COMMUNITY fundraising, via pop-up collection points for cans and bottles, has been proposed in a discussion paper for Victoria's 10-cent container deposit scheme (CDS).
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On Monday, the state's Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio released the paper to gauge attitudes towards the refund system.
The paper defends the slow introduction, noting "extensive collection and sorting infrastructure" such as reverse vending machines will need to be set up along with educational campaigns.
"Many stakeholders have advised us that planning and implementing statewide CDS infrastructure could take up to 12 months, and shouldn't be rushed, to ensure a successful launch," it stated.
Victoria will match NSW in applying the 10-cent refund on small bottles and cans but not on milk cartons, wine bottles and big juice containers.
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A difference flagged by Victoria is the possibility of temporary collection points which could aid community fundraising.
"Special consideration will be given to regional and rural areas," the paper declares.
"In remote locations, mobile refund points and pop-up events may play a role."
Two surveys have been created on a Victorian government website to gain feedback.
The questionnaires are open until November 30 with legislation to be developed next year.
