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Return and Earn return points in Greater Sydney will reopen in stages. When open they can be accessed for returns in line with the latest Public Health Orders.

From 15 September 2021 return points in Blue Mountains, Camden, Canada Bay, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, Northern Beaches, some suburbs of Penrith, Randwick, Ryde, Sutherland, Sydney, The Hills, Waverley, Wollondilly and Wollongong local government areas will commence reopening.

From 22 September 2021, some automated depots in Bayside, Blacktown, Canterbury-Bankstown and Liverpool local government areas will commence reopening. Please check online for details. 

From 29 September 2021 reverse-vending machines (RVMs) and OTCs in Bayside, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Liverpool, Parramatta, remaining suburbs of Penrith, and Strathfield local government areas will commence reopening.

Return points in regional NSW remain open.

Anyone visiting a return point must ensure they comply with the latest Public Health Orders including checking-in via the QR code displayed, wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing of a least 1.5 metres from others, and practice good hygiene.

We recommend checking the status of your nearest return point online or via the myTOMRA app before visiting and avoiding peak times where possible.

More information on how Return and Earn is responding to COVID-19 including details of our covid-safe measures is available here. 

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How does Return and Earn work?

Collect. Return. Earn.
  • Process Flow Step 1

    1. Collect eligible containers

  • Process Flow Step 2

    2. Take your containers to a return point

  • Process Flow Step 3

    3. Earn a refund or donate

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Get to know the return points

Understand how the different return points work.
Reverse Vending Machines
Reverse Vending Machines

Reverse Vending Machines

Self service, available in many locations
Ideal for up to 500 containers

Refund types
  • Paypal*
  • Voucher
Donations
  • Yes
More information
*PayPal is available via MyTomra App
Automated Depot
Automated Depot

Automated Depot

Staffed and offers additional services
Ideal for any no. of containers

Refund types
  • EFT
  • Cash
Donations
  • Enquire
More information
Over the counter
Over the counter

Over the counter

Staffed and good for cash-in-hand refunds
Ideal for <100 containers

Refund types
  • Cash
Donations
  • Enquire
More information
Donation Station
Donation Station

Donation Station

Self service and donation only
Ideal for on-the-go returns*

Refund types
  • N/A
Donations
  • Yes
More information
*Donation stations cannot take glass

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