City backs call for Container Deposit Scheme
A campaign calling for a Container Deposit Scheme to be introduced across Victoria has received the backing of the City of Melbourne.
The scheme, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp, would lower the amount of glass and plastic ending up in landfill and she added:
Among other Victorian councils calling for container deposit legislation to be introduced into parliament are the Cities of Port Phillip, Darebin and Frankston.
All Australian states, with the exception of Tasmania and Victoria, have already adopted the scheme.
Councillor Cathy Oke, who is the City of Melbourne’s Environment Portfolio Chair, said reverse vending machines that are either automated or operated manually could provide credit for the items as they are deposited. These include materials that bear the logo design of a company on them, such as drinks cartons, bottles and other recyclable items.
She said the scheme would help to reduce litter in areas such as West Melbourne, while also ensuring greater responsibility is taken by beverage suppliers for packaging.
In addition, the City of Melbourne is considering a lift in the number of recycled products going into infrastructure projects such as the use of plastic or glass bottles to help construct new playground equipment, bikeways, footpaths and roads.
The scheme, according to Lord Mayor Sally Capp, would lower the amount of glass and plastic ending up in landfill and she added:
“The recycling system is broken and we need to harness community and industry support to fix it. We need to reward individuals and community groups who are doing the right thing when it comes to recycling. It’s time to provide an incentive for people who collect bottles and cans and give back to the community.”
Among other Victorian councils calling for container deposit legislation to be introduced into parliament are the Cities of Port Phillip, Darebin and Frankston.
All Australian states, with the exception of Tasmania and Victoria, have already adopted the scheme.
Councillor Cathy Oke, who is the City of Melbourne’s Environment Portfolio Chair, said reverse vending machines that are either automated or operated manually could provide credit for the items as they are deposited. These include materials that bear the logo design of a company on them, such as drinks cartons, bottles and other recyclable items.
She said the scheme would help to reduce litter in areas such as West Melbourne, while also ensuring greater responsibility is taken by beverage suppliers for packaging.
In addition, the City of Melbourne is considering a lift in the number of recycled products going into infrastructure projects such as the use of plastic or glass bottles to help construct new playground equipment, bikeways, footpaths and roads.