Now that containers such as aluminium cans and liquid paperboard cartons have become a commodity, theft of them is on the rise.
Sporting clubs and other Ballarat based community groups say containers are now often going missing from unlocked bins.
Matt Vallance from McCallum / BRI, who have two Ballarat CDS collection sites, says it’s sad to see.
“It’s really disappointing.”
“We had a footy club last week call on Monday morning to say six of their bins had gone missing, which is the equivalent of about $200, to them that’s paying a gas bill or electricity bill or something like that.”
“It’s really sad that they are being disadvantaged by that theft,” Mr. Vallance said.
McCallum / BRI are currently working through the process of installing locks on collection bins.
