residents will soon have a new way to recycle on the go, with innovative Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) basket attachments to appear on public bins across the Shire.
Residents will be able to separate eligible drink containers from general waste, helping to reduce landfill, increase recycling and create opportunities for community members to collect the 10-cent refund available through Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme.
The rollout follows the success of similar programs trialled across the Yarra Ranges, Mornington Peninsula and City of Port Phillip, where simple wire baskets attached to public bins significantly reduced the number of recyclable containers going to landfill.
Audits conducted during the Yarra Ranges trial found a remarkable 74 per cent reduction in eligible drink containers being disposed of in bins where baskets were installed.
Operating on a "take a penny, leave a penny" philosophy, the baskets provide a respectful alternative to searching through rubbish bins while helping recover valuable recyclable materials.
Council reminds residents that only eligible CDS Vic containers can be placed in the baskets.
A map with the locations of bins in the Shire will be made available prior to the rollout.