Return and Earn

Who is Return & Earn?

Return & Earn is NSW’s state-wide container deposit scheme, making it easy for Australians to recycle drink containers while supporting the environment and local communities. Through a network of return points across the state, people can earn a 10-cent refund for every eligible container they recycle — or choose to donate that refund to a participating charity. Since launching, Return & Earn has helped divert millions of containers from landfill and raised vital funds for community organisations, creating a simple, everyday way for people to make a positive impact.

Return & Earn partners with Cash for Containers in QLD, and Return It in Victoria.



Why Does Return & Earn Support Feel the Magic?

Return & Earn supports Feel the Magic because by turning recycling into generosity, Australians can help fund vital programs that give kids connection, community, and hope during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Through this partnership, every eligible drink container donated to Feel the Magic becomes more than a 10-cent refund - it becomes a step toward healing. Together, we’re making it easy for individuals, families, and communities to make a meaningful difference simply by choosing where their refund goes.

How to Support

Supporting Feel the Magic through Return & Earn is simple! Just choose “Feel the Magic” as your charity when returning your eligible drink containers.