How Perth hospitality businesses should set up their waste bins — which sizes work for cafes vs restaurants, what it costs, and how to avoid contamination charges.
Running a restaurant or cafe in Perth means dealing with food waste, packaging, cardboard, and general rubbish every single day. Getting your bin setup right from the start saves money and prevents the kind of overflowing bin bay that attracts pests and council fines.
Small cafe (under 50 seats): A single 240L bin collected weekly handles most small cafes. If you generate a lot of cardboard from deliveries, add a second 240L for cardboard recycling.
Medium restaurant (50-100 seats): A 660L bin is the sweet spot. Enough capacity for a full week of general waste without overflowing on busy weekends. Consider a 240L cardboard bin alongside.
Large restaurant or function venue (100+ seats): Start with a 1100L bin for general waste. Busy venues often need twice-weekly collection — we can arrange that.
Food court or multiple outlets: Multiple 1100L bins on a 2-3x weekly schedule. Contact us for a custom quote.
| Setup | Bin Size | Collection | Weekly Cost (exc GST) | |-------|----------|------------|----------------------| | Small cafe | 1x 240L general | Weekly | $39 | | Small cafe + recycling | 1x 240L general + 1x 240L cardboard | Weekly | $78 | | Medium restaurant | 1x 660L general | Weekly | $53 | | Medium restaurant + recycling | 1x 660L general + 1x 240L cardboard | Weekly | $92 | | Large restaurant | 1x 1100L general | Weekly | $59 |
All prices exclude GST. No setup fees, no lock-in contracts.
Perth council regulations require commercial bins to be stored in a bin bay or enclosed area — not on the footpath or in customer view. Most Perth restaurants have a rear lane or dedicated bin area. If space is tight, a 240L bin fits through a standard doorway.
Pick a day that works for your business. Most Perth restaurants prefer Monday or Tuesday collection — after the weekend rush, before deliveries start stacking up.
General waste bins must not contain:
Cardboard bins must be clean — no food-soiled cardboard, no plastic bags mixed in. Contaminated recycling bins may be rejected or charged at general waste rates.
Most Perth restaurants are set up within a week of booking. Get a quote or call 0481 274 420.
Kerry
Waste Management Specialist at Bin Hire Australia. Helping Australian businesses find the right waste solutions.
Most small cafes (under 50 seats) do well with a 240L wheelie bin collected weekly at $39/week exc GST. Larger cafes may need a 660L bin at $53/week.
A medium Perth restaurant typically pays $53-$92/week exc GST depending on bin sizes. A 660L general waste bin is $53/week and adding a 240L cardboard recycling bin is an extra $39/week.
Yes. For busy restaurants or function venues that fill their bins quickly, we offer 2x or 3x weekly collection. Contact us for a custom quote based on your volume.
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