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Do you need to remove lids before recycling through Containers for Change?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to take the lids off your containers before cashing them in at your local Containers for Change refund point, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we receive, and the answer is changing as technology improves.
From 10c containers to student support: How Drayton State School is making a difference
Drayton State School in Toowoomba has shown just how much can be achieved when students get excited about recycling (and a potential pizza party)!
Meet Paul: The Moreton Bay Man Who’s Recycled 1.3 Million Containers For Charity
1.3 million containers. $130,000 raised. Thousands of kilometres walked. 50kg lost. All for charity.
Broadwater Tourist Park raises $32,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation
A Gold Coast tourist park has turned recycling into a powerful act of kindness - raising an incredible $32,642 for the Leukaemia Foundation through Containers for Change.
Record-breaking recycling at Gympie Music Muster: 374,000 containers saved and $37,400 donated!
At the 2025 Gympie Music Muster, more than 374,000 drink containers were returned through the Containers for Change bins, setting a new record for the most containers ever collected at a Queensland event.
How Amy turned her daily dog walk into $420 with Containers for Change
Amy is a TikTok creator known for sharing clever money-saving hacks. Through Containers for Change, she’s already earned more than $420 just by collecting and returning eligible drink containers.
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