The new bins come as the council has spent $90,000 since July last year after the collapse of its recycling contractor forced 600 tonnes of recyclables to the tip so far.

The council first approved the fourth bin for Koroit last June, but later expanded the initiative for the whole shire as a recycling crisis gripped the state.

The plans were underway before a parliamentary inquiry in November recommended state government support for all councils to introduce glass-only bins.

Normal recycling is expected to resume in Moyne Shire once the first purple-lidded bin collection occurs in February, with the council to collect the new bin every four weeks.

Moyne Shire mayor Daniel Meade said the change was better for the environment and for the council's economic management of waste.

"Glass is considered a contaminant as it breaks and cannot be separated from other recyclables. By separating it into a glass-only bin all materials become easier and more economical to process," Cr Meade said.

Community groups will start rolling out 6000 new bins in coming weeks to all residents and businesses who receive kerbside pickups.

The council will pay the groups $5 for every bin they deliver, Cr Meade said, adding the activity would be "great fundraising" for the groups.

"Council is pleased to partner with 10 local community groups, including several football netball clubs and cricket clubs, who have volunteered to deliver the bins in their local area," Cr Meade said.

He urged residents who were yet to receive a purple-lidded bin to dispose of glass in the red bins.

The council will launch an education campaign that aims to further inform the community on the use of all four bins.

"A new waste collection guide will also be delivered to assist residents with separating their waste," Cr Meade said.

Once separated, the glass is expected to be crushed at a local recycling depot and used as a substitute for sand in the base for south-west roads.

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