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Regulatory & Legal 1 Feb 2027

COEX pricing change to cut Queensland container recycling costs for most beverage makers

Queensland beverage manufacturers will move to a new container recycling pricing framework from February 2027, according to Container Exchange (COEX). COEX expects the framework to reduce recycling contributions for 86% of manufacturers.

Why this mattersLower contributions for 86% of Queensland beverage manufacturers reduce a direct packaging recycling cost from February 2027.

  • A new container recycling pricing framework for Queensland beverage manufacturers takes effect from February 2027
  • COEX expects contributions to fall for 86% of beverage manufacturers
Container Exchange (COEX)
Sources australianmanufacturing.com.au
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Updates

  • 2026-11-11 · Edited before publication: 'Per container' fees are not in the source, which speaks only of contributions.
  • 2026-11-11 · Edited before publication: The source does not say COEX operates Queensland's container refund scheme. That claim is removed and the story now attributes the change to COEX.