Start recycling with Return and Earn NSW.
Get a 10 cent refund for every eligible container
We’ll pay you for eligible bottles and cans with a 10¢ refund symbol on the packaging. Find your nearest Drop-off location in New South Wales or learn about our Pickup Service to start earning your container refunds.
Our Services
Drop-off
Find your nearest return drop-off point. If you have a bulk load, we recommend heading to one of our high-speed depots. We’ll process your containers in bulk, and our friendly depot rangers will pay you on the spot.
Pickup
Looking for a convenient bottle and can collection service? Whether you’re a household, business or school, we’ll come to you and pay you for your containers.
How it works
Collect
Check bottles and cans have a 10¢ refund symbol and the barcode intact. Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible.
Recycle
Take your containers to a drop-off location or book a pickup.
Earn
You’ll receive 10¢ for every eligible container you return which you can keep or donate. It’s a tax-free refund.
What can I return?
Check for a 10¢ refund symbol
Bottles and cans displaying a 10¢ refund symbol are eligible for recycling. They need to be liquid-free, uncrushed and have the barcode intact. Wine, spirits, milk and cordial bottles aren’t accepted under NSW’s Return and Earn scheme. Lids can stay on – they’ll be recycled too.
Get your workplace, school or community group involved
Raise funds through collective recycling
Recycling through Return and Earn is a simple and engaging way for community groups and schools to raise much-needed funds; while also helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals and reduce landfill waste.