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City Return and Earn is a convenient recycling service that helps you turn your eligible drink containers into cash - without the hassle. We’re part of the NSW Return and Earn network, offering both walk-in and drive-through depot services, as well as home and business collections.

Whether you're dropping off at one of our locations or booking a pickup, we make recycling easy, accessible, and rewarding while helping reduce landfill and litter across our communities.

City Return and Earn makes recycling simple. You collect your eligible drink containers like cans, plastic bottles, and cartons and either drop them off at one of our convenient depot locations or book a home or business pickup.

We sort and process the containers through the Return and Earn scheme, and you receive 10 cents for each eligible item. It's an easy way to reduce waste, support sustainability, and earn some extra cash - all without the hassle.

Most drink containers made from aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard between 150ml and 3 litres are eligible for a 10c refund. Just look for the “10c refund” mark on the label to be sure.

To be accepted, containers must be:

• Empty (no liquid)
• Uncrushed
• Have the barcode intact
• Lids can stay on

Not eligible:
Cordial bottles, wine and spirit bottles, plain milk bottles, and large juice containers. They can still be recycled through your yellow household recycling bin, which ensures that it will be processed and recycled properly through the regular recycling system.

You can sign up for an account through our portal here: https://cityreturnandearn.vwork.io/login

Once set up, you can use the portal to order bins or request swap overs at anytime.

If you drop off your containers at the depot, you are eligible to receive cash. However, if you are getting your refund from bin collection, the money will be transferred to your nominated bank account within 21 business days.