Broadmeadows electorate
Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (14:59): (811) My question is for the Minister for Environment. How many containers have been recycled through the container deposit scheme in the electorate of Broadmeadows? Ten cents for every can, plastic or glass bottle and even juice and flavoured milk cartons has meant a lot less litter in our streets, in our creeks and in our parks, some extra cash in our pockets and more than 600 jobs statewide. In addition to the reverse vending machines at Campbellfield Plaza, Roxburgh Village and Domain Street, Hadfield, we have four new local machines: Dallas Shopping Centre, Kennards in Coolaroo, Oak Park pool and one at ATC Cook Reserve in Glenroy. We also have the drive-through depot operated by social enterprise Green Collect at 13 Fordson Road, Campbellfield, where you can pour your containers directly onto the conveyor belt for a quick return, and over-the-counter collection points at IGA Xpress at Major Road, Fawkner, the Friendly Grocers in North Street, Hadfield, Olsen Place lotto and the Glenroy Newsagency. I also love that you can support your favourite local club or charity through the scheme, and I encourage all local schools and organisations to sign up.