
How to return
It’s easier than you think to Return and Earn. Take your eligible bottles, cans or cartons to one of the hundreds of return points across NSW and earn 10c for each drink container you return.
Return your containers in three easy steps

Collect
Collect your 10c bottles, cans and cartons.

Return
Take your drink containers to your nearest return point.

Earn
Get 10c for every eligible drink container you return, and save for yourself or donate.
Collect
Look for the 10c label on your bottles, cans and cartons to see if they can be returned.
Not every drink container is eligible, so find out what you can and can’t return.

Return
Choose a return point that suits the number of drink containers you’ll be returning and is on your way to your regular activities.

Machine
Ideal for
Service type
Self-serve
Refund options
Easiest to visit when you’re
Doing your weekly shopping.

Over-the-counter
Ideal for
Service type
Staffed
Refund options
Easiest to visit when you’re
At the shops.

Centre
Ideal for
Service type
Self-serve
Refund options
Easiest to visit when you’re
On your way to or from school, work or weekend fun.

Depot
Ideal for
Service type
Staffed
Refund options
Easiest to visit when you’re
On your way to or from school or work, or weekend fun.
*Available when using the tag and drop bag drop service












Find a return point near you
Earn
You’ll get 10c back for every eligible drink container you return. Save the money or donate your refund to either our major fundraising appeal or one of over 300 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app.
