Glass recycling service
Council is also considering a glass drop-off network.
How it would work
- Eight drop-off sites would be set up across the shire, in addition to the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations
- Locations would be selected for easy and fair access
- Glass bins would be flexible and could be relocated if needed
- Glass would be sent directly to a specialised recycling facility
Why a drop‑off network instead of kerbside collection?
Mount Alexander Shire is moving to a glass drop‑off network because a separate kerbside glass service is no longer the most effective option.
- Less glass to collect: Since Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) began, much of the glass that used to go in household bins is now returned through the scheme.
- Lower value for kerbside collection: With reduced volumes, a kerbside service would be less efficient and more expensive to run.
- Environmental impact: Additional collection trucks would increase fuel use and emissions.
- Sector-wide experience: Many Victorian councils report low participation, higher costs, and limited extra environmental benefits from kerbside glass services.
A drop‑off network is a more practical, cost‑effective solution for a small regional council, while still supporting recycling and reducing waste.
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