ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1993 - SECT 64E
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1993 - SECT 64E
(1) This Division
establishes a litter control and waste management system for beverage
containers through a regulatory scheme that has the following general
features:
(a)
beverage containers are prohibited from sale in the State unless approved by
the Authority as category A or category B containers or exempted;
(b)
empty category A containers bearing an approved refund marking are
returnable to retailers of such containers for a refund;
(c)
empty category B containers bearing an approved refund marking are
returnable to collection depots for a refund;
(d) the
operators of collection depots and persons carrying on business as
super collectors must be approved by the Authority under this Division;
(e)
the Authority has power to attach conditions to approvals under this Division
to ensure the reuse, recycling or other appropriate disposal of returned
containers.
(2) This Division
also, for the protection of the environment, prohibits the sale or supply of
beverages in certain containers.