20ADisposal of accepted container

20A Disposal of accepted container (a) the person is a CDS coordinator or the operator of an approved collection depot; and (b) the person intentionally disposes of, or arranges the disposal of, a container; and (c) the container is an accepted container and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance. Examples for subsection (1)(b) The person takes the container to a rubbish disposal or landfill site or buries or burns it. (3) A CDS coordinator or the operator of an approved collection depot commits an offence if the coordinator or operator disposes of, or arranges the disposal of, an accepted container. Examples for subsection (3) The person takes the accepted container to a rubbish disposal or landfill site or buries or burns it. (4) An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability. (5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) or (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse. (6) For subsections (1) and (3): (a) a container is taken not to be disposed of if the container is recycled, reused or otherwise disposed of in a way authorised by the Minister; and (b) a container is not taken to be disposed of by the operator of an approved collection depot if it is delivered by the operator to a CDS coordinator and accepted by the coordinator. Note for subsection (6)(a) Under section 49A, the Minister may issue guidelines authorising other methods of disposal. Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Act 2011 18