The Nationals have committed to scrapping Labor’s mandatory four-bin system, ensuring Victorian households are not forced to have a separate glass recycling bin.
The Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said families across regional Victoria should be able to choose a waste system that works for their community, rather than being burdened by costly, one-size-fits-all rules imposed from Melbourne.
“Regional communities know what works best for their local area,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Labor’s mandatory four-bin policy would force councils and ratepayers to pay for additional bins, collection services and infrastructure, with many families ultimately footing the bill through higher rates.”
Under the Liberals and Nationals’ plan, councils will have the flexibility to decide how waste and recycling services are delivered in their communities, including whether a separate glass bin is necessary.
Ms Cleeland said this was yet another cost being loaded onto Victorian families who are already doing it tough under Labor.
“Victorians are doing the right thing when it comes to recycling, but they should not be forced into a system that adds complexity and cost without clear benefits,” she said.
“The Nationals believes local councils should have the freedom to make decisions that suit their communities, not be dictated to by a city-centric Labor government.”
Ms Cleeland said the commitment formed part of the Liberals and Nationals’ broader plan to stop the waste, end the corruption and lower costs on Victorian families.
“A Liberals and Nationals Government will restore common sense, reduce red tape, and ensure local communities remain in control of local decisions — instead of families being slugged with yet another cost from Labor.”
