Drink containers make up 45 per cent of Tasmania’s litter, by volume. From late 2022, Tasmanians will get a refund for each eligible drink container they return to a designated collection point. The state-wide Container Refund Scheme (CRS) aims to reduce litter and boost recycling, to protect our unique natural environment. Millions of drink containers will be recycled each year instead of ending up in our parks, rivers and beaches.
Every Australian state and territory has a CRS, or has committed to implement one.
Policy update
The Tasmanian Government is currently designing a CRS best suited to our state ahead of implementation in 2022. As part of this process an Expert Reference Group has been formed to advise on the design of the Scheme. The ERG is made up of representatives from:
- the beverage, retail and hospitality industries
- the waste and recycling sector
- environment groups
- local government, and
- charities.
We’re also liaising with other states, and building on work from previous studies.
The Government plans to release draft CRS legislation for consultation with the public and stakeholders in the first half of 2021. We will want to hear from you.
You can stay informed on Tasmania's CRS, and be alerted to the public consultation period, by signing up for our regular email updates - register your interest.