Western Australia’s Optus Stadium has installed 460 Containers for Change recycling bins.
The green 240 litre bins each hold 240 containers and are located across the stadium’s public concourses and premium terraces as well as operational areas.
VenuesLive has partnered with environmental company Veolia on the project, which has seen a major overhaul of the waste infrastructure and signage throughout Optus Stadium.
The complex will now feature specific bins for drinks containers, recyclables, organics and general waste, with clear signage.
“The rollout of these Containers for Change recycling bins could not have come at a better time, as Optus Stadium showcases a huge series of events over the next eight months,” said Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman.
“Western Australians are known for their love of sport and live events. This is a huge opportunity to increase recycling rates among a big audience.
“We hope the millions of visitors to Optus Stadium each year get behind this initiative and create new recycling habits.”
An estimated 2.2 million recyclable drinks containers are sold by Optus Stadium each year. Approximately 70 per cent of eligible containers purchased at the venue have been recovered through co-mingled recycling efforts. This initiative is set to see recovery rates increase to at least 90 per cent.
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