service. Western suburbs are generally the cheapest; the CBD and Mornington Peninsula sit at the top of the range.
| Region | 240L wkly | 660L wkly | 1100L wkly | 3m³ wkly | 4.5m³ wkly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD | $55-75/month | $95-145/month | $140-200/month | $280-450/month | $380-580/month |
| Melbourne North | $45-65/month | $80-130/month | $120-180/month | $250-400/month | $340-520/month |
| Melbourne South | $45-65/month | $85-135/month | $125-185/month | $260-410/month | $350-540/month |
| Melbourne East | $48-68/month | $85-135/month | $125-185/month | $260-420/month | $350-540/month |
| Melbourne West | $40-58/month | $75-120/month | $110-165/month | $230-370/month | $320-490/month |
| Melbourne Inner | $50-70/month | $90-140/month | $130-190/month | $270-430/month | $360-560/month |
| Geelong | $48-68/month | $85-135/month | $125-185/month | $260-420/month | $355-545/month |
| Mornington Peninsula | $52-72/month | $90-140/month | $130-195/month | $275-440/month | $370-570/month |
Recycling (commingled) — typical monthly cost by region
Commingled recycling collection, weekly service. Recycling is typically 25-40% cheaper than general waste — diverting from landfill also reduces your levy exposure.
| Region | 240L wkly | 660L wkly | 1100L wkly | 3m³ wkly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD | $35-55/month | $65-100/month | $95-145/month | $200-320/month |
| Melbourne North | $28-45/month | $55-90/month | $85-130/month | $180-290/month |
| Melbourne South | $30-48/month | $58-92/month | $88-135/month | $185-300/month |
| Melbourne East | $30-48/month | $58-92/month | $88-135/month | $185-300/month |
| Melbourne West | $25-42/month | $50-82/month | $78-120/month | $165-270/month |
| Melbourne Inner | $30-50/month | $60-95/month | $90-140/month | $190-310/month |
| Geelong | $30-48/month | $58-92/month | $88-135/month | $185-300/month |
| Mornington Peninsula | $33-52/month | $62-98/month | $92-142/month | $195-315/month |
Indicative starting price by service
Entry-level pricing for each of Bundle Waste's 13 commercial waste services (Melbourne South benchmark; rates vary by region).
| Service | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| General Waste | 240L weekly | $45-65/month |
| Recycling | 240L weekly | $30-48/month |
| Construction Waste | 2m3 skip bin | $290-435/swap |
| Hazardous Waste | 20L drum | $40-72/pickup |
| Industrial Waste | 240L weekly | $52-75/month |
| Clinical Waste | 10L clinical bin | $10-17/pickup |
| Food & Organic Waste | 120L weekly | $36-52/month |
| Document Destruction | 120L console monthly | $40-60/month |
| Clothing Recycling | 240L bin per pickup | $21-36/pickup |
| Pallet Recycling | per pallet collection | $3.80-7.00/pallet |
| Product Destruction | per kg standard | $1.05-2.20/kg |
| Sanitary Waste | feminine hygiene unit monthly | $15-26/unit/month |
| Bathroom Hygiene | air freshener unit monthly | $13-21/unit/month |
The Victorian landfill levy
Every tonne sent to landfill in metropolitan Melbourne carries a state levy of $169.79/tonne for 2025-26, and it rises most years. The more of your waste that goes to landfill rather than recycling, the more levy you pay — which is why source separation cuts both your levy exposure and your collection costs.
Methodology
These figures are indicative market ranges, not quotes. They are compiled by Bundle Waste from commercial waste quotes obtained across 50+ providers servicing Melbourne and regional Victoria, current for 2026. Your actual price depends on waste volumes, contamination, contract terms, bin access and location. For an exact figure, get a free invoice audit.
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