Skip to:

Services

Commercial

Effective recycling solutions for your business

Guy putting bottles into a machine

saving you time and effort

For commercial clients, we offer a comprehensive recycling service. We provide recycling bins and take care of the entire process; from collection to counting and refunding.

Contact us

BENEFITS OF using CITY RETURN AND EARn

Using our services helps commercial customers save costs, support environmental sustainability, comply with regulations, and enhance brand image, all contributing to a more sustainable future.

01Save money
01

Receive significant savings from refunds on eligible containers.

02Boost CSR profile
02

Boost your CSR profile by participating in recycling efforts.

03Convenience
03

Enjoy convenient collection services without extensive handling or transport of containers.

How it works

Turn your containers into cash

Streamline your business's recycling efforts with our comprehensive Commercial Recycling Service. We provide and deliver bins for your containers, manage the collection process, count eligible containers, and ensure you receive a 10 cents refund per eligible container directly into your nominated bank account.

Sign up today to receive financial incentives and promote your business’s sustainability.

01

Set Up Your Account

Click the button below to create your account and start recycling effortlessly, earning 10 cents per eligible container.

Get started now

02

Request Your Bins

Once your account is set up, log in and select "Create job", then "Initial Setup and Bin(s) delivery" to order your bins.

03

Fill Up Your Bins

Place all your empty eligible containers into the bins.

Here you can find the detailed list.

04

Schedule a Swap Over

When your bins are full, log in to your account and select "Create job", then "Swap Over Request" to schedule a collection and replacement.
Alternatively, you can call or email us to arrange a collection.

On the scheduled collection day, place the bins in an accessible location at your business premises. Our team will collect the full bins and replace them with empty ones. You don’t need to be present during the collection.

Please note a $5 fee per swap over, per bin, will be deducted from your container refunds.

05

Earn Money

We will bring your bins to our nearest depot and count the collected eligible containers.

You will earn 10 cents for each eligible container, with refunds deposited into your nominated bank account within 21 business days.

Please note that a one-time set up fee of $49 per bin will be deducted from your refunds and is non-refundable upon cancellation.

Featured Case Studies

concert venue hordern pavillon
White hordern pavilion logo
Case Study - Hordern Pavilion
City Return & Earn Image
White Qantas logo
Case Study - Qantas
Sydney cricket ground
White Sydney cricket ground logo
Case Study - Sydney Cricket Ground

The numbers speak for themselves

150

recycled containers help avoiding 18.06 kgs of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That's the same amount that a car would emit by driving for 71.29 kilometres.

3,000

kilograms of waste kept out of landfill with 50,000 recycled containers.

293,900

litres of water are conserved by recycling 50,000 containers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Whether you’re a new or existing customer, our FAQ section provides detailed information to help you make the most of our services.

View all FAQs
Who can participate?

Commercial clients like businesses, offices, restaurants, pubs, and other organisations generating beverage container waste.

What containers are eligible?

Most containers (Aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard) between 150ml and 3 liters are accepted. Keep an eye out on the label for the 10c refund mark to see if it's eligible.

They need to be liquid-free, uncrushed and with it's barcode intact. Lids can stay on too.

Cordial, wine, Spirit bottles and plain milk bottles are generally ineligible so leave them out of the purple bin. They can be recycled in your yellow bins.

How does the collection service work?

Schedule weekly, fortnightly, or monthly pickups. We collect containers directly from your premises.

Is there a fee for collection?

There's a $5 swapover fee for our driver to pick up each bin. This will just be deducted from your refund so there's no upfront costs.

On the day of pick up, our drivers will take the full bins and replace with empty bins so that you can keep on recycling without disruptions.

How do I schedule a collection?

You can schedule a pick up your account in the vWork app.

When will I receive my refund?

Refunds are processed and transferred to your bank account within 21 business days generally. Specific timelines may vary.

Can we use this bin for general waste?

Nope - the purple bins are just for eligible drink containers like cans and
bottles. If bins are filled with too much general waste or non-eligible containers (more than 10% contamination), we won’t be able to give a refund and a $19 penalty will apply for each affected bin.

We have discretion to void the agreement if this happens on a frequent occurrence.

Take Action Today for a Greener Tomorrow

Join us in our mission to reduce environmental impact and build a greener community for generations to come.

Contact us