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Woolworths Lake Cathie

2 Ocean Dr, Lake Cathie

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  • Reverse Vending Machine Reverse Vending Machine
  • Best for returning up to 500 containers Best for returning up to 500 containers
  • Refunds via digital transfer, voucher or charity donation Refunds via digital transfer, voucher or charity donation

Opening hours

Monday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Donations

You have the option of gifting your refund to a Donation Partner. Donation Partners are chosen from a list of not-for-profit and community organisations that have applied to become donation partners. There can be up to four to choose from on the touchscreen of every Reverse Vending Machine. The recipients are rotated every three months so that all our Donation Partners receive equal benefit. Our current donation partners are featured below.

Which types of containers can’t be returned?

Try our quick and easy eligibilty tool
NOT REFUNDABLE:

Plain milk
containers

Large milk containers are not refundable
These should go into household recycling.
NOT REFUNDABLE:

Glass wine
bottles

glass wine bottle is not refundable
These should go into household recycling.
NOT REFUNDABLE:

Glass spirit
bottles

glass spirit bottles are not refundable
These should go into household recycling.
NOT REFUNDABLE:

Juice bottles
over 1 litre

Juice bottles over 1 litre are not refundable
These should go into household recycling.
NOT REFUNDABLE:

Cordial
bottles

Cordial bottles are not refundable
These should go into household recycling.
GOOD TO GO!

Most drink
bottles & cans

Most drinks containers between 150ml and three litres are refundable.
They need to be in good condition (not broken or crushed), be empty and have the label attached.
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What type of return point is best for me?

Click on the link below to learn more about each of our four return point types

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What are my refund options?

Different refund options include a redeemable retail voucher, digital transfer, cash or donation.

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I’d like to become a return point partner

We’d love to have you involved! Click on the link below to learn more about the return point partner opportunities available.

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