New bins bring a welcome boost to community recycling

Thirty-nine new Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) public bins are set to be rolled out across Mansfield Shire, giving residents and visitors a great new way to recycle eligible bottles and cans. 

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the new bins are another great example of what happens when the community engages with Council.

“This Council listens to our community and acts on its behalf, Mansfield Shire residents who took part in the recent glass recycling survey said they want a scheme that works harder for them, not another bin to manage,” he said.

“So we’re going to back our community by investing in CDS Vic, a simpler and cheaper way to recycle glass that makes sense for us.”

"Council has received positive feedback from the community about the inclusion of the photography on the new public bins. We love seeing real images of Mansfield Shire scenes, so we’ll do the same on these 39 new bins.”

Existing pyramid stainless steel bin tops, as well as bin surrounds, will be recycled as CDS bins to lower costs of the project.

Council's Waste team will be engaging directly with businesses at each location to explain the benefits of the project and answer any questions. 

We're open to feedback on potential locations for the bins, please let us know where you'd like to see them placed by getting in touch with the waste team at waste@mansfield.vic.gov.au