Eligible Containers
Search below to check if your drink container can be returned for a 10-cent refund.
WHAT’S ELIGIBLE
Most drink containers made from aluminium, glass, plastic and carton between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible.
You can keep the lids on, we recycle them too.
Pure: Most bottles, cans, and cartons from 150ml to under 1 litre
Non-pure: Most bottles, cans, and cartons from 150ml to 3 litres
Most bottles, cans, and cartons from 150ml and up to 3 litres
Most bottles, cans, and cartons from 150ml and under 1 litre
Most bottles and cans from 150ml and to 3 litres
Most bottles from 150ml to 3 litres
Most bottles and cans from from 150ml to 3 litres
FAQS - change to dot points
Can containers be crushed?
You shouldn’t crush your containers, as most refund points can’t accept them.
Can you leave lids on?
Yes, lids are recycled too. They will become part of the circular economy too and will be made into new products.
Do you need to rinse them?
Containers need to be empty, but you don’t need to rinse them. They will be washed as part of the recycling process.
WHAT’S NOT ELIGIBLE
Containers under 150mL or over 3 litres aren’t eligible for the scheme. Many of these can still be recycled in your kerbside bin.
Plain milk containers of all sizes, including plant-based milk substitutes
Concentrated or undiluted cordial or syrup containers.
Wine or pure spirits bottles made of glass, including single serve formats
Containers 1 litre or greater that contain flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice.
Including those registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.