Public feedback is being sought on a proposal to offer a regular collection service for deposit bottles and cans on the Southern Fleurieu and those who take part in a survey have the chance to win $200 cash.

South Coast Recycling & Scrap Metal Co has recycling depots in Victor Harbor, Goolwa and Yankalilla and is the only authorised outlet for cashing in bottles and cans; it is investigating the feasibility of providing regular collection services.

Managing director, Grant Levy, says that, if the survey showed enough interest, colour-coded and branded wheelie bins would be issued to participants and they’d be collected regularly through an online booking process.

“Each bin would need to have a minimum of 200 deposit bottles and cans to make the collection worthwhile,” Mr Levy says.

“Naturally, as we need to pay for staff, equipment and management of the collection, the price paid for each item would need to be less than the standard 10c.”

South Coast Recycling & Scrap Metal Co already offers a similar collection service to hospitality outlets throughout the region.

Mr Levy says the program could also benefit local community groups or charities too.

“We know some people would like to see their bottle and can money go to a charity, like the Salvation Army or Fleurieu Community Foundation, or perhaps even to help out another friend of relative,” he says.

“The collection would mean participants could nominate the bank account where the funds would be deposited. This could be their own, a friend or family member’s account, or even a charity organisation account.”

A survey is currently available to complete at the company’s website, and a small number of paper versions are also available to complete at the three depots across the Fleurieu.

Regardless of whether you would use the service or not, your survey can be entered into the draw, which will take place on Friday 18 November.