Waste & Recycling
Good waste management and minimisation practices can save your business money at both ends of the production cycle - not only do you have to pay for waste disposal, you also pay for materials that ultimately become waste. Many businesses have saved enormous amounts of money by improving their waste management practices.
Government Agencies
Sustainability Victoria
...the Victorian Government agency responsible for encouraging waste minimisation and recycling. They have a large range of resource materials, programs and information to help businesses reduce waste and recycle what’s left over.
Contact 1800-353-233 (Freecall Victoria only)
Programs
Waste Wise Business Program
...aims to deliver a financial return to business through cost-effective waste reduction and recycling systems for solid, non-hazardous wastes. Certification is also available for businesses that make significant achievements in waste reduction.
Tool Kits
Waste Wise Office Toolkit
...a toolkit to help you reduce waste and save money around the office. It provides a step-by-step approach that you can tailor to meet the specific needs of your workplace.
What can be recycled?
...to find out the types of materials that can be recycled in your area: