TOMRA Cleanaway has installed a Reverse Vending Machine refund point in Altona Meadows for the state governments Container Deposit Scheme ‘CDS Vic’.
TOMRA Cleanaway chief executive James Dorney said locals will be able to conveniently drop off their eligible drink containers for recycling.
“Our machines are quick, convenient, and automated, and able to be seamlessly integrated into retail and community locations.”
Located at Central Square Shopping Centre, locals will be able to collect and recycle eligible bottles, cartons and cans, and receive 10 cents per item in return when the scheme starts on November 1.
The machine will scan and verify each container as it’s deposited, and then provide options to the user to either receive the amount through a retail cash voucher, via digital transfer direct to a bank account, or for the amount to be sent as a donation to a nominated charity or community group.
“This is one of a number of machines to be rolled out in this area and across the state over the coming months, and we’re looking for more community partners to host registered refund points – including shopping centres, retail outlets, clubs, parks, sporting grounds, and community centres,” he said.
TOMRA said refund point types include outdoor Reverse Vending Machines, smaller format standalone Reverse Vending Machines suitable for supermarkets and retail shops or clubs, Over the Counter refund points and bulk container refund points called Automated Depots.
Environment MP Ingrid Stitt said, “Victoria’s container deposit scheme will be the most accessible and convenient in the country, making it easier than ever to recycle here in Hobsons Bay and across our state,” she said.
“CDS Vic will maximise the number of cans, bottles and cartons bring recycled into new products, while reducing the amount of litter in Victoria by up to half.”
Cleanaway said it will deliver CDS Vic in 28 Local Government Areas across the western suburbs of Melbourne.
