Whittlesea residents have recycled enough glass in the past year to overflow an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
A total of 2132 tonnes have been recycled since the launch of kerbside glass recycling last year.
The state government has introduced regulations that requires local councils to have a standardised four-bin system in the coming years with Whittlesea council adding a 120-litre bin for the collection of glass bottles and jars in October last year.
The purple-lidded bin, collected monthly, ensures more waste is recycled into new products and kept out of landfill.
Whittlesea council chair administrator Lydia Wilson said it was great to see the community embrace the service.
“We are delighted to see such a significant amount of glass recycled through our kerbside collection,” she said.
“It’s a great example of how the community has turned a simple act into a powerful result.
“We’re not just recycling glass, we’re taking steps toward a more sustainable future.
“We encourage residents to consider purchasing their goods in glass containers wherever possible rather than plastic, as this too will help to support the circular economy.”
While residents can now also recycle some glass bottles through Victoria’s new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the kerbside glass recycling service will continue to provide an avenue to recycle glass jars and larger glass bottles not accepted through the scheme.
