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Transforming recycling in Victoria

A new, 10-year plan that will cut pollution and boost economic growth and jobs.

Across Australia and around the world, governments are grappling with how to waste less and recycle more. It's a big, complicated problem and there's no easy, quick fix.

We are transforming the state’s recycling sector into one Victorians can rely on. It will mean a cleaner, greener Victoria with better recycling, less pollution, more jobs and an even stronger economy.

Recycling Victoria

Recycling Victoria is our circular economy policy – a 10-year action plan. We will invest more than $300 million to fundamentally transform our recycling sector, reduce waste, create thousands of jobs and set Victoria up for a more sustainable future.  

Recycling Victoria Policy
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Recycling Victoria Policy
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Recycling Victoria - FAQ
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Recycling Victoria - Factsheet
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A Four-bin waste and recycling system

We are changing how Victorians recycle so that materials collected from households are high quality and can be used again to make new products.

Strengthening Victoria’s waste and recycling industry

Victoria’s recycling reforms and a national ban on exporting waste mean we must process more recycled materials locally.

A container deposit scheme

Victorians will be able to swap their cans and bottles for cash. It will be a powerful incentive to encourage more Victorians to recycle and reduce litter.

Reviewed 06 March 2020

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