You will need a permit / agreement if your business intends to discharge trade waste to the sewerage system in Victoria. There are different types of permit / agreements:
- commercial
- industrial
- one-off discharge
Trade waste is any wastewater discharged from your business other than wastewater from office facilities or staff amenities. It often contains substances that need careful disposal, such as oils, grease or chemicals.
Trade waste is produced by a number of industries, including food handling and preparation such as cafes, care facilities and restaurants, vehicle or plant servicing, and other commercial and industrial businesses.
