Tuesday, 6 February 2024

 Emma VULIN (Pakenham) (14:51): (477) My question is for the Minister for Environment. How many containers have been collected at the Return-It depot at 100 Bald Hill Road in Pakenham as part of the container deposit scheme since the scheme commenced? I had the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility last month with site manager Kyeong. It was fantastic to see how it all works ‍– glass and cans or bottles being separated on the conveyors, then being loaded into the massive bins for transfer for recycling. I am aware that this depot is very popular in our local community, but I am keen to know the actual container count to see how many collected materials do not end up in landfill. Thanks to Kyeong for hosting me on this visit and giving me a behind-the-scenes look at this incredible and well-used facility.