Waste collection for business

Moorabool Shire offers an optional garbage collection service to businesses in established collection zones within the Shire. 

The service is suitable for offices, food businesses and similar. 

Commercial or industrial waste such as building materials, offcuts, metal, timber or similar is not accepted.

Please note: Only the property owner is able to apply for bins due to collection fees being applied to property rates

Commercial garbage collection

Moorabool Shire offers commercially-rated businesses in:

Urban areas (Bacchus Marsh, Maddingley, Darley, Hopetoun Park):

  • 1 or more bins collected up to 5 weekdays per week

Ballan township:

  •  1 or more bins collected on Monday and or Friday each week 

Rural areas (all other serviced areas excluding urban areas):

  • 1 or more bins collected once per fortnight on the scheduled collection day of the area.

Fees

$376 per bin / per year (includes 1 x 240L bin collected per frequency)

Fees are charged annually (pro rata) on the rates notices as per collection frequency / number of bins on site.

 How to apply

Online

Email

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download the application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Submit your application via email to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
The application will be reviewed and we will be in contact if required. 

Step 3.Payment

Once your application is received one of our Customer Service team members will call to take payment over the phone.

In person

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download the application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

You can submit your application and pay the application fee at any of the following locations.

Ballan Office 
15 Stead Street, Ballan
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Darley Civic and Community Hub 
182 Halletts Way, Darley
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm  

Lerderderg Library 
215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
           Saturday 9am-2pm

Post

Step 1.Complete an application form

Download the application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Mail your application to PO Box 18, Ballan, Victoria 3342

Step 3.Payment

Once your application is received one of our Customer Service team members will call to take payment over the phone.

What happens next?

Bins will be delivered within 10 days of payment being received.   

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cancel my commercial garbage collections?

Cancel your waste service at any time in writing by emailing info@moorabool.vic.gov.au

What about recycling and greenwaste?

Council does not offer a kerbside recycling or greenwaste service to businesses at this time. However, you may use our transfer station to:

  • drop off recyclables free of charge
  • drop off greenwaste at half the cost of the regular gate fee 

Private waste companies may also be engaged for the collection of a range of wastes. 

 

Can I arrange a skip bin through Moorabool Shire?

Residents and businesses should contact a local service provider to arrange for the hire of a skip.