Building Victoria’s circular economy
We’re cutting waste and building the state’s circular economy.
Victoria’s plan for a circular economy
Victoria’s circular economy plan for a sustainable and thriving future
Container Deposit Scheme
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is an important part of the work that is transforming Victoria’s waste and recycling system.
A new household waste and recycling system
The standard statewide household waste and recycling system will improve the quality and amount of material recycled and reduce landfill.
Reducing plastic pollution
Choose to reuse and get ready for the upcoming ban of problematic single-use plastics to reduce plastic pollution now.
Regional circular economy plans
Victoria’s first-ever Regional circular economy plans have been developed by regional councils, businesses, social enterprises and industry for a sustainable and thriving circular economy.
We’re investing in Victoria’s waste and recycling system and building a sustainable and thriving circular economy.
Our circular economy plan, Recycling Victoria: A new economy, steps out the systemic change that’s needed to cut waste and boost recycling and reuse of our precious resources.
This is our plan for a cleaner, greener Victoria with less waste and pollution, more jobs and a sustainable and thriving circular economy.
Find out more about the key actions and benefits of our plan for Victoria’s circular economy.
Delivery of the Victorian Government’s circular economy plan, Recycling Victoria: a new economy, is supported by funding from the Sustainability Fund.
3 years of progress in the transition to a Circular Economy
This year 2023 marks three years since the Circular Economy policy was launched. Recycling Victoria: A new economy is the Victorian Government’s 10-year action plan to fundamentally transform the state’s recycling sector, reduce waste, create thousands of jobs and set Victoria up for a more sustainable future.
Since then the Victorian Government has been making significant progress in delivering the policy’s objectives
Circular Economy- Key metrics
Circular Economy - Key achievements
Updated 30 December 2024
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