WA container deposit scheme: Consumers to get 10c for bottles, cans in recycling push
West Australians will receive a 10 cent refund on recyclable cans and bottles under a scheme to be introduced by the State Government in 2018. Key points: Scheme will apply to some drink containers between 150mL-3L Similar schemes already in place or planned in four states Move will reduce litter, Keep Australia Beautiful WA says After years of resisting calls for a container deposit scheme, the Barnett Government said it planned to use recycling depots and reverse vending machines to deliver the refunds, with 10 cents added to the initial cost of the drinks. While South Australia has a long-standing container deposit scheme, the move sees WA join other states like New South Wales in planning a similar system. "That has since fallen by the wayside, but other states such as Queensland and New South Wales have since announced they will pursue state-wide container deposit schemes, and we seek to align Western Australia's with those that are coming online," he said. Earlier this year, Liberal MP Peter Katsambanis criticised the idea of a container deposit scheme, describing it as a "great big tax" that would increase the cost of eligible drinks.
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