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Return and Earn allows you to recycle certain containers for a refund as part of an initiative to reduce drink container litter.
Eligible containers
Most 150ml to three litre drink containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund at an approved collection point. Container materials that may be eligible for a refund include:
- glass
- plastic
- aluminium
- steel
- liquid paperboard (cartons)
Containers should be empty, uncrushed, unbroken and have the original label attached.
Non-eligible containers
- plain milk (or milk substitute) containers
- flavoured milk containers of one litre or more
- pure fruit or vegetable juice containers of one litre or more
- glass containers for wine and spirits
- casks (plastic bladders in boxes) for wine or water of one litre or more
- sachets for wine of 250ml or more
- containers for cordials and concentrated fruit/vegetable juices
- registered health tonics