Mornington Peninsula Shire is one of three Victorian councils participating in an innovative 12-month trial designed to increase recycling and reduce litter.
New Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) exchange baskets are being installed next to public bins at 90 locations across the Peninsula, including in foreshore areas and other popular public spaces.
Too often, drink containers used on the go end up in landfill instead of being recycled. This trial provides a practical, community-led solution to help recover those containers and cut down on litter.
The baskets make it easy to get involved. Leave eligible, empty drink containers in the basket—or collect ones already there and return them to a CDS refund point to receive a 10-cent refund.
Victorians use more than 3 billion drink containers every year, and sadly, many are not recycled. Instead, they end up polluting our oceans, parks and waterways. This trial is one way we're working to change that.
The initiative is being delivered in partnership with CDS Vic, the state's Container Deposit Scheme coordinator, and is based on successful trials in other states.
To learn more about the trial, visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/cds-baskets.
Quote attributable to Mayor, Cr Anthony Marsh
"This trial is a great community-led way to cut waste and keep our incredible Peninsula clean. The give-or-take system makes it easy to recycle on the go. It's a practical win for both the community and the environment."
