Our container refund points is growing to make container recycling more accessible and convenient for everyone.
COEX has new opportunities available for existing operators looking to grow, new operators keen to open their first container refund point and community groups and not for profits keen to host a collection point and raise money for their cause.
Our network expansion is primarily focused on South East Queensland which presents the biggest opportunity to boost recovery rates.
Under our commercial model, operators run collection points as a business. They typically focus on operational efficiency and financial returns while providing essential container collection services to customers. An operator working under our commercial model invests in the site, purchases its own assets and manages day-to-day operations, while COEX manages collection of containers, all logistics and processing.
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are eligible host a container refund point to fund their cause or initiative under a commercial or community model. To be eligible for the community model, the organisation should:
In addition to the existing depot model, COEX is introducing new container refund point types in South East Queensland. New donation points, small and large reverse vending machines (RVMs) and shopfronts complement the current depot and bag drop services.
Different refund points offer different return experiences:
Join our growing refund point network and make a lasting difference. Your participation creates jobs, supports local communities and diverts millions of containers from landfill and waterways.
