Praise heaped on purple bins

Council celebrates 12 months of purple glass waste bins

Image: GoodPics/stock.adobe.com  Mildura Rural City Council has celebrated 12 successful months of glass waste collection since it rolled out 120L purple-lidded bins.   The purple bin, one of four kerbside collection services currently offered to more than 26,000 properties, has proved a tremendous success since its introduction, with more than 540 tonnes of eligible glass collected in that time.  Introduced in July 2024 to ensure compliance wit…

Praise heaped on purple bins

THE purple bins of Mildura and district are celebrating an important milestone - one year of life and 540 tonnes of glass recycled. Introduced by Mildura Rural City Council in 2024, the recycling service ensures glass can be turned into products that...