Start recycling with Cash for Containers.
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 the Northern Territory or learn about our Pickup Service to start earning your refunds.
Our Services
Drop-off
Find a container refund drop-off point near you. 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 recycle?
Check for a 10¢ refund symbol
Bottles and cans with a 10¢ refund symbol can be recycled. They need to be liquid-free, uncrushed and with its barcode intact. Wines, spirits, milk and cordial bottles aren’t part of the scheme. Lids must be removed.
Get your workplace, school or community group involved
Raise funds through collective recycling
Recycling through Cash for Containers 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.