Discover your trusted local recycling centre for bottle and can redemption!
Return your bottles, cans, and cartons to the Adelaide Recycling Depot and receive a 10-cent refund per container. Earn extra cash while contributing to a cleaner planet by reducing waste.
Get paid to recycle!
Receive a 10-cent refund by returning your empty containers—bottles, cans, or cartons—to the Adelaide Recycling Depot. This simple act of recycling not only helps the environment but also puts money back in your pocket.
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As a general guideline, the majority of beverage containers ranging from 150 ml to 3l are eligible for a refund under the state’s container deposit scheme. It is essential that the containers are empty, and prominently display the 10-cent refund indication on the label, along with the product barcode.
Additionally, lids must be removed from the containers.
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Certain beverage containers do not qualify for a refund. The following containers are not eligible for refunds:
All sizes of plain milk containers, including plant-based milk alternatives
Cask wine
Containers of 1L or more that held flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice, cask wine, or cask water
Concentrated or undiluted cordial or syrup containers
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Yes, you can certainly bring in any empty wine bottles and spirit bottles for recycling. However, it is important to note that these particular bottles are not eligible for a 10-cent refund that applies to other drink containers.
Our new Express Drop-Off service is here!
Skip the wait and make recycling easier than ever. With our new Express Drop-Off Service, you can simply register your account, choose your drop-off date, and we’ll handle the rest — your refund goes straight into your bank account.
Quick, simple, and convenient.
