Tag: Containers for Change
Wine and spirit containers added to WA recycling refund scheme
The Western Australian Government will expand Western Australia’s container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026, in a move aimed at increasing recycling rates and supporting the state’s circular economy.
Manufacturing and recycling converge with launch of solar RVM in Keperra
Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.
WA to include wine and spirit bottles in Containers for Change from 2026
The Western Australian Government has announced that Western Australia’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026.
Recycling boosted in Moreton Bay with new public collection points
An outdoor recycling initiative aimed at reducing litter and promoting sustainability has expanded to the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland’s third-largest local government area, with the installation of around 70 Container Exchange Points across the region.
STEPS Pathways Charity boosts recycling efforts with Containers for Change
STEPS Pathways Charity has intensified its recycling efforts through a renewed partnership with Strong Street Recyclers, supporting the Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme reaches eight billion containers returned
Queensland's Containers for Change scheme has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a staggering eight billion drink containers returned since its inception.
Qld’s Containers for Change Scheme hits new heights with record returns
Queensland's pioneering Containers for Change Scheme reached a milestone in January, setting a new monthly record with 175,805,461 containers returned for refund and recycling.
Containers for Change collection service launched in WA
Western Australians now have easier access to the popular container deposit scheme with the launch of Containers for Change Collect, an innovative on-demand service aimed at enhancing convenience and accessibility.
Remondis scales operations in Western Australia, creates new jobs
Remondis Australia, a leading recycling, service, and water company, is expanding its involvement in Western Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme, dubbed Containers for Change, as part of a recent tender.
New Containers for Change refund point opens in Brisbane
A new Containers for Change refund point has launched in Brisbane just in time for the scheme’s expansion to include all glass wine and pure spirit bottles, which will begin on 1 November.
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