Construction
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By Pedro Carreira
Updated 25 June 2026
Signage installers generate waste at multiple locations: old signage removal (aluminium, plastic, timber — recycle by material), vinyl wrap waste, electrical components from illuminated signs (e-waste), mounting hardware, and packaging.
Old aluminium signs have scrap value ($0.50–2/kg). Vinyl waste is general waste.
Monthly depot waste: $100–300 plus project-specific skip bins for large installations.
Key Numbers
- Old aluminium signs (scrap value): $0.50–2/kg
- Monthly depot waste: $100–300
- Metro landfill levy (2025–26): $169.79/tonne
- Saving via an independent broker: up to 30%
What You Need to Know
A commercial signage installer generates waste across two fronts — a steady depot stream plus project-specific volumes on site — and the money is in separating materials before anything reaches a skip charged against the $169.79/tonne levy.
| Material | Route |
|---|
| Old aluminium signs | Scrap recycling — $0.50–2/kg value |
| Electrical components (illuminated signs) | E-waste recycling |
| Vinyl wrap waste | General waste |
| Timber and mounting hardware | Recycle by material |
Recovering aluminium and e-waste rather than landfilling it aligns with Recycling Victoria — A New Economy, the state's circular-economy plan driving the shift to a four-stream system. As an independent broker, Bundle Waste audits your depot invoice for free, compares a network of providers to right-size both ongoing collections and project skip bins, and is paid only from the savings we find — up to 30%.
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Related Questions
How do I dispose of concrete and brick waste?+
Concrete disposal: $20–50/tonne at specialised facilities — far cheaper than general waste. Clean concrete recycled as road base. Contaminated (with rebar, timber): $80–150/tonne. Minimum 1 tonne loads typical.
How do I dispose of timber waste from construction?+
Clean untreated timber: $80–120/tonne recycling (mulch, biomass, particleboard). Treated timber (CCA, ACQ): $150–250/tonne at licensed facilities. Painted timber: $120–180/tonne. Separate clean from treated on-site.
How should a display home village manage waste?+
Display home villages generate: construction waste during build, brochures and marketing materials, landscaping waste, and minimal ongoing general waste. During construction, each display home generates 10–20 tonnes of C&D waste. Post-construction waste is minimal: $100–200/month for the village. Coordinate skip bin rotations during build phase for up to 30% 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.
How much does construction waste removal cost in Melbourne?+
Construction waste removal in Melbourne costs $250–450 for a 4m³ skip bin, $350–600 for 6m³, and $500–900 for 10m³. Clean fill is cheapest at $40–60/tonne, mixed C&D waste runs $120–200/tonne, and asbestos-containing material costs $300–500/tonne.
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Updated 25 June 2026
