The obligation
The container deposit scheme pays refund amounts to people depositing empty beverage containers at collection points, subject to set exclusions.
The scheme provides for refund amounts to be paid to persons depositing empty beverage containers that are subject to the scheme at collection points. Operators need not pay where they reasonably believe the container was acquired outside NSW or a corresponding-law jurisdiction, was acquired before the Part commenced, or was already refunded or processed by a material recovery facility.
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- What
- The container deposit scheme pays refund amounts to people depositing empty beverage containers at collection points, subject to set exclusions.
- Source
- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Refund amounts at collection points and Scheme participant claims is a WHS requirement set out in Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW). The relevant provision is Environment > Waste > WARR Act 2001 > Container Deposit Scheme > Collection and Refunds.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Refund amounts at collection points and Scheme participant claims is a WHS obligation under Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW). In short, The container deposit scheme pays refund amounts to people depositing empty beverage containers at collection points, subject to set exclusions.
What changed recently?
Refund amounts at collection points and Scheme participant claims was last updated on 11 October 2026.
