What waste does a Melbourne surf shop generate?

Review surf-shop delivery packaging, damaged stock and customer returns separately. A take-back container should only be offered after a receiver confirms what it accepts.

What to check

1. Ask suppliers about returnable board protection and the identity of foam packaging.
2. Confirm the outlet, cleanliness and minimum quantity for any separate expanded-polystyrene collection.
3. For wetsuits and boards, check brand and material eligibility directly rather than assuming a named brand accepts all products.
4. Keep repairable returns distinct from waste and record why stock is damaged before changing packaging.

Source context

EPA guidance supports identifying materials and confirming the receiving route; no brand take-back entitlement is asserted. 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.