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How do seasonal changes affect waste volumes?

Use your own trading calendar and collection records to plan seasonal changes.

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Use your own trading calendar and collection records to plan seasonal changes. Peak demand, shutdowns and staffing patterns differ by business, so generic Melbourne percentage increases are not a reliable bin-sizing tool.

Information to gather

  • Compare bin weights or fill observations with sales, deliveries and opening days.
  • Mark known events, stock deliveries and closure periods on the collection calendar.
  • Get temporary frequency changes, notice requirements and extra-lift prices in writing.

What to check before deciding

Review the first busy period after a schedule change and keep a contingency for overflow. Compare the whole seasonal cost, including retained bin rental and any minimum service charges.

Workplace waste reduction can be supported through a waste management plan and staff participation. See Business Victoria - How to minimise waste in your business.

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