Which containers you can cash in

Eligible

Glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard containers between 150ml and 3 litres can be returned. You will receive a 10 cent refund for every eligible beverage container.

To be eligible the beverage container must:

  • Have contained a beverage product that is not excluded from the scheme.
  • Display the refund mark. This is so we can identify if the container is part of the scheme.
  • Be an approved container. Some containers are made out of materials that cannot be recycled.

Beverage containers not eligible for a refund include those that are smaller than 150ml or larger than 3 litres.

Ineligible

Beverage containers not eligible for a refund include those that are smaller than 150ml or larger than 3 litres.

Other exclusions include:

  • Plain milk containers
  • Glass containers that have carried wine or pure spirits
  • Flavoured milk, fruit or vegetable juice and cask wine containers 1 litre or larger.
  • Concentrated/undiluted cordial or syrup containers
  • Wine sachets 250ml or larger
  • Registered health tonics