How should a Melbourne vertical farm manage waste?

Plan a vertical farm's waste around crop changeovers, growing media and nutrient liquids, with electrical equipment handled separately.

What to check

Map waste at harvest, tray cleaning and changeover rather than estimating it from floor area.
Identify growing media and crop treatments before seeking composting acceptance; reusable trays and spent media are separate decisions.
For used nutrient solution and tank washwater, obtain the relevant water retailer's required trade-waste consent or authorisation before any sewer discharge. Alternatively, arrange off-site collection to an authorised receiver with an appropriately qualified waste contractor; the contractor cannot authorise discharge into your site's sewer. South East Water: Trade Waste Customer Charter describes its consent system; confirm the requirements with the retailer serving your address.
Inventory failed lights, pumps and controllers for an e-waste service; ask about separate battery packaging.

EPA includes wastewater in stormwater-risk controls; Victorian guidance separates e-waste from landfill. EPA Victoria: Stormwater. Victorian Government: E-waste ban.

EPA Victoria — Stormwater. Stormwater and the law. Checked 18 September 2026.
Victorian Government — E-waste ban. What is E-waste?; How to dispose of e-waste. Checked 18 September 2026.
South East Water - Trade Waste Customer Charter. Part A offence; Part B discharge application and consent provisions. Checked 18 September 2026.

Include your location, waste types and current collection arrangements in your enquiry.