What waste does a Melbourne florist delivery service generate?

For florist delivery work, separate plant trimmings from foam, ties and wrapping before seeking a green-waste outlet. Confirm acceptance rather than treating the complete arrangement as compostable.

What to check

1. Ask the receiver about treated flowers and attached materials; remove wire, plastic and foam as required by its rules.
2. Keep clean delivery boxes away from wet stems and ask about coated or laminated packaging.
3. Trial reusable transport crates only where collection and cleaning responsibilities are agreed.
4. Track unsold flowers, damaged deliveries and returned packaging separately to reduce waste at its source.

Source context

EPA guidance makes correct waste identification and lawful receipt relevant; it does not certify a particular floral product as compostable. EPA Victoria: Managing industrial waste.

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Sources

• EPA Victoria — Managing industrial waste. Understand your waste obligations and duties. Checked 18 September 2026.