Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme launches today, Wednesday, 1 November. The scheme is designed to encourage more and better recycling - and reduce waste and litter.
Victorians will now be rewarded with a 10c refund for every eligible container they drop off at a collection point. You can choose to keep the money or donate to a participating charity or community group. After collection, containers will be recycled and turned into new plastic, glass or aluminium containers or other useful recycled products.
On the Peninsula, the scheme will be delivered by network operator Return-It. Mornington Peninsula Shire has worked with Return-It to ensure collection points are in convenient locations across the Peninsula.
Collection points on the Mornington Peninsula
Over the counter refund points are located at businesses and organisations. Locations:
- Seawinds Community Hub, 11a Allambi Avenue, Capel Sound
- BP, 1 Marine Drive, Safety Beach
- Cellar and Pantry, 141 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
- Dava Hotel, 614 Esplanade, Mount Martha
- Mornington Community Support Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington
- BP, 1386 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza
- Crib Point Cellars, 182 Stony Point Road, Crib Point
- BP inbound, 1404 Peninsula Link, Baxter -
- BP outbound, 1400 Peninsula Link, Baxter
Reverse vending machines are convenient self-service return points. Locations:
- Sages Cottage, 85 Sages Road, Baxter
- Somerville Central, 49 Eramosa Road W, Somerville
Depots are staffed centres that can sort and count bulk loads of drink containers. There's one depot on the Peninsula, located at 1/8 Henry Wilson Drive, Rosebud.
Most collection points are operated directly by Return-It. Selected locations are operated in partnership with social enterprise, Hoxton. Hoxton provides training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities or other barriers to mainstream employment.
Peninsula-based community groups and businesses can contact Return-It directly (via their website) to register as a collection point provider, or for charity and community group fundraising. Mornington Peninsula Shire is not involved in this selection process and can't be contacted regarding fundraising opportunities.
The list of collection points is likely to grow with time. Keep an eye on Return-It's webpage to see the list of locations and opening hours at returnit.com.au.
