Trade Waste means:

a)   any liquid matter which is discharged, emitted or deposited as a result of any trade, business or undertaking;

b)   any other matter which the Authorised Officer declares to be Trade Waste

Trade Waste is regulated for the following reasons:

• To Protect the environment from the discharge of waste that may have a detrimental effect;
• To protect public health;
• To protect businesses assets from damage
• To protect the health and safety of business employees
• To assist businesses meet their regulatory obligations

Types of Trade Waste Customers:

Trade Waste Customers are distinguished in two categories, these being Commercial Customers and Industrial Customers.

Commercial Customers:

An example of Commercial Customers in this category included food premises such as take away food outlets with cooking facilities; Café’s Restaurants, Butcher Shop, Bakeries etc.

Industrial Customers:

Industrial Customers are generally food manufacturers such as Nestle, KR Castlemaine and Parmalat.