Recycling scheme contractor accused of having employees sleep on depot floor sues for $5m
U Can Recycle, a depot operator in Queensland's container recycling scheme, is suing Container Exchange (COEX) for over $5 million, claiming it was misled about operating a new depot. COEX has accused U Can Recycle of serious operational issues, including having employees sleep on depot floors and miscounting cans. The Federal Court is currently considering whether to strike out allegations that COEX acted unconscionably in this dispute.
- ▪U Can Recycle is suing COEX for $5 million, alleging it was misled about a new depot.
- ▪COEX has raised concerns about U Can Recycle's operational practices, including employee living conditions.
- ▪The Federal Court is reviewing allegations of unconscionable conduct by COEX.
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Container Exchange depot operator U Can Recycle accused of 'behaviour of concern' sues for millionsLBy Liana WalkerTopic:CourtsThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:35amCash refund point operator in Queensland's container recycling scheme, U Can Recycle, has taken COEX to court. In short: Container Exchange (COEX) depot operator U Can Recycle is suing the recycling program for more than $5 million, alleging it was misled into believing it would be operating a new depot in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane. COEX has accused the operator of having employees sleeping on depot floors, miscounting cans and working outside their visa requirements and asked it to show cause as to why the contract should continue.
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