Recycle Rewards is Tasmania’s container refund scheme.

Recycle Rewards is a Tasmanian Government initiative funded by contributions from the beverage industry. It offers a 10 cent refund to consumers for returning eligible drink containers at refund points across Tasmania.

The scheme aims to reduce Tasmania’s litter of drink containers by up to half, create new economic opportunities, generate new jobs and turn eligible drink containers into new recycled products.

What drink containers are eligible for

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;

• Aluminum cans

• Plastic bottles

• Glass bottles

• Cartons (under 1L)

• Steel bottles/cans

Look for the 10c mark as a general guide. Please click here for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, we can't accept items that are listed as ineligible on recyclerewards.com.au. You will need to take these items with you and dispose of them in your general recycling bins through the Council collection.

Is there a maximum number of containers I can return?

How is our depot different from a Reverse Vending Machine

What happens if I bring ineligible containers to our Depot

We are a business in Hobart or the surrounds, can we get in on the action?

Will I get my refund on the spot at the depot?

Yes. We provide instant cash and electronic refunds for all eligible containers returned to us at our Recycle Rewards Depot.

What is Recycle Rewards?

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.

What drink containers are NOT included in Recycle Rewards?

No, however, under the Act and Regulations, a statutory declaration may be required where someone is returning more than 1,500 eligible drink containers at a single time.

These 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.

Our Recycle Rewards Depot in Goodwood is designed to make it easier, faster and more enjoyable for you to return your eligible containers and collect your refund, over and over again.

Our staff have been expertly trained to guide you through the process of recycling your containers in our undercover drive-thru's that can process 100 containers a minute!

Unlike at a Reverse Vending Machine, you can get instant cash or an electronic refund for your containers at the Depot.

What about disability access at the depot?

Our Goodwood depot is accessible to people with disability, including staff ready to assist.

Still have questions?

Yes. we provide a recycling collection service to businesses, community groups and organisations. This is a great opportunity to embrace the benefits of recycling and receive a reward without the hassle of having to deliver the containers for processing.

For more information, please visit our Container Collection Service page or email depot@seedtas.org.au