29 Dec Benefits of recycling your drink containers with Recycle4Change
Recycling offers countless benefits for individuals and communities across Melbourne and Geelong. With conveniently located depots, Recycle4Change (R4C) makes recycling your drink containers easy, accessible, and rewarding.
Why you should recycle at a Recycle4Change depot
Extra Income
Looking for a little extra cash? R4C makes it simple. As part of the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme, you can earn 10c for every eligible container you recycle.
Check the full list of eligible containers in the Container Deposit Scheme Regulations and start earning today.
Convenience
At R4C, we’ve designed our recycling process to make your visit as seamless as possible:
- Upon arrival, you’ll be directed to a parking space to unload your containers with ease.
- Trolleys are available to assist with transporting your recyclables.
- Simply place your containers on one of our sorting tables, where an operator will provide you with a paper receipt.
- Once your containers are handed over, our operator will process them using super-fast sorting machines, ensuring a 100% accurate count of eligible and ineligible items.
- To receive your payment, just insert your receipt into our ATM machine for cash or an EFT transfer directly to your account.
Prefer to give back? You also have the option to donate your container refunds to a charity of your choice.
Environmental impact
Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and create a healthier environment for future generations. See the impact you make with our impact calculator.
Social impact
At R4C, we’re more than just a recycling service. As a registered charity and social enterprise, we are committed to making a positive difference in the community.
By choosing to recycle at R4C depot, you’re contributing to meaningful employment opportunities for individuals impacted by the justice system, helping them reintegrate successfully into society.
Find a recycling depot near you
Recycle4Change proudly operates under the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme, serving a wide range of areas, including:
- Truganina
- Werribee
- Laverton
- Point Cook
- Tarneit
- St Albans Park
- Century Lakes
- Hoppers Crossing
- Williams Landing
- Featherbrook
- Sanctuary Lakes
- Lincoln Heath
- Seabrook
- Altona
With depots in Geelong and Point Cook, R4C is ready to welcome your recyclables.
Start recycling with Recycle4Change
Don’t let your containers end up in the trash—turn them into cash with R4C!
Have questions about residential or commercial recycling, or want to set up a recycling bin for your school or workplace? Get in touch with our friendly team today:
📞 Tel: 1300 329 742
📧 Email: enquiries@recycle4change.com.au