100% Clean Recycling is the future.
Let’s make it happen together
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. At Envirobank, we’re committed to honouring Country through every action we take.
As a proudly Indigenous-owned recycling business operating in various state container deposit schemes, and a member of Kinaway, Supply Nation and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, we believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to care for Country. By encouraging Australians to participate in the circular economy through bottle and can recycling, we’re helping create a more sustainable future.
Our smart tech makes it easy to keep 10¢ refundable containers out of landfill so they can be reused again and again. But we can’t do it alone. We need you and your community – schools, councils, businesses, even your D&D club to participate!
What’s our story?
We’re making a sustainable future a reality
At Envirobank, we believe recycling is one of the most powerful ways every Australian can Care for Country.
Founded in 2008, we’ve built our reputation on an innovative approach to Container Deposit Scheme recycling — operating across the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and keeping millions of bottles and cans out of landfill. That mission hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s grown.
Our founder
Caring for Country is in our DNA
Founded in 2008 by proud Jagera woman Narelle Anderson, Envirobank was built on a simple belief: caring for Country isn’t a slogan — it’s a responsibility. Over the years we’ve grown our innovative approach to Container Deposit Scheme recycling across the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, keeping millions of bottles and cans out of landfill. Every container returned is a small act in service of the land we all share.
Narelle is an accomplished business leader, recognised Indigenous mentor and speaker, and passionate advocate for the role recycling can play in accelerating Australia’s transition to a circular economy. Her work spans resource efficiency, sustainable materials management, and the belief that environmental responsibility and Indigenous custodianship are inseparable.
Narelle has served as a board member of the Australian Council of Recyclers (ACOR), the peak industry body for Australia’s recycling sector, and was a founding board member of the Green Building Council of Australia. She is Co-Chair of Community Resources, an Aboriginal-led social enterprise, and Deputy Chair of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to accelerate Indigenous entrepreneurship across the country.
What we're about
100% Clean Recycling
Even if you do right by your yellow bin, your recycling can still end up in landfill. All it takes is a passer-by’s banana peel to contaminate the whole truckload! We want to eliminate contamination so that every eligible container can be recycled into reusable material.
Community
Everyone has a community, be it your school, club or business and every group of people can benefit from fundraising and a zero-waste future. We’re talking about groups of people getting together who are dedicated to making the shift to the circular economy a reality.
Innovation
We’ve built our business around sustainable technology. Our high-speed depots feature state-of-the-art sorting machinery and our online infrastructure makes our Pickup Service a breeze and fills you in with sustainable data. It’s real-time impact you can see!
Caring for Country
It’s our responsibility to care for Country and we believe actively participating in the circular economy is the best way to do this. We’re passionate about changing attitudes around waste and empowering Australians to realise recycling isn’t a waste, it’s a resource!
'My culture makes me a custodian of the land, so caring for Country is a natural fit.'
- Narelle Anderson
Our Services
Drop-Off
Find your nearest drop-off location. 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.
Circular Partnerships
Envirobank is privileged to collaborate with incredible partners who share our dedication to caring for Country. We’re grateful to our partners and customers for helping us grow our recycling services and reach more communities. Special thanks to Velocity Frequent Flyer, for offering our members the chance to earn Velocity Points through a daily sustainable action such as recycling.
We’re proud of the relationships we’re building on this recycling journey and we also invite you to “Give 10” (a 10¢ container) and consider donating your refunds to one of the non-profits we support: Literacy for Life, Purple House, Down Syndrome NT or your local surf lifesaving club. Every can or bottle donated becomes a gift back to community.
Become an Envirobank member – recycle and pay it forward in support of Country, Culture and Community.
