Glass Bin

In July 2025, Council formally requested that the Victorian Environment Minister reconsider the mandatory implementation of the purple-lidded glass recycling bin due to its financial, spatial and practical implications for the community.

The state government is standardising household recycling across Victoria. This includes the introduction of a 4-bin waste and recycling system. This is part of the state’s obligation under the new Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021.

Council will be introducing a new glass bin in line with state government requirements.

What we know so far?

• A new 120L purple lidded bin will be provided to residents within council’s kerbside collection boundary.
• The frequency of collection will be monthly.
• The bin will be mandatory for residents within the collection boundaries.
• The bin will be optional for business/commercial.

Council is in planning phase for the glass bin and will provide further updates as they develop.

For further information on the standard household recycling visit Standardising household recycling across Victoria

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