Return and Earn return points across NSW are open and can be accessed for returns in line with the latest Public Health Orders.
We're currently experiencing limited disruptions due to COVID and we encourage you to check the status of your nearest return point before visiting and avoiding peak times where possible. We thank you for your patience.
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 at least 1.5 metres from others, and practicing good hygiene.
Some of our return points are being impacted by the weather. We urge everyone to please take extra care, keep updated on all emergency announcements and consider returning your containers once the weather improves.
Please check the status of your nearest return point here or via the Return and Earn app.
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Billions of containers are returned through Return and Earn in NSW every year. By recycling bottles, cans and cartons, you’re helping our environment and earning along the way, putting money back into the hands of the community.
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How does Return and Earn work?
Collect eligible containers
Find out which containers can be returned through Return and Earn for 10 cents each.
Take containers to a return point
There are different types of return points available. Find the one nearest or most convenient for you.
Get your refund or donate
Every eligible container is worth 10c. You can keep the refund or donate it to a worthy cause.
Get to know the return points
Compare and choose the right return point for you
Reverse Vending Machines
Self-service, convenient locations and ideal for up to 500 containers
Refund types
Donations
- Bank Transfer*
- PayPal*
- Voucher
- Yes
*Available via Return and Earn App
Automated Depot
Staffed and offers additional services. Ideal for any no. of containers
Refund types
Donations
- EFT
- Cash
- Enquire
Over the counter
Staffed and good for cash-in-hand refunds. Ideal for < 100 containers
Refund types
Donations
- Cash
- Enquire
Reverse Vending Centre
Self service with multiple machines
Ideal for any no. of containers
Refund types
Donations
- Bank Transfer*
- PayPal*
- Voucher
- Yes
*Available via Return and Earn App
Donation Station
Self service and donations only. Ideal for on-the-go returns*
Refund types
Donations
- N/A
- Yes
*Donation stations cannot take glass
Get to know the return points
Understand how the different return points work
Reverse Vending Machines
Self-service, convenient locations and ideal for up to 500 containers
Refund types
Donations
- Bank Transfer*
- Cash Voucher
- PayPal*
- Yes
*Available via the Return and Earn App
Automated Depot
Staffed and offers additional services. Ideal for any no. of containers
Refund types
Donations
- EFT
- Cash
- Enquire
Over the counter
Staffed and good for cash-in-hand refunds. Ideal for < 100 containers
Refund types
Donations
- Cash
- Enquire
Donation Station
Self service and donations only. Ideal for on-the-go returns*
Refund types
Donations
- N/A
- Yes
*Donation stations cannot take glass
Reverse Vending Centre
Self service with multiple machines
Ideal for any no. of containers
Refund types
Donations
- Bank Transfer*
- PayPal*
- Voucher
- Yes
*Available via Return and Earn App
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