Cade Lucas
Overwhelming community demand has resulted in a new container deposit reverse vending machine being installed in Yarraville.
Located at the Yarraville Community Centre on Francis Street, the new reverse vending machine (RVM) replaces the previous over the counter refund point at the site.
Described as a “cutting-edge, technology-powered hub” by CDS West Zone network operator, TOMRA Cleanaway, it’s hoped the new Yarraville reverse vending machine will make recycling faster, more convenient and more fun than ever before for residents in Melbourne’s inner west.
Footscray MP Katie Hall, Yarraville Community Centre chief executive Jessie Deane, and TOMRA Cleanaway general manager for Victoria Tony Catania, were in attendance for the installation of the RVM on Wednesday, November 27.
TOMRA Cleanaway chief executive James Dorney, said it was another milestone for the CDS scheme.
“We’re very excited to have such great participation at the Yarraville Community Centre, resulting in the upgrade of this location,” said Mr Dorney.
“Our machines are quick, convenient, and automated, and able to be seamlessly integrated into retail and community locations.”
Mr Dorney said the popularity of the over the counter refund point made Yarraville an obvious location for an RVM.
“The community has shown that when provided with a convenient, accessible, and technology-based container deposit scheme network, they will get involved,” he said.
“All containers returned through the TOMRA Cleanaway refund point network pass through technology for audit and verification purposes, which achieves clean, source-separated commodities that support Victoria’s transition to a circular economy.”
There are now eight CDS refund points in the City of Maribyrnong and 196 refund points across the entire CDS Vic West Zone.
Residents of the City of Maribyrnong can download the CDS Vic West Zone app to check on the live status of their local refund point, verify container eligibility, and manage and track container refunds.
The CDS Vic West Zone app also allows customers the unique opportunity to donate their container refund to many charities that have joined as charity partners for Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme.
Details: cdsvic.org.au/locations.
