WA drinkers are being warned the cost of beer will go up when the state’s container deposit scheme kicks in next year.

From March 2020, West Australians will be able to cash in their old cans and bottles for a 10 cent refund.

It follows similar schemes rolled out in other states.

WA drinkers are being warned the cost of beer will go up when the state’s container deposit scheme kicks in next year. (9news)

Producers will be required to change their labels to reflect the recycling scheme, with the cost to be worn by the companies.

Local craft beer producers have welcomed the change, but warn it will drive up prices.

Steven Russell from Blasta Brewing in Perth said the cost of premium carton could go up by about $4.

“The margins are very low, they’re very small,” he said.

“Even sending beer interstate, you’re lucky to break even. So this will have an impact”.

Producers will be required to change their labels to reflect the recycling scheme, with the cost to be worn by the companies. (9news)

The state government has allocated $4 million in next month’s budget to implement the scheme.

It is not clear who will oversee the scheme or where consumers will be able to take their cans and bottles for a refund.

Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said those details will be revealed in the next few weeks.

“Over the last 12 months we’ve seen NSW roll out their scheme, and Queensland,” he said.

From March 2020, West Australians will be able to cash in their old cans and bottles for a 10 cent refund. (9news)

“Hopefully we’re going to get the best part of those schemes.”