Information on Container Approval Fee Reduction and Fee Cap Removal

The Container Approval Application fee will be reduced on 12 April 2019. This fee is due when a supplier applies to register an eligible container with the EPA. The new fee charged per container application will be $13.70.

The fee cap for small suppliers will also be removed from 12 April 2019. If you believe you are eligible for a fee cap refund this financial year or the previous year, please submit your application to the EPA by 11 April 2019.

Refer to the EPA Website for more information about eligibility, Fee Cap Refund application processes and details of the fee changes.

Information for beverage suppliers

Beverage suppliers are to use this Return and Earn Approval Portal to register eligible beverage containers for EPA approval.

Refer to the EPA website for information about eligible beverage containers, who should obtain the container approval and the associated fees.