Vic set to deliver cash for cans!
The Victorian Government has announced its plans for a Container Deposit Scheme
Victoria’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the state’s container deposit scheme (CDS), set to start in 2023, will maximise the return of used drink cans, bottles and cartons for recycling, and reduce Victoria’s litter by up to half.
People will be able to return cans, bottles and cartons at various locations including shopping centres, drive through collection depots, mobile drop off points for events and community festivals.
Charity, community, and sports groups will also have the option of operating container collection points to raise extra funds.
The split responsibility CDS adopted by the Victorian Government, separating funding and operational roles, creates positive commercial tension and clarity of purpose for all stakeholders. Each scheme partner has distinct drivers for cost efficiency, high consumer redemption rates, good citizen access and scheme integrity. The scheme coordinator is motivated to manage the scheme’s costs efficiently, while the network operator is motivated to increase participation and drive container returns.
Under a split responsibility CDS model Victorians can expect to see:
• High return in bottles, securing a clean stream of material for the jobs and industries in the circular economy• Consumer convenience for returns and cutting-edge technology such as reverse vending machines• Opportunities for charities and community groups to participate in fundraising and social enterprise activities• Scheme transparency and accountability• A significant reduction in litter, particularly in our waterways
The scheme will create new economic opportunities and jobs, with responsibilities for running the scheme split between a scheme coordinator and network operators.
This model was chosen following detailed analysis of schemes operating internationally and interstate to make sure Victoria has the best possible CDS.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said, “The community was seeking the most accessible, best performing CDS for Victoria. In considering the final design, we have ensured that it will provide easy access for all Victorians, encourage greater recovery of waste, and create new employment opportunities.
“Victoria’s CDS will provide a stream of clean recyclable materials for re-use in new products instead of going to landfill or polluting the environment and harming our wildlife.”
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