When you donate your 10c container refund, you are doubling your impact by keeping bottles and cans out of the ocean AND directly supporting our work protecting the homes of whales, turtles and seabirds.
Together we can clean up our oceans and ensure the survival of our endangered ocean wildlife for generations to come.
Right now:
If you need further support contact TOMRA Cleanaway here.
At your local Reverse Vending Machine:
Voila! 100% of the refunds donated will help us save Australia's threatened turtles and whales.
Use the Scheme ID barcode below before inserting your containers into a TOMRA Reverse Vending Machine.
Quote the below Scheme ID number to staff when returning your containers at other collection points & bag drop locations.
Containers for Change Locations
Queensland | Western Australia
Containers for Change now offers a collection service in WA. Find out more.
First, find your most convenient location for returning containers. When selecting a location, take notice of the zone in which this falls (West, North or East).
Find your nearest refund point
Once you've found your ideal location, download the matching zone app below.
VIC WEST APP
If you need further support contact TOMRA Cleanaway here.
VIC NORTH APP
If you need further support contact [email protected].
VIC EAST APP
If you need further support contact [email protected].
At your local refund point:
Voila! 100% of the refunds donated will help us save Australia's threatened turtles and whales.
South Australia and the Northern Territory do not currently provide an option to donate your refund to charities.
Tasmania's container returns scheme is yet to be implemented.
Container Deposit Schemes allow people to return their used containers to a collection point and exchange them for a 10c refund. By providing an incentive for recycling, these refund schemes are shown to reduce litter by up to a third - helping keep plastic out of our oceans.
South Australia was the very first state to introduce a Container Deposit Scheme, way back in 1977! Today every almost Australian State or Territory has a Container Deposit Scheme, thanks to ocean lovers who have campaigned for many years for action to stop plastic bottles polluting our oceans.
Tasmania and Victoria's container deposit schemes are expected to begin in late 2023.
Aluminium is a win. Glass and plastic are always in. Steel and paper are good to go. But milk and wine bottles are a no. - Containers For Change, WA
There are slight differences in which containers are eligible for a refund depending on which state you are in. However, in general you will find that most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible for a refund.
These schemes target containers most commonly consumed and littered outside the home, so they will often exclude wine and milk containers - since they usually get recycled in household recycling.
Check which containers are eligible in your state or territory:
ACT | NSW | NT | SA | QLD | WA
Print this A4 poster to put above your container collection box, bag or bin.
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