Victorian households, such as those in Whittlesea and Hume, will be able to recycle everything from soft plastics to used pizza boxes in the coming years, as part of the state governments transformation of Victoria’s recycling systems.
Environment and climate action minister Lily D’Ambrosio on September 29 announced Australian-first changes to recycling that will mean more things can be recycled in the four household bins rolled out across the state by 2030.
“We’re the first state in Australia to roll-out the same bins to every household, and the first to include soft plastics and pizza boxes in those bins – leading the way as we divert 80 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.
“Whether through household recycling, the container deposit scheme or banning single use plastics, we are reducing waste, creating jobs and building new economy that is better for the planet.”
In the coming years, the four bins will be able to recycle soft plastics such as plastic bags and wrappers and soiled food containers, in line community need and the consultation with industry.
The state government says they are on-track to divert up to 80 percent of waste by 2030, due in part to the four bin system, the roll-out of the container deposit scheme and the upcoming ban on single use plastics from February next year.
