Local residents in Wyndham will be able to collect and cash-in on eligible drink bottles, cartons and cans, for 10 cents per item, when Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme ‘CDS Vic’ starts on Wednesday November 1.
TOMRA Cleanaway, the ‘West Zone’ Network Operator for the scheme in Wyndham has installed Reverse Vending
Machines (RVM), just one of the refund point types in the region that will increase
recycling and reduce litter by up to half; bring new jobs and economic opportunities for disadvantaged people, charities and communities; and provide convenience and accessibility for eligible drink container returns across the municipality.
In Wyndham, the Over-the-Counter refund point is located at Riverdene Foodstore, 15 Derwent
Rd, Werribee.
TOMRA Cleanaway CEO James Dorney said they were excited to land a CDS Vic refund point in Wyndham where locals will be able to conveniently drop off their eligible drink containers for recycling.
“Our machines are quick, convenient, accurate and automated, and are able to be seamlessly integrated into retail and
community locations,” Mr Dorney said.
“In addition to the 128 container refund points across Western Melbourne and Western Regional Victoria that go live
on 1 November, we will continue to add more refund points in the West Zone for many months to come.
So the scheme will continue to get more and more convenient and rewarding,” Mr Dorney said.
Refund point types include outdoor Reverse Vending Machines, smaller format standalone Reverse Vending Machines suitable for supermarkets and retail shops or clubs, over-the-counter refund points, pop up mobile collection points,
and bulk container refund points called Depots.
Victorian Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos MP said Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme will be the most
accessible and convenient in the country, making it easier than ever to recycle in Wyndham and across the state.
“CDS Vic will maximise the number of cans, bottles and cartons being recycled into new products, while reducing the amount of litter in Victoria by up to half,” Minister Dimopoulos said.
