Return and Earn
The NSW container deposit scheme, Return and Earn is the largest litter reduction scheme introduced in NSW. Since it's commencement in December 2017, over nine billion containers have been returned, resulting in over 800,000 tonnes of material being recycled and a 54% reduction in drink container litter.
Eligible containers
Most empty 150ml to 3L beverage containers are eligible for a 10 cent refund when presented to an approved NSW collection point.
All eligible containers must be empty, uncrushed, unbroken and with the original label attached.
| Containers that ARE eligible for a refund: |
Containers that are NOT eligible for a refund: |
 PET |
 Plain milk (or milk substitute) containers |
| HDPE |
Flavoured milk containers of 1L or more |
| Glass |
pure fruit or vegetable juice containers of 1L or more |
| Aluminium steel |
Glass containers for wine and spirits |
| Liquid paperboard |
Casks (plastic bladders in boxes) for wine and casks for water of 1L or more |
|
Sachets for wine of 250ml or more |
|
Containers for cordials and concentrated fruit/ vegetable juices |
|
Registered health tonics |
Collection points
To find your nearest collection point, go to the Return and Earn website and use the interactive map.
The NSW Government has also put together a Container Deposit Scheme fact sheet(PDF, 91KB) and information about the NSW Container Deposit Scheme Collection Points(PDF, 86KB).
You can also continue to use our yellow lid recycling bin service.
Want more information?
TOMRA Cleanaway
- Is responsible for collecting all drink containers across the state and setting up the network of collection points.
- If you have any questions about Return and Earn collection points and locations, please contact:
TOMRA Cleanaway
Phone: 1800 290 691
Email: enquiries@tcnsw.com.au
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