Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/councils-call-on-vic-government-to-scrap-purple-bin-mandate/107113134

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.

Sounds like a better option from the government would be to ensure each council's ability to recycle is comparable. Europe and Germany in particular seem to be able to handle this.