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Is a Month-to-Month Agreement a Real Legal Contract?

Why Waster’s flexible monthly waste service contracts are legally binding and customer-friendly

At Waster, many new customers ask us:
“If your contracts are no lock-in and run month-to-month, are they really legally binding?”

The short answer is: yes — our month-to-month agreements are valid legal contracts. They simply give you more flexibility compared to traditional long-term waste contracts.

How Waster’s No Lock-In Contracts Work

Unlike many waste providers who tie businesses into multi-year agreements with steep exit fees, Waster offers a rolling month-to-month agreement.

  • Your contract is legally binding from the start.

  • Either party can end the agreement with 30 days’ written notice.

  • Services continue each month until you decide to cancel.

This structure is clearly set out in Waster’s Waste and Recycling Terms and Conditions — particularly in Clause 4 (The Term) and Clause 9 (Cancellation of Service).

Why 30 Days’ Notice Is Required

The 30-day notice period isn’t designed to trap customers. Instead, it ensures:

  • We can carry out final empties before removing bins.

  • Bin removals can be arranged smoothly and professionally.

  • Both parties have a clean and fair conclusion to the agreement.

Removal Fee in the First Three Months

If you cancel within the first three months, a $199+GST bin removal fee applies.

This is not a penalty — it exists to stop people using Waster as a cheap one-off service (e.g. hiring bins for a single collection and then cancelling). It also covers the real transport costs of delivering and then quickly collecting bins.

  • After three months, no bin removal fee applies.

  • If cancellation is due to poor service, no fee is charged at all.

How This Protects Both Sides

Our approach strikes a balance:

  • Customers get flexibility without being locked into long contracts or high cancellation penalties.

  • Waster is protected from unfair one-off use and can cover transport costs fairly.

  • Both parties operate under a clear, valid legal agreement with insurance and compliance built in.

It’s a transparent, professional arrangement designed to benefit everyone.

Final Word

So yes — a month-to-month agreement with Waster is a real, legally binding contract. It rolls forward each month until you choose to end it with 30 days’ notice.

That means you can enjoy reliable waste services without worrying about being trapped in a long-term deal.

👉 For the full details, check out our Waste and Recycling Terms and Conditions.

 

Month-to-Month vs. Long-Term Waste Contracts

Feature Waster Month-to-Month Traditional Long-Term Contracts
Contract Length Ongoing, rolling monthly agreement Typically 2–5 years
Cancellation Notice 30 days’ written notice Often 6–12 months (or more)
Removal Fees $199+GST if cancelled within first 3 months (waived if poor service) High liquidated damages or exit penalties
Flexibility Change or cancel services easily Locked in with little flexibility
Customer Protection Transparent, fair terms designed for small & medium businesses Heavily weighted towards supplier
Risk of One-Off Use Protected by small removal fee Prevented by long-term lock-in clauses
Customer Experience Easy to start and stop — no traps Difficult and costly to exit