Tasmania’s long-awaited container refund scheme, Recycle Rewards, kicks off on 1 May 2025, offering 10 cents back for every eligible drink container you return.
Drink containers make up about 45% of Tasmania’s litter by volume. Recycle Rewards aims to reduce this by half and double the recycling rate of eligible containers, supporting the development of a circular economy.
How It Works
- Collect: Save your eligible drink containers—most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard (carton) containers between 150mL and 3 litres are accepted.
- Return: Take them to one of the several drop off points in Clarence – Shoreline, Glebe Hill Shopping Centre and Lauderdale Shops – stay up-to-date on locations with the Recycle Rewards Map. There are up to 49 locations across the state.
- Refund: Choose how you receive your 10-cent refund—options include cash, electronic deposit, vouchers, or donating to a registered community group or charity.
The scheme is administered by TasRecycle, with refund points operated by TOMRA Cleanaway Tasmania.
Get Started
Visit the Recycle Rewards website to learn:
- Check if your containers are eligible
- Find your nearest refund point
- Learn about fundraising opportunities for individuals and organisations
Find out more about Waste and Recycling in Clarence.