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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!

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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.

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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!

Testimonials

  • Testimonial 1

    Nothing is ever too much trouble, makes recycling even more rewarding! Well done guys you do an awesome job with a friendly smile


    Karen C.

  • Testimonial 1

    Quick and effecient for return of bottles and cans. A particpant of the Governments 10c bottle and can recycle program. Easy access, relatively clean( as an outdoor operation of this style could be.) Helpful staff. I imagine certain days and weekends would be extremely busy here, as it is a smaller operation, set in a growing region.


    Paul N.

  • Testimonial 3

    Fantastic facilities, great staff and very easy to use/access - the option to have a bin for a fee is a great initiative. Better than any of the facilities I used in South Australia. Love the option of being able to donate to a cause or cash out.


    Loz R.

  • Testimonial 4

    Helpful and friendly staff who even  quickly helped with my load and noticed helped others with theirs too. Got paid and drove out just over 30 minutes.


    Govea Julie O.

  • Testimonial 5

    Fast and efficient, great spot to cash in those cans!


    Julie H.

  • Testimonial 6

    Been here a few times very easy process, staff are helpful. Quick money.


    John T.

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