Parties divided over purple-lid glass bins ahead of Victorian election

In short:

Some councils are calling on the Victorian government to reconsider a mandate requiring purple-lid glass-recycling bins to be rolled out to all homes by July 2027.

Local government leaders say a statewide mandate is not appropriate, as waste collection requirements vary drastically from council to council.
What’s next?

The state opposition has vowed to scrap the program if elected in November, and dozens of councils are refusing to participate in the compulsory program, fearing it could be a waste of money.