HOW IT WORKS
Drink containers are one of the most common items found in litter —
cluttering our parks, streets, and waterways.
When you return yours through Containers for Change, you’re keeping litter off the streets and giving those containers a brand-new life – plus, you’ll get 10-cents back for each one!
GET STARTED WITH A MEMBER NUMBER
A member number makes it easy to track the change you’re making!
Simply provide your member number at the refund point, and your refund will go straight to your chosen bank account, PayPal (no bank details needed), or even donated to your favourite cause.
It's free and only takes a minute to sign up!
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Collect eligible containers
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible for a 10-cent refund. These are containers often consumers ‘on the go’.
Tip: Check for the 10-cent mark or scan the container’s barcode on our app to check if it’s eligible!
2. Return them your way
The best return method depends on how many containers you have and how you want your refund.
Take our quick quiz to find out which method best suits you.
Home Collection
Our free home collection service! Just collect 100+ containers and book online.
Best for ultimate convenience.
Depot
Depots come in all shapes and sizes — there are walk in or drive through, staff-counted or self-serve options available!
Best for large loads and instant refunds.
Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs)
Pop your containers into a barcode-scanning machine.
Best for smaller returns and instant refunds.
Bag Drop
Bag it, tag it, and drop it off anytime! We’ll process your refund shortly afterwards.
Best for contact free convenience.
LIVE REGIONAL? KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR '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. GET PAID!
All eligible containers are worth a 10 cent refund that you can either keep or donate to a local cause.
Varying timeframes apply for refunds to your bank account based on your location. Find out more here.
Bank account
Get your refund paid directly to your bank account or PayPal with a free member number.
Donate
Donate your refund to a cause you care about.
There are over 6,000 community groups, schools, and charities registered to receive donations.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?