WITH the installation of a high-tech ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ at the Hamilton Bowling Club this week, locals can look forward to helping keep the environment free of litter, recycle various materials used in drink containers and give their bank accounts, favourite charity or sporting club a financial boost.

A crane carefully placed the unit into a corner of the club’s car park on Wednesday morning, and after some preliminary setup work now just needs to be connected to an electricity supply to be ready to operate from November 1, the day Victoria’s new container deposit scheme (CDS) begins.