Finding refundable drink containers just got easier.
We’re rolling out new Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) bin baskets across Greater Dandenong, making it easier for the community to recycle drink containers while out and about.
We’re installing the wire baskets on the side of selected public bins. These are designed for CDS Vic eligible drink containers only. They provide a clear and accessible place for people to leave containers for recycling, for others to collect and return for a refund through the scheme.
The scheme offers a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container returned to an approved refund point. This includes most aluminium drink cans, and glass and plastic bottles. The scheme helps reduce litter, supports recycling efforts and provides opportunities for individuals and community groups to raise funds.
The new bin baskets also help protect public infrastructure. By giving people a visible place to leave containers, the baskets reduce the need for people to sort through bins or force open locked public bins when looking for refundable containers.
Installation of the baskets is beginning in central business district areas and major shopping strips, where foot traffic is high. Later in the year, leading into summer, we will expand the rollout to reserves and sporting grounds, where drink container use is more frequent during events and warmer weather.
Each basket features clear signage to show it is for CDS containers only. We ask residents to only place empty, eligible drink containers in the baskets. Items such as coffee cups, wine bottles and general rubbish should not be placed in the baskets, as this limits their use for others.