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How should a Melbourne EV charging station manage waste?

At an EV charging site, distinguish customer litter from maintenance waste and equipment replacement.

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At an EV charging site, distinguish customer litter from maintenance waste and equipment replacement. A charging station does not automatically generate discarded vehicle traction batteries; assess the equipment actually maintained on site.

Information to gather

  • List charger units, cables, displays and any site-owned battery storage separately.
  • Ask maintenance contractors who removes replaced components and where they go.
  • Provide litter and recycling arrangements based on the site's actual public use.

What to check before deciding

If the site has stationary battery storage or also repairs vehicles, obtain a separate specialist plan for those batteries. Do not use generic vehicle-battery weights to size a chargepoint's ordinary waste service.

Victorian landfills cannot receive e-waste; batteries need an appropriate dedicated collection route. See EPA Victoria - Electronic waste.

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

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