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Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange Authorised Containers for Change refund point

North Brisbane's destination for returning eligible drink containers.

Containers for Change in North Brisbane

Return eligible 10c containers at our Sandgate depot. Choose the machines, staff-assisted Drop & Go, 24/7 Bag Drop or a supported collection program.

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Customers returning containers at the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange depot machines.
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Return eligible containers your way

Choose the option that fits your day, from a quick depot visit to Bag Drop, fundraising or commercial collection support.

Return In-Store

Load them up and watch your count grow. Use one of our six automated machines, then take your docket to the cashier.
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Drop & Go

Short on time? Bring your containers to our Sandgate depot, get help unloading, then leave the counting to us while you get on with your day.
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24/7 Bag Drops

Drop labelled bags when it suits you at four convenient North Brisbane locations, then receive your refund through your Member Number.
Use one of our convenient Bag Drops

Member Number refunds

Use your Containers for Change Member Number for bank, PayPal or donation refunds at the depot and through Bag Drop.
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Home Collections

Save at least 300 eligible containers for your first collection, receive 7¢ each and get free 240L bins for simple ongoing bin swaps.
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Commercial collections

Collection support for businesses, offices, venues, restaurants and hotels across North Brisbane.
For businesses

Schools and fundraising

Turn eligible containers into school fundraising, environmental education and practical community impact.
For schools
Easy as 1, 2, 3

Collect. Return. Earn.

The Containers for Change journey, made simple for North Brisbane.

  1. Collect your eligible containers

    Look for the 10c refund mark on eligible bottles, cans and cartons.

  2. Return them your way

    Use one of our six automated machines, leave the counting to us with Drop & Go or visit a 24/7 Bag Drop.

  3. Earn your refund

    Choose cash, electronic payment using your Member Number or donate your refund to a participating cause.

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Real customers. Real container returns.

Customers talk about the things that matter on return day: helpful staff, clear instructions, clean facilities and getting in and out without fuss.

What a wonderful community service. The friendliness and guide given for a first timer and her grandson makes me want to go back again.

Have been here a couple of times since they opened. Always a quick and easy experience to exchange your bottles & cans for some cash. Staff are always friendly and very helpful.

Perfect place to exchange recyclables for cash, very friendly and helpful staff. Don't have to take off caps from any bottles anymore which saves a lot of time!

I come here roughly every 3 weeks, Kim is fantastic and all the staff are helpful
Where are we

Find us at 81 Kempster Street

Visit the depot, use one of our convenient Bag Drops or get in touch before you come in. Opposite the Sandgate PCYC.

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Address
81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017
Nearby
Opposite the Sandgate PCYC
Weekdays
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Public holidays
Closed public holidays
Phone
0499 699 295
Email
contact@sandgatebcex.com.au
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24/7 Bag Drops

Visit one of our Bag Drop locations

Drop off labelled bags of eligible containers when it suits you. We collect, count and process your refund afterwards, with our Bag Drops serviced several times a week.

A customer carrying a Containers for Change bag ready for return.
Before you visit

Quick answers before you arrive

The essentials without the fine print.

How do I get paid for my containers?
You can choose cash on the spot, electronic payment through your Containers for Change Member Number, or donate your refund to a participating charity or community group.
Can I use my Containers for Change Member Number?
Yes. Quote your Member Number when you return eligible containers and your refund can be paid to your nominated bank account or PayPal account.
What containers are eligible?
Most eligible drink containers between 150mL and 3L with the Queensland 10c refund mark can be returned. If you're unsure, our team can help or you can view our eligible containers guide.
Do I need to sort my containers first?
No. Simply bring your eligible containers to us. Our automated return machines and experienced team can handle everything from a handful of containers to trailer loads.
Can businesses return containers?
Yes. We support commercial collections and high-volume returns for businesses, schools, clubs, offices, restaurants, hotels and community organisations across North Brisbane.
Where are your Bag Drop locations?
Our 24/7 Bag Drop locations include Sandgate, Bracken Ridge, Brighton and DFO Brisbane. Label your bags with your Member Number so we can process your refund after counting.

Have a question? We're here to help.

Whether you're returning containers for the first time, looking for information about our commercial collection service, organising a school fundraising program or simply want to ask a question, our friendly team is here to help.

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