CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE UPDATE JANUARY 2024
Per our August 2023 Noosa 360 update, following advocacy from many including Sandy beginning in...
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Category: Recycling & Waste Management
EXPRESS RECYCLING FACILITY OPEN AUGUST 2019
IT’S OPEN! Great to meet the Express team, and test run the machines. Easy to operate, quicker if you leave the lids off ? however make sure not to throw away as they are used for making prosthetic limbs for kids ? Open...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE UPDATE – NEW DEPOT OPENING @ NOOSAVILLE AUGUST 2019
Express Recycling is a full service depot, cash refunds and no bags are needed. Opens Friday 16th August – 26 Action St Noosaville. All enquiries 0497 814 555 #recycle #containersforchange
Read MorePRICING REVIEW OF THE CONTAINER FUND SCHEME APRIL 2019
The Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) has been asked to undertake a review of pricing impacts from the Container Refund Scheme over the first 12 months of its operation. The Commission will monitor and report on: • the...
Read MoreHAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN QLD FEBRUARY 2019
The State Government has today released a draft strategy that paves the way towards better waste management in Queensland. Queenslanders are now able to have their say on the draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #3 FEBRUARY 2019
Thank you to all in helping our organisations settle their teething problems – I have been advised we are not far off a depot location confirmation, as well further drop off sites and bag access. Until then, our office will...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #3 FEBRUARY 2019
Thank you to all in helping our organisations settle their teething problems – I have been advised we are not far off a depot location confirmation, as well further drop off sites and bag access. Until then, our office will...
Read MoreCOMMUNITY GROUPS – CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE JANUARY 2019
Community groups and not-for-profits have an opportunity to earn some extra income by becoming a recycling partner, with either Envirobank or Return-It in the Noosa electorate. Obtain your Scheme ID as a school, charity, club or...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #2 JANUARY 2019
It is FABULOUS to see the hundreds of loaded bags being dropped into the Envirobank pod today at Waves of Kindness (WoK) in Production St, Noosaville! However, can we ask everyone to be understanding in these first days as it is...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – UPDATE #1 JANUARY 2019
Concerns and issues regarding the roll-out of outlets in Noosa for taking bottles and cans are currently being addressed as follows: An Envirobank pod has been installed at Waves of Kindness (formerly known as Alpha and Omega)...
Read MoreCONTAINERS REFUND SCHEME – UPDATE NOVEMBER 2018
We have received numerous comments and feedback from constituents and have obtained information and responses from CoEx and Departmental staff as follows… Question – Why are we going to be charged at point of...
Read MoreCONTAINERS FOR CHANGE – QUEENSLAND RECYCLING SCHEME OCTOBER 2018
Each year, approximately 3 billion beverage containers are generated in our state alone and are the second most littered item. So to help us all improve our recycling efforts and keep our beautiful environment litter-free,...
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