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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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51 Upfold Street, Bathurst

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Hours

Monday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact

Call during business hours on 0490 060 765

About this Return Point

Service Level

Staffed

Containers

Any amount of containers accepted here

Refund types

  • EFT
  • Cash

Donations

  • Enquire
Important Information:
Bathurst Recycling offers:
  • Mobile bin collection
  • Bins for schools and sporting groups
  • Commercial bins for businesses
  • Services for walk-in customers
You can find out more information about their services at www.bathurstrecycling.com.au or call the Bathurst Recycling team.

About Automated Depots

Tips for your visit

Before you arrive:

  • Check what drink containers are eligible
  • Empty all liquids from containers.

Automated depots (AD’s) are specialist return and recycling centres serviced by staff. Simply hand your eligible containers to a service assistant for automated counting while you wait. Once completed the assistant will issue you a refund.

Container Eligibility

The majority of containers between 150 ml and 3 litres are accepted and can get you a refund. However, they must: not be crushed or broken, be fully empty and have the label attached.
  • Cans (e.g. soft drinks)
  • Bottles ( e.g. beer bottles)
  • Cartons (e.g. milk cartons)
  • Juice boxes or poppers
  • Any milk containers that are 1 litre or more
  • Glass wine bottles
  • Glass spirit bottles
  • Juice bottles over 1 litre
  • Cordial bottles
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How does Return and Earn work?

Collect eligible containers, take them to a return point and be rewarded for your efforts. It's that easy.

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What are my refund options?

Find the refund that suits you. This could be a redeemable retail voucher, an online transfer, cash or you may choose to donate.

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How can I make a larger impact?

As a school, community or business, you can have a larger impact simply by involving your group or organisation.

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