During the holiday period, our automated depots and over-the-counter return points have varied opening hours. Contact your local return point or our network operator call centre on 1800 290 691 to check location specific hours before visiting.

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Media release

20 NOV 2017

PayPal to deliver secure, digital Return and Earn refunds

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People who claim drink container refunds through Return and Earn can have the money deposited in their registered PayPal accounts from 1 December using their smartphones, NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton announced today.

Read full media release on the EPA website.