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Waste collector permits

All companies collecting waste or recycling from the central city must hold a waste collector permit for each vehicle collecting waste. Permit conditions support our central city waste laws and help minimise disturbance caused by late-night bin collection.

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Waste collection areas

Waste collector permits allow vehicles to collect waste from the central city. No waste collection is allowed between 11pm and 6am within restricted access zones.

This map shows the central city, restricted access zones and waste bin prescribed areas.

Permit conditions

Permit holders are responsible for ensuring:  

  • Waste collection in restricted access area ‘hot spots’ is limited to between 6am and 11pm. 
  • Return all bins to their original point of collection.
  • Relock bin after collection.
  • Bin and customer information is kept up-to-date and provided to City of Melbourne on request.  

Review the waste collector permit conditions before applying.

Supporting documents

When applying:  

  • Provide vehicle registration  of all vehicles you will use to collect waste.
  • Upload a photograph of one of your waste collection vehicles, clearly showing your company logo.

No fees apply to waste collector permits.  

Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.  

To start an application, log in with your registered customer account. Find out more about how to register and log in.

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