Take ‘em to TOMRA – Containers for Change
Convenient – open every day (7am-5pm)
Up to 15 automated RVMs at
every Containers for Change location
Express bag-drop service
at all Recycling Centres
Friendly staff on hand to help
at all Recycling Centres
Fast and accurate – return up to 100 containers per minute
Find your nearest QLD Containers for Change return point:
Return Point Types
Recycling Centre
Our 10 state-of-the-art modern Recycling Centres are designed to handle returns of all sizes, from small-scale returns to large bulk deposits.
- 9-15 TOMRA Reverse Vending Machines for speedy returns
- Get your refund as a Cash vouchers, Charity donations, or digitally via Containers for Change scheme ID
- Bag drop available
- Staff on hand to provide assistance
- Indoors and air-conditioned for your comfort
- Trolleys and wash basins are available at all locations
Reverse Vending Kiosk
Our 15 state-of-the-art TOMRA Reverse Vending kiosks are your local hub for returning your eligible containers. Located in shopping centre car parks, they are perfect for returning containers as part of your grocery trip.
- 15 TOMRA Reverse Vending kiosks across Brisbane and Gold Coast
- Get your refund as a Cash voucher, Charity donation, or digitally via Containers for Change scheme ID
- Open 363 days a year, 14 hours every day for your convenience
- Takes 100 containers per minute for quick returns
Express Bag Drop – Bag It, Drop It, Profit
We’re all looking for ways to make life simpler, chores quicker and money go a little further. Now at TOMRA Recycling Centres you can return your bottles and cans faster and easier with Express Bag Drop! Just drive up, drop off your drink containers and our friendly staff will do the rest. You’ll be in and out in under 5 mins. Easy as!
Step 1
Bring your containers to our Express Bag Drop area – located at the roller door.
Step 3
We will empty your containers into a bin and process them within 48 hours (usually within the hour!)
Step 2
Type your scheme ID number into our tablet. Our friendly team will assist you.
Step 4
Your refund will be in your account within 1 business day after processing
How to get your Containers for Change refund
Retail Cash Voucher
- Cash Vouchers are available from every TOMRA machine and are redeemable for either cash or a discount at Woolworths or Coles (check the top of the voucher).
- Simply return containers and press “Voucher” on screen. No sign-up necessary
- Take your voucher to your local redemption partner (listed on the top of the voucher) and hand it in at the service counter to get your cash refund.
Shopping Discount
- Shopping Discount Vouchers are available from every TOMRA machine and are redeemable at any Woolworths or Coles (check the top of the voucher).
- Simply return containers and press “Voucher” on screen. No sign-up necessary
- Take your voucher to local redemption partner (listed on the top of the voucher) and scan it when paying for your groceries to receive a discount off your shopping.
Bank Transfer
- Sign up for a scheme ID from the Containers for Change website.
- Once you receive your Scheme ID Barcode, scan your barcode at any TOMRA Machine before you start your recycling session.
- Insert containers and select “Transfer” on the screen when you’re done– you will get your Containers for Change refund within 1 business day.
PayPal
- Sign up for a scheme ID from the Containers for Change website.
- Once you receive your Scheme ID Barcode, scan your barcode at any TOMRA Machine before you start your recycling session.
- Insert containers and select “Transfer” on the screen when you’re done – you will get your Containers for Change refund within 1 business day.
Charity Donation
- Search for the scheme ID barcode of the charity you’d like to donate to on the Containers for Change website.
- Once you’re at TOMRA, scan the Scheme ID barcode of the charity you’d like to donate to at the TOMRA Machine before you start.
- Insert your containers, then select “Transfer” on the screen when you’re done. The charity will get 100% of your donated refund directly.
What’s Eligible?
Most beverage containers (larger than 150ml and smaller than 3L) that are made from aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard are eligible for a 10c refund when returned to a TOMRA Reverse Vending Machine. In QLD, glass wine and spirit bottles are also eligible.
Do not crush your containers or remove the labels as our scanners will need to identify the shape, label and barcode to register your refund
Eligible containers:
Ineligible containers:
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