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How should a Melbourne distillery manage waste?

Plan separate routes for spent botanicals or grain, rejected spirit, glass and cleaning liquids.

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Plan separate routes for spent botanicals or grain, rejected spirit, glass and cleaning liquids. Give the receiver enough information to assess the actual ingredients and liquid concentrations.

Information to gather

  • Identify solids suitable for a proposed recovery outlet and confirm acceptance.
  • Keep concentrated alcohol and chemical residues separate pending specialist advice.
  • Check production wash-down against the water authority's agreement.

What to check before deciding

Do not assume every botanical is suitable for feed or every spirit bottle earns a container refund. Confirm material-specific acceptance and keep recovery records separate from routine bin invoices.

Yarra Valley Water requires an agreement for business wastewater discharged to its sewer; site conditions determine acceptance and charges. See Yarra Valley Water - Trade Waste.

Send your site details and collection requirements to discuss the available options and written terms.

Sources

  • Yarra Valley Water - Trade Waste. Trade Waste application acceptance criteria; What are the costs?. Checked 18 September 2026; confirm current guidance before acting.