What waste does a Melbourne commercial window cleaning company generate?

Commercial window-cleaning waste includes more than the depot bin: arrange safe management of used cleaning water and product residues at each job. Biodegradable detergent is not permission for stormwater disposal.

What to check

1. Locate drains and agree the work method with the site manager before starting.
2. Retain product information and plan capture and disposal of used solution and residues.
3. Ask the receiver about packaging contaminated with cleaner rather than treating an empty container as automatically recyclable.
4. Track worn cloths, squeegee parts and packaging separately to choose the smallest suitable depot service.

Source context

EPA includes wastewater and detergents in stormwater-pollution guidance. EPA Victoria: Stormwater.

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Sources

• EPA Victoria — Stormwater. Stormwater and the law. Checked 18 September 2026.