Container Exchange (COEX) are seeking parties wishing to operate a container refund point (CRP) in the Gladstone region, participating in Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme -Containers for Change.   

Background

Containers for Change is Queensland’s container refund scheme implemented by Container Exchange Limited (COEX).

Established on 1 November 2018 to give people an incentive to collect and return containers for a 10-cent refund. The aim is to reduce the amount of drink containers that are littered and increase Queensland’s recycling rate.

COEX works with local stakeholders to provide container recycling solutions that supports the community. We believe there is a better way to recycle that positively impacts individuals, communities, and the environment. Driving enablement and participation in the Queensland Containers for Change scheme. 

Learn more - Containers for Change | Container Exchange 

Container Refund Point Operator

As a container refund point (CRP) operator, you would play an integral role within Containers for Change. In your region you will provide improved refund point accessibility and a positive experience for customers when they return their containers. 

As a CRP operator you can provide one or more of the collection point solutions below: 

• Depot

• Bag Drop

• Pop Up

• Reverse Vending Machine.

CRP operators have the opportunity to make a difference by facilitating recycling and fundraising opportunities in their local communities. Helping to keep containers out of landfill and repurpose them using the Containers for Change circular economy. 

You can learn more about CRPs .

Opportunity   

To deliver Containers for Change to the Gladstone region by operating a CRP that improves accessibility and convenience to Containers for Change for around 40,000 residents across the region.   

• Clinton 

• Glen Eden 

• Kin Kora 

• Toolooa 

• New Auckland 

• South Gladstone

• Sun Valley

• Telina 

• West Gladstone 

• Callemondah 

• Barney Point.

Apply  If you are interested in expressing your interest, please complete the online EOI form or complete and submit the following Expression of Interest form by close of business Monday, 13 March 2023.

Submit to - tenders@containerexchange.com.au 

For any further information please contact tenders@containerexchange.com.au.