Queensland is the next state to roll out the container deposit scheme. Container Exchange is the Product Responsibility Organisation that is working to build the network of Container Refund Points.
Container Exchange would like to invite NRA members to one of the briefing sessions they’ll be hosting in the next fortnight to explain some of the opportunities available to business operators and community groups in Queensland’s upcoming Container Refund Scheme (CRS).
As you might be aware, Container Exchange released a Request for Proposal (RFP) in December 2017 that seeks proposals from organisations interested in providing the following services within the scheme:
- Container refund points
- Processing providers
- Logistics providers
They’re working with local businesses and community groups across Queensland to establish a refund scheme network with good coverage for its customers. The response has been positive to date because there’s an opportunity for all organisations – big and small – to participate in and benefit from the CRS.
There have been more than 100 registrations already but they’re looking to maximise coverage, especially in remote and regional areas, so we encourage you to attend one of the briefing sessions, even if you haven’t already registered for the RFP.
| City | Venue | Date | Time |
| Mackay | Jubilee Community Centre Jubilee Park, Cnr Alfred and Wellingtons Sts Mackay |
15 January 2018 | 2.00pm – 4.30pm |
| St George | Balonne Shire Council Multi Cultural Centre 112-118 Victoria St St George QLD 4487 |
15 January 2018 | 3.00pm -5.30pm |
| Charleville | Charleville Town Hall 34 Wills St Charleville |
16 January 2018 | 2.00pm -4.30pm |
| Townsville | Townsville Stadium 40 – 48 Murray Lyons Cres Annandale 4814 |
16 January 2018 | 1.00pm – 3.30pm |
| Cairns | Barlow Park Multi Sports Facility Meeting Room Cnr Scott and Severin Sts, Parramatta Park |
17 January 2018 | 10.00am – 12.30pm |
| Longreach | The Fairmont Room (West) The Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre 96A Eagle Street, Longreach |
17 January 2018 | 1.00pm – 3.30pm |
| Mt Isa | Mount Isa Civic Centre 23 West St, Mount Isa QLD 4825 |
18 January 2018 | 1.00pm – 3.30pm |
| Normanton | Normanton Shire Hall Meeting Room Cnr Landsborough and Haig Sts Normanton |
19 January 2018 | 1.00pm – 3.30pm |
| Rockhampton | The Fitzroy Room, Rockhampton Regional Library 230 Bolsolver St Rockhampton |
23 January 2018 | 1.00pm – 3.30pm |
| Toowoomba | To be advised | 23 January 2018 | 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm |
| Bundaberg | The Bundaberg School of Arts – Room 2R 184 Bourbong St Bundaberg |
24 January 2018 | 9.00am – 11.30am |
| Brisbane | EHP Level 3, 400 George Street |
24 January 2018 | 9.00am – 11.30am |
REGISTER FOR A BRIEFING SESSION
To register, email tenders@containerexchange.com.au with the following details:
- Name of contact person
- Organisation’s name
- Proposed operational region
- Contact number
- Email address
- Briefing session interested to attend