The first 'Super Collection' agency voluntarily came into operation during the early stages of the original Beverage Container Act in 1977. Formed by a consortium of the major soft drink manufacturers it evolved from a perceived need to coordinate the aggregation and return of cans from Can Depots. Additionally, it served as a useful tool to co-ordinate both the reimbursement of deposits and the disbursement of handling fees to depots. Super Collection agencies remain an industry initiative and continue to operate outside the scope of the legislation

The four industries currently recognised by the EPA as performing the function of a 'Super Collector'.

Flagcan Distributors Pty Ltd Contact: Tim Alver Telephone : 8376 0555

c/- Gibson and Partners Facsimile : 8376 0559

246 Brighton Rd

SOMERTON PARK SA 5044

SA Marine Stores Ltd/Adelaide Bottle Co Contact: Noel Sanders Telephone : 843 9737

Cawthorne Street Facsimile : 843 9739

THEBARTON SA 5031

Statewide Recycling Pty Ltd Contact: Tony Spadavecchia Telephone : 8341 2511

PO Box 166 Facsimile : 8341 2494

KILKENNY SA 5009

Toll Recycling Contact: Dale Tacono Telephone : 8244 5466

7 Leith St Facsimile : 8244 5776

WINGFIELD SA 5013

Functions of a 'Super Collector'

ฅ Manufacturers/wholesalers/distributors seeking Container/Labelling approval are required to show evidence of an agreement with a 'Super Collection' agency should they wish to use the Collection Depot return system.

ฅ To maintain contractual arrangements with Collection Depots as a guarantee for the reimbursement of deposits paid to consumers and the disbursement of handling fees from the beverage industry for containers that they (depots) have paid refunds on.

ฅ To pay or subsidise freight costs for containers returned from country depots.

ฅ To actively seek markets for the sale of the aggregated containers returned from depots.

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1. The existence of contractual arrangements between 'Super Collectors' and Container Collection Depots ensures the prompt processing of Container/Labelling applications.

2. The suitability of a collection system for a particular container need not necessarily be restricted to the existing Container Collection Depot network. However, applicants nominating an alternate collection system would be required to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of any proposed alternatives. Consumer convenience on a state-wide basis would be a prime consideration along with the ability to honour the mandatory refund value on returned containers.