THE TYPES OF CONTAINER REFUND POINTS
There are four types of container refund points in Queensland where you can return eligible containers. The best one for you could depend on how many containers you’re returning and how you would like to receive your refund.
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.
Or try Container Collect and cash in without leaving the house! Just book your preferred collection date and time below or in the Containers for Change QLD app and leave your containers in a safe, easy to access place on the day.
Available in selected Queensland suburbs now.
NOT SURE WHICH REFUND POINT TYPE TO CASH IN WITH?
Take our quick quiz to find out if you should use depots, bag drops, reverse vending machines or Container Collect.
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Tips for your visit
Get your member number
A member number is your unique code that you use at container refund points to receive a refund via EFT or PayPal.
Make sure your containers are eligible
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible for a refund. And remember, don’t forget to take your lids off!
Change starts with our app
Our app is packed with special features to help you, from your member number barcode and transaction history to a container eligibility scanner and handy maps.
9,310,568,990 CONTAINERS
RETURNED THROUGH OUR REFUND POINTS!
Plus, 1,772,034,886* containers recycled through kerbside recycling programs.
Way to go, Queensland!
*Kerbside volumes reported quarterly.