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
Give To Get Back
We all know the joy of giving but in this case you get something in return. For each eligible container you return to our Armadale depot or that we pick up from you eligble business you will receive 10 cents per container - Down Under Recycling is proud to be part of the Containers For Change initiative. The environment and your pocket will thank you for making the effort.