We know life gets busy, so choice is important. Not only does Containers for Change offer many ways to return your empties, but you can also choose how to receive your refund.

Whether you’re saving for your next road trip, donating to your grandkid’s Lego fund or helping out your local community group or charity, we have you covered with the ways you can store those savings.

With the various payment methods Containers for Change offers you can choose the one that works best for you.

1. Bank account - watch those dollars roll in!

Use your member number at a container refund point to get your refund paid straight into your nominated bank account within a few days.

member number in drive through depot

2. Cash - turning tins to tens

For those who prefer cash, many of our refund points offer an immediate cash payment option. Find which ones here.

child holding $20 bank note and coins

3. PayPal - treat yourself!

Don't want to provide your bank details and prefer to have your refund go direct to your PayPal account?

We can do that too! And if you choose for your refunds to be used towards your online purchases, well that’s your choice too (we won’t judge).

PayPal voucher

4. Vouchers - turn your empties into groceries

Vouchers can be redeemed at various participating retailers including Coles, Woolworths, and IGA. Find out which ones on our Where to Return page.

Father and son smiling after refunding their empty bottles and cans at a reverse vending machine

5. Donate - your empties have the power to do good

So many amazing charities around Queensland are using container refunds to boost their fundraising efforts. See if a cause close to your heart is registered with us by searching for them on our Donate page. Next time you cash in your containers, simply set 'donate' as your preferred payment method or quote your chosen group's member number at the refund point to donate.

Charity group members collecting empty containers in bags

The best part about these options is that you don’t have to commit to any one choice. We’re flexible like that!

You can change your preferred payment method at any time within your member account.

Not sure which payment methods your local refund point takes? Visit our Where to Return page to see which refund points offer which payment types so you know before you go.

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