How it works

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3…

When you recycle with Containers for Change, you get a 10 cent refund for every eligible container you return.
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Collect eligible containers

Get collecting

Take them to a container refund point

Get returning

Earn a refund or donate

Get your refund

GET STARTED WITH A MEMBER NUMBER

A member number is a great way to track the change you're making.

Provide your member number barcode via your digital wallet or app, or your mobile number at the refund point and your refund will go directly into your preferred account - whether that's to your bank account, PayPal (no bank details required) or favourite cause.

SIGN UP

1. Collect eligible containers

Not all containers are eligible. Download the app to scan the barcode on your containers or enter the barcode below to find out if it's eligible.

Plastic bottle, glass bottle, wine bottle, spirits bottle, can, flavoured milk bottle and popper

2. Return your containers

There are four different types of refund points available in Queensland. Plus, we now offer a free home collection service, Container Collect, in selected suburbs.

The best way for you to cash in could depend on how many containers you’re returning and how you'd like to receive your refund. Take our quick quiz to find out which method best suits you.

TAKE OUR QUIZ

Depots

Walk in or drive through to get your containers counted and refunded on the spot. Best for large loads.

Bag drops

Simply ‘bag it, tag it, drop it’. Bag drops are available at various locations as a convenient and contact free way to cash in.

Reverse vending machines (RVMs)

Insert containers into an RVM so the machine can count your containers by scanning their barcodes. Best for smaller returns.

Pop-ups

These are run by local depot operators who organise a set time and location that you can visit to return your containers.

FIND A CONTAINER REFUND POINT NEAR YOU

Search for your local by postcode or suburb.

Don’t forget to sign up for a member number.

3. EARN A REFUND OR DONATE

All eligible containers are worth a 10 cent refund that you can either keep or donate to a charity or community group.

Sign up for a member number and choose to get your refund paid to your bank account, PayPal (no bank details required) or favourite cause.

Varying timeframes apply for refunds to your bank account based on your location. Find out more here.

Bank account

Use your member number at the refund point to get your refund paid straight into your nominated bank account.

Cash

Grab your cash refund immediately if offered at the refund point.

Vouchers

Some refund points offer retail vouchers as payment.

Donate

Simply set 'donate' as your member number's preferred payment method or quote your chosen group's member number at the refund point to donate your refund.