“From mid-2025, the Tasmanian people will have a world class scheme, with easy and convenient access to returning eligible drink containers in exchange for a 10c refund for each drink container returned.”

James Dorney, CEO TOMRA Cleanaway

 

Today, TOMRA Cleanaway was thrilled to celebrate their appointment as Network Operator for Tasmania’s Container Refund Scheme (CRS), “Recycle Rewards”.

“We bring network operator experience from the NSW and Victorian schemes to the table, leveraging TOMRA’s world leading technology and supported by Cleanaway’s extensive logistical knowledge of collection and state-of-the-art recycling assets,” said James Dorney, CEO TOMRA Cleanaway.

This is the third jurisdiction where TOMRA Cleanaway will manage network operations for container refund schemes in Australia. Tasmania is the final piece of the container refund scheme puzzle in Australia, with all states and territories now legislating extended producer responsibility for single use drink containers.

Commenting on the planned mobilisation of the Recycle Rewards scheme, Mr Dorney acknowledged there is hard work ahead to deploy a network of refund points, and accompanying logistics and material handling facilities, “From mid-2025, the Tasmanian people will have a world class scheme, with easy and convenient access to returning eligible drink containers in exchange for a 10c refund for each drink container returned. We are building our Team to deliver an exceptional outcome for the people of Tasmania.”

As Australia’s leading container deposit scheme network operator, TOMRA Cleanaway is extremely proud to be playing such a large part in the important shift towards a cleaner environment and a more sustainable future.

Tasmania’s population is currently just over 550,000 people, all of whom will be called upon to recycle their eligible drink containers through one of the 49 refund points across the state. TOMRA Cleanaway has seen incredible results with the schemes in NSW and Victoria, where refunds are being used to supplement income, help pay for holidays and events, or teach children about savings. Many individuals and groups are generously donating their refunds or containers to charities and groups to help them do the important work that they do in their local communities.

One of the exceptional features of TOMRA Cleanaway’s network will be the conveniently located Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) that use world leading TOMRA technology to scan and verify each container as it enters the Tasmanian Scheme. “These self-service drink container return points have proved very popular in other states and are sure to be an outstanding feature of Recycle Rewards in Tasmania,” said Mr Dorney.

What can the community expect?

TOMRA Cleanaway works with key stakeholders to identify locations that will make it easy for residents to cash in their eligible single use drink cans and bottles, with a range of deposit refund options for consumers. Customers can choose to receive their refund as a voucher to redeem for cash, digital transfer direct to their bank account, or to donate to registered charities or community groups.

One of the primary goals of TOMRA Cleanaway is to educate Tasmanians on the important social, economic and environmental benefits of the container refund scheme. Environmental benefits are one of the underpinning elements of all container refund schemes, with TOMRA Cleanaway committed to recycling of all materials collected through their network of refund points. That means much of the collected plastics, aluminium and glass will be destined for high value, food grade quality recycling.

“We aim to continue to deliver a positive legacy in the areas in which we operate, and drive value through recycling,” Mr Dorney said.

TOMRA Cleanaway’s extensive experience in container deposit scheme network delivery has demonstrated the importance of partnerships. This approach has proven successful in embedding enduring recycling behaviours in the community. “Through collaborations and partnerships, we will deliver a network of refund points where charities, community groups, and businesses can host sites and fundraise through the scheme, “said Mr Dorney.

Refund point operators provide the community with access to the Tasmanian container refund scheme and will be sure to play a key role in the scheme’s success. Not for profits, charities, community groups, businesses, or commercial operators interested in a partnership with the network operator are encouraged to contact TOMRA Cleanaway at en*******@****************om.au.

“We have an open approach to engaging with the community at TOMRA Cleanaway. We look forward to working with the Tasmanian government and scheme coordinator TasRecycle, as Recycle Rewards partners to deliver a container refund scheme that I’m certain will be a huge success in Tasmania,” said Mr Dorney.

Quotes attributed to Executive General Manager Solid Waste Services, Cleanaway and TOMRA Cleanaway Board Chair – Tracey Boyes

“Recycle Rewards is an innovative and modern container refund scheme that will turbo charge a domestic circular economy for drink containers.”

“Cleanaway is proud to continue our outstanding joint venture partnership with TOMRA to deliver a bespoke container refund scheme for the Tasmanian community. We applaud the Government for their commitment to a uniquely Tasmanian CRS.”

 Quotes attributable to President TOMRA Collections Asia Pacific – Tor Eirik Knutsen

 “Every container returned through the TOMRA Cleanaway network represents the Tasmanian people’s support for protecting the environment and contributing to the domestic circular economy.”

 “I’m exceptionally proud that TOMRA technology will be employed in a new market to deliver best practice outcomes for the Tasmania’s Recycle Rewards. Along with our partners at Cleanaway, we look to partner locally to deliver an exemplar deposit return scheme.”

ABOUT TOMRA CLEANAWAY

 TOMRA Cleanaway is the leading network operator of Container Deposit Schemes in Australia, underpinned by global leading technology, our services cover container collection, logistics and commodity management. TOMRA Cleanaway was established to deliver the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, ‘Return and Earn’ in 2017 by shareholders, TOMRA, a global leader in sorting technology and expert in container return systems and Cleanaway, Australia’s largest waste and resource recovery company. In 2023, TOMRA Cleanaway was appointed one of the network operators for Victoria’s container deposit scheme, CDS Vic. With a network of over 840 collection points spanning some of the largest and diverse geographies, TOMRA Cleanaway is motivated to continuously drive value through recycling.

For more information visit, http://www.TOMRACleanaway.com.au

ABOUT TASMANIA’S RECYCLE REWARDS CRS

 For more information about Tasmania’s container refund scheme, “Recycle Rewards” please visit the Tasmanian Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s website https://nre.tas.gov.au/environment/recycle-rewards

For frequently asked questions about Tasmania’s container refund scheme, “Recycle Rewards” please visit the FAQ page of the TAS NRE website, https://nre.tas.gov.au/environment/recycle-rewards/recycle-rewards-faqs