Because Recycling Makes Cents
Good for your pocket, great for the environment. Did you know you can earn a 10-cent refund for every eligible container you recycle? Here at Cairns Recycling, we have recycle centres throughout Cairns and Far North Queensland, including Smithfield, Portsmith, Mareeba, Edmonton, Gordonvale and Mackay.
Whether you're recycling for your
household or fundraising for your
business or
community group, bring in your eligible aluminium, glass and plastic containers today!
Recycling Made Easy
At Cairns Recycling, we're committed to making recycling easier than ever, so we can help Queenslanders to reduce their environmental impacts in a no-fuss, convenient manner.
We accept and recycle a range of cans, bottles and other
eligible beverage containers at our recycle centres throughout the region. You can be paid in cash on the spot or by bank deposit using a
Scheme ID.

Want to turn old containers into something useful? Collect 10-cents per eligible container at our recycle centres throughout Cairns and beyond. Learn how it works here.
We can recycle most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers. Eligible containers must have a volume between 150ml and 3L.
Reach your fundraising goals with a community recycling project. Supporters can donate their eligible containers and send their refund directly to your charity, school or club.
Improve the environmental outlook of your business. We can provide a bin or you can deposit eligible containers directly to our recycle centres. Learn more about business recycling.
Recycle plastic, aluminium and glass containers at any of our collection points throughout Cairns. Household recycling is a great way to earn a little pocket money!
Get started today by registering for a scheme ID. Your scheme ID is an alphanumeric code that allows us to process your payments electronically, directly into your bank account or PayPal.
Support a charity of your choice by donating your container refund. We've helped our customers to support hundreds of charities over the years!
Other Locations
- 101 McGregor Rd, Smithfield, 4878, QLD, Australia 101 McGregor Rd, Smithfield, 4878, QLD, Australia
- Gordonvale, 4865, QLD, Australia Gordonvale, 4865, QLD, Australia
- Satellite Cres, Mackay Harbour, 4740, QLD, Australia Satellite Cres, Mackay Harbour, 4740, QLD, Australia
- 52A Comport St, Portsmith, 4870, QLD, Australia 52A Comport St, Portsmith, 4870, QLD, Australia
- 33 Vickers St, Edmonton, 4869, QLD, Australia 33 Vickers St, Edmonton, 4869, QLD, Australia
- 11 Bowers St, Mareeba, 4880, QLD, Australia 11 Bowers St, Mareeba, 4880, QLD, Australia