REDLANDS MP Kim Richards is encouraging community groups to learn about the benefits of the state government’s Container Refund Scheme that will see Queenslanders receive a refund for recycling their drink containers.
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A forum will be held on September 18 from 5.30 to 7pm at My Horizon Main Office, 15A Runnymede Road at Capalaba.
Ms Richards said there was already significant interest from a range of community groups including charities, sporting teams, schools and other service organisations about the scheme.
“Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme will be a fantastic way for individuals and community groups to get financial benefits from recycling,” she said.
“This scheme will make a real difference in providing more recycling opportunities for Queenslanders while also providing financial benefits to those who do the right thing and recycle.”
Environment minister Leeanne Enoch said Queenslanders would be able to get 10 cents back for recycling eligible containers at a variety of outlets across Queensland from November 1.
“There will be a range of different type of refund point options such as permanent depot-style points, bag drops and reverse vending machines,” she said.
“Some container refund points will be mobile and use the pop up concept to ensure the reach of our scheme extends into regional and remote areas.
“By providing a range of convenient and accessible refund point solutions more Queenslanders will be able to participate in and benefit from the scheme.”
Ms Enoch said the company appointed to run the Container Refund Scheme, not-for-profit group Container Exchange, was moving ahead to implement the 230 refund points by November 1.
“Mobile collection points provide a perfect solution for these groups, and for them, it could be as simple as setting-up a temporary collection point at the local football game on a Sunday to collect the empty drink containers.
“The Container Refund Scheme will encourage recycling while also reducing the amount of plastic we see in the environment.”
Acting chair of Container Exchange Alby Taylor said community groups and sporting clubs could register to be a part of the scheme and receive the refund amount as a donation to their organisation.
“As we approach the commencement date, the community will see the options available to them to be able to benefit from the Container Refund Scheme,” he said.
