📘 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Container Deposit) Act 2019
005 of 2019Assented 20 March 2019
This Act amends the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 to establish a container deposit scheme in Western Australia. The scheme aims to increase recycling, reduce litter, and promote product stewardship for beverage containers.
Impact
Beverage suppliers, consumers, recycling businesses, and community organizations will be affected. Suppliers must participate in the scheme, consumers will receive refunds for returned containers, and opportunities for social enterprise and employment are created.
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