What’s in and what’s out?
Most 150ml to 3L drink containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund provided they are made from glass, plastic, aluminium, steel or liquid paperboard (carton).
Look for the 10c mark on the back of your empty drink container as a general guide.
Eligible
Most drink containers between 150mL and 3L are eligible.
- Aluminium cans
- Plastic bottles
- Glass bottles
- Cartons (under 1L)
- Steel bottles/cans
Ineligible
Many of these containers can still be recycled in your kerbside bins.
- Wine/spirit glass bottles
- Plain milk containers
- Cartons (1L and over)
- Cordial bottles
- Plastic containers (under 150mL)
Eligible container search
Enter the product name or barcode to search for eligible containers. Filter by product type or material type to refine your search.
You can also check the packaging for the 10c mark, often located near the barcode.
Preparing and collecting your drink containers
Please don’t crush your drink containers
Containers returned need a readable barcode so they can be scanned. To ensure you have a smooth refund process we recommend you don’t crush cans or drink containers.
Lids should be left on
They can be recycled too
Container FAQs
What drink containers are included in Recycle Rewards?
Most 150ml to 3L drink containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund, as long as they’re in good condition (uncrushed, empty and with the barcode intact). This includes;
- Aluminium cans
- Plastic bottles
- Glass bottles
- Cartons (under 1L)
- Steel bottles/cans
Look for the 10c mark as a general guide.
What drink containers are NOT included in Recycle Rewards?
TThese items aren’t accepted but can still go into household recycling. They’re often used at home.
- Plain milk containers
- Flavoured milk containers (1L and over)
- Glass wine bottles
- Glass spirit bottles
- Cordial bottles
- Juice containers (1L and over)
- Plastic containers (under 150ml)
Household food containers (e.g. tuna cans) are not eligible for refunds.
Why are some drink containers eligible and not all of them?
The selected eligible drink containers for Recycle Rewards are those that are most commonly found as litter in the state’s streets, beaches, waterways and parks. Tasmanians can continue to recycle other non-eligible drink containers such as wine, cordial, milk and glass spirit bottles in their kerbside recycling bin.
What happens if my drink container doesn’t have a label?
If your drink container does not have a label it may not be recognised as an eligible drink container and will not be eligible for a refund.
Can I crush my drink containers?
No, please do not crush your drink containers. Drink containers must be identifiable as an eligible drink container to receive a refund. It is recommended that drink containers returned for a refund meet the following requirements:
- The drink container is not damaged to the extent that it is unsuitable for recycling
- The barcode can be scanned, and
- The label can be read.
Do I need to wash my drink containers before returning them?
No, you don’t! Just make sure that your drink containers are empty, and that lids are on if possible.
* 10c mark indicates eligibility in most cases