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Cheers to cashing in on spirits and wine
Get excited, Queensland! Glass wine and spirit bottles are now part of the range of eligible containers you can cash in for a 10-cent refund. We've put together a guide to help you get started.
What happens after you recycle your containers?
Find out what happens to your bottles and cans after you've recycled them at a Containers for Change refund point.
Cheers to choice: 5 ways to receive your container refund
Find out about the different payment methods we have available to receive your refund.
Top five reasons to recycle with Containers for Change
There are more reasons to recycle bottles and cans than just getting a 10-cent refund.
Tips for storing your containers at home
You don’t need any fancy boxes or bags to store your containers. Read our tips for storing and collecting containers.
Tips to help millennials and Gen Z prioritise recycling
Millennials and Gen Z – you’ve got some work to do when it comes to container recycling! Get ready to spice up your life with our tips.
4 tips for collecting more containers
Keen to cash in as many containers as possible? We’ve got four ways you can start doing this today!
Tips for recycling while on holidays
Recycling doesn’t have to stop when you activate holiday mode. Here’s our top tips for keeping your recycling game strong over the holidays.
5 reasons why you need a member number
Make the most of your recycling when you unlock all the benefits of being a Containers for Change member.
Meet the Operator – Janelle Zordan
Meet one of our operators, Janelle Zordan and hear how she went from running a scrap metal business to operating four Containers for Change refund points in Brisbane.
Technology wins for women in recycling
Meet Chrissy Beresford, the manager at Containers for Change Kingaroy who utilises technology to run her business and mentor the next generation of women in recycling!
5 ways to cash in your containers
There are lots of ways to return your empty bottles and cans. Let us help you choose which one is right for you.
3 tips for using our home collection service
Short on time but want to cash in your empties? We've got three easy tips to help use our home collection service, Container Collect.
Meet the Operator - Patsy Worland
Introducing Patsy Worland, the owner, and operator of Outwest Container Exchange. Learn how the Longreach community has embraced Containers for Change and the difference it makes around town.
Containers are cool for schools
Getting started with Containers for Change is a great way to raise money for your school while also helping the environment.
Meet the Operator - Megan Lever
Meet Megan Lever, owner/operator of The Exchange Shed in Jimboomba and learn her favourite thing about being part of Containers for Change.
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Cheers to volunteers
We say cheers to volunteers just like Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre this International Volunteer Day.
Bright spark shines through scheme
We shine a light on one of our recycling superstars, Clayton from IMPACT Community Services.
A race to recycle
Learn how events just like the Laura Races and Rodeo are doing their bit for the planet through container recycling.
Taking care of our furry friends
Meet the team from CQ Pet Rescue who are using container refunds to take care of our furry friends.
Keeping North Queensland beautiful
Discover how Containers for Change has provided employment opportunities for local Queensland communities including Ayr in North Queensland.
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