Sarah CONNOLLY (Laverton) (14:46): (395) My question is for the Minister for Environment. As of this week our government’s container deposit scheme will commence operating right across Victoria. The scheme is an integral part of our circular economy strategy, reducing the amount of waste heading to landfills and increasing the amount of recyclable materials being re-used. From today Victorians will be able to drop off bottles, cans and cartons as they head to their nearest depot site and will receive 10 cents for each one they drop off. In addition to this, three operators, including Tomra Cleanaway, which will be servicing Melbourne’s west, will be establishing and operating deposit points, with requirements to make them as accessible and convenient for Victorians as possible. In metro areas like my electorate one deposit site will be required for every 14,500 residents, which is a lot. My question to the minister is this: how will the container deposit scheme benefit my community in the heart of Melbourne’s west?