Three Simple Steps
Whether you're passionate about reducing your environmental impact or you're hoping to make a little extra pocket money, recycling containers has never been easier! Here at Cairns Recycling, we have convenient container refund points located throughout Cairns and beyond, including Smithfield, Portsmith, Mareeba, Edmonton, Gordonvale and Mackay.
Recycling your containers is as easy as one, two, three:
- Collect eligible containers
- Bring your containers to one of our centres
- Earn a refund or donate
Earn a 10-cent refund with each eligible container you return! We have several payment methods available so you can choose the option that best suits you. You can also
donate your container refund to a charity of your choice.
Refunds & Donations
When you drop off containers at Cairns Recycling, there are a few different ways you can claim your refund:
- Electric funds transfer (EFT): Once you have signed up for a scheme ID, your refund can be paid through PayPal, or via EFT straight into your nominated bank account.
- Cash: Claim your cash refund immediately.
- Donate your containers: Quote your chosen charity, school or community group's scheme ID at the depot to donate your containers.
Please note, if you return more than 825 containers at one time, you'll need to show your driver's licence to claim your refund. If you return more than 1,500 containers, you'll need to show your licence and also sign a refund declaration form. For all enquiries, call Cairns Recycling on
0436 663 336.

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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