Frankston prepares residents for new purple-lid glass bin initiative

Published on 20 July 2023

The separate glass recycling bin is part of a Victorian Government commitment to reduce waste to landfill by 80 per cent and improve the quality of recycled materials.

Reducing contamination and separating glass can also reduce costs for rate payers.

Glass recycling bins will be delivered to all eligible residential households during the month of September, with the first collection of glass recycling occurring in October.

• A collection calendar will be delivered with the glass recycling bin.
• The purple-lid bin separates glass from other recyclables.
• When glass is collected in our yellow mixed recycling bins, it can become a major contaminant.
• When glass breaks, glass fragments can stick to other materials.
• Separating glass will reduce contamination in our yellow mixed recycling bins, which will increase the value of all other materials.

The initiative promotes a sustainable future for Frankston City and receives support from waste reduction advocate Kerry Rainer, a passionate community member.

Ms Rainer said, “By reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill, and by improving the quality of our recycled materials, we can create a more sustainable future for the benefit of our community, for our environment and beyond,” she said.

“My waste journey first began through meeting a member of Frankston’s Gardens for Wildlife program.

I was so inspired by her commitment and approach to reduce her family's waste output that our household decided to take on the waste challenge as well.

Conscious purchasing and the introduction of FOGO were the main game changers.

”Mayor Nathan Conroy also emphasises the importance of reducing landfill waste and improving recycled materials.

“We are committed to waste circularity and reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill,” Mayor Conroy said.

“The new separate purple-lid glass bin is a key part of our commitment.

”To ensure residents understand the new system, Council is offering community information sessions and further information via their website."

Glass recycling bin information sessions