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How should a Melbourne paddle boarding or kayak hire manage waste?

Keep customer litter separate from equipment repairs and end-of-life gear at a kayak or paddleboard hire site.

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Keep customer litter separate from equipment repairs and end-of-life gear at a kayak or paddleboard hire site. Identify the actual board, boat and wetsuit materials before promising a recycling route.

Information to gather

  • Plan covered litter collection where wind or public use can spread waste.
  • Collect repair residues using the product and process safety instructions.
  • Ask specialist receivers about composite hulls, foams and textiles by specification.

What to check before deciding

Do not treat resin, solvent or sanding residue as ordinary clean plastic. Protect nearby drains and water from escaping material, and obtain competent advice for repair work and waste classification.

Victorian industrial waste must be classified and sent to a lawful receiving place. See EPA Victoria - Understand your waste obligations and duties.

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

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