Return and Earn

Bottles, cans and cartons make up a large proportion of the litter on our streets, beaches and green spaces.  Tackling the problem costs NSW millions of dollars every year.  Return and Earn is a way for us all to help solve the litter problem and be rewarded for our efforts.

How it Works

	1. Collect eligible bottles and cans Not all bottles, cans and cartons are included in Return and Earn. To help you work out what can and can’t be returned, use our quick container checker or search the container database. Remember, even if a container isn’t eligible for a Return and Earn refund, it can still be recycled through your household recycling collection.
	2. Take your containers to a return point We currently have over 600 Return and Earn return points across New South Wales. There are different types of return points  and the best one for you could depend on how many bottles, cans and cartons you are returning and how you would like to receive your refund.
	3. Earn a refund or make a donation Every eligible bottle, can or carton you return is worth 10 cents.  Reverse Vending Machines offer you cash vouchers, electronic payment (via the Return and Earn app) or the option to donate.  Over the Counter sites offer you cash refunds and some offer the opportunity to donate.  Automated Depots offer cash refunds and some offer electronic transfers.

Eligible Containers

Container materials that are ELIGIBLE for a refund include: Most 150ml to 3L drink containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund at an approved NSW collection point. Glass Plastic Aluminium Steel Liquid paperboard (cartons) Containers should be empty, uncrushed, unbroken and have the original label attached. Containers that are crushed, broken or have the label missing will not be eligible for a refund. Wine, spirits, cordial and plain milk containers are generally not eligible. Any container that carries the SA or NT refund mark is most likely eligible.

Containers NOT ELIGIBLE for a refund include: Plain milk (or milk substitute) containers Flavoured milk containers of 1L or more Pure fruit or vegetable juice containers of 1L or more Glass containers for wine and spirits Casks (plastic bladders in boxes) for wine or water of 1L or more Sachets for wine of 250ml or more Containers for cordials and concentrated fruit/vegetable juices Registered health tonics

Return Points

Refer to the Return and Earn - Bottle, Can & Container Recycling - Map  for local Return Points.

Reverse Vending Machines

A reverse vending machine (RVM) is the opposite of a drink dispensing machine. A person places their empty drink container into the machine, the container is scanned to verify it is eligible. These machines do not hold cash for security reasons. Below are local Reverse Vending Machines:

• Woolworths Camden - 35 Oxley Street, Camden 2570
• Woolworths Narellan - 326 Camden Valley Way, Narellan 2567
• Mount Annan – 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan 2567
• Oran Park Podium - 351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park 2570
• Woolworths Spring Farm - 254 Richardson Road, Spring Farm 2570
• Emerald Hills Shopping Centre - Emerald Hills Boulevard, Leppington 2179 
  

Automated Depot

Red Frog Recycling Pty Ltd

Address: 39 Rodeo Road, Gregory Hills 2557

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8am - 5pm

Phone: (02) 8731 1565

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