Services
Walk ins & Drive thrus
Convenient recycling solutions for everyone
how it works
we make recycling easy
Returning your bottles and cans has never been simpler. Just choose your nearest depot, bring your containers, and let our team handle the rest. Whether you want instant cash or prefer to drop and go, we've designed our service around your convenience. Plus, every container you return earns you 10c or you can donate to support a great cause.
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Choose the nearest depot
Visit us in Mascot or Silverwater - open 7 days with staff who do all the work for you.
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Bring your containers
Bring them in a reusable box or bag or if you don't have something suitable, just ask our staff for a Return and Earn tote!
Our high-speed singulator machines scan each barcode individually. Perfect if you want immediate cash payment.
Prefer to drop and go? Scan your Return and Earn app barcode, and our staff will label your bags with a QR code sticker. Then you're free to leave!
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Earn money
You'll earn 10c for every eligible container returned.
- Cash – Paid immediately
- Direct deposit – Receive funds within 7 business days
- Donate – Support the KARI Foundation's work empowering Aboriginal communities through education and cultural initiatives
Our Locations
Silverwater depot
196 Silver Street
Silverwater, NSW 2128
Mascot depot
285 King Street
Mascot, NSW 2020
the numbers speak for themselves
21,484,982
containers have been processed in 2023 from walk-in customers.
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containers can be processed in just 10 seconds by our high-speed automated counting machines.
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single glass bottle saves enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
tag n drop
Save time and earn extra cash. In less than 5 minutes, you can drop off your bottles and cans at one of our nearest recycling centres and receive your refund directly into your account. No need for special bags, use any container you like. Our friendly staff will handle the rest, making recycling fast, easy, and rewarding.
eligible containers
Get 10 cents refund per eligible container. Please make sure each container is uncrushed, empty and with the label still attached.
Cans
Aluminium or steel
Glass
(e.g. beer bottle)
Plastics
(e.g water bottle)
Cartons
(e.g. flavoured milk or juice boxes)
Cans
Aluminium or steel
Glass
(e.g. beer bottle)
Plastics
(e.g water bottle)
Cartons
(e.g. flavoured milk or juice boxes)
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.
- Look for the 10c label on the container to see if it is eligible or not eligible for a refund. If there is a 10c refund mark, then you should be able to return the drink container, provided it is in good condition (uncrushed, empty, and with the label and barcode intact).
- Most 150ml to three-litre beverage containers are eligible for a 10c refund provided they are made from glass, plastic, aluminum, steel, or liquid paperboard. These are the containers most regularly found in the litter stream.
- Containers need to be empty, uncrushed, unbroken, and have the original label intact.
Generally, containers not eligible for a refund include those that held milk, wine, spirits, or pure fruit or vegetable juice containers larger than 1L.
There's no need to sort by material type. Our singulator machines make recycling super easy. Just hand over your containers to our friendly staff members and they'll do the rest!
Nope, leave your bottle lids on! They get recycled too.
Containers without labels can not be returned through the scheme unfortunately as our machines rely on the barcodes on the label to identify the container and process the refund. These containers are still able to be recycled through your yellow bin.
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