Return and Earn

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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.

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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
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