A four-bin system is set to roll out in the Melton municipality, with the introduction of a dedicated glass recycling bin and an organics bin at each home in 2027.
As mandated by the state government, all councils across Victoria are required to introduce a standard four-stream waste and recycling system by July 1, 2027.
This means that two new bins will be introduced to your home in July 2027 – a purple glass recycling bin and a green food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bin.
Since 2021, Melton residents can opt in to use a green FOGO bin at their home at no additional cost to other waste collection services.
The new glass bin set to be introduced will complement the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) by offering another alternative for residents to recycle glass – including types which are not yet accepted by the CDS.
Melton mayor Steve Abboushi said the council has “undertaken research to help determine what the new service model will look like and to ensure it best fits the needs of residents while meeting our requirements as mandated by the Victorian Government”.
Residents will receive information from the council closer to the roll-out outlining what the changes are and when they will take effect.
The council also aims to support the community with the transition through a comprehensive education campaign to inform what items should go in each bin.
