There are multiple ways to receive your 10 cent refund. You can choose to keep your refund or donate it to your favourite charity or community organisation.
Vouchers
When you use a reverse vending machine you can choose to receive a printed voucher or e-voucher which can be spent in store or redeemed for cash at participating retailers like Coles, IGA or Woolworths.
Printed vouchers will be printed instantly and no personal details are required.
Electronic payments
If you use the Recycle Rewards app you will be able to receive your refund directly into your bank account via an electronic funds transfer (EFT). Your refund will go straight into your chosen account. PayPal will also be available at some refund points.
The Recycle Rewards app is now available for download on both Android and iOS.
Cash
Depots can offer your refund in cash on the spot.
Donations
There are several ways to donate your 10 cent refund to local charities and community groups.
Donate your refund on the spot
You can find a registered charity or community organisation to support at your local refund point or scan a barcode provided by your favourite charity or community group.
Donate your refund via the Recycle Rewards app
You can choose to support a specific charity via the Recycle Rewards app.
You can browse Donation Partners quickly and easily on the Recycle Rewards app or use our Donation Partner search tool.
Donate your drink containers
Many community organisations collect eligible containers. You may be able to drop off your empty drink containers directly if they have a donation point.
Want to know more about payments and transactions?
We’ve partnered with TOMRA Cleanaway to roll out the Recycle Rewards network – including processing of payments. Please visit the TOMRA Cleanaway website for more information.