24/7 access
Drop off containers day or night.
24/7 Bag Drop
Return your containers whenever it suits you.
Use any of our 24/7 Bag Drop locations across North Brisbane. Standard refunds use a clearly labelled Member Number; Sandgate also has a separate labelled-bag cash option.
Four locations
Sandgate, Bracken Ridge, Brighton and DFO Brisbane.
Member Number for standard refunds
Standard Bag Drop refunds are paid to your nominated account.
Collected several times weekly
Our local team empties and processes bags throughout the week.
Bag Drop
No queues. No counter hours. No fuss.
Use a Containers for Change Bag Drop when you want to return containers anytime, day or night. Just label your bags and we do the rest.
Why Bag Drop?
Built for convenient container returns.
Our 24/7 Bag Drop North Brisbane network is designed for people who want to return containers anytime without waiting at the counter.
Open 24/7
Drop off before work, after school, on weekends or on public holidays.
No queues
Skip the counter and leave labelled bags whenever it suits your day.
Refunds direct to your account
Your refund is processed through your Containers for Change Member Number after counting.
Serviced several times weekly
Our own local team collects bags from each location several times every week.
Trusted local operator
Family owned since 2019 and authorised by Containers for Change Queensland.
Easy electronic refunds
Member Number refunds can be directed to your selected payment destination.
How it works
Bag Drop in four simple steps.
- 1
Bag your containers
Place eligible drink containers in sturdy bags.
- 2
Label for your refund
For a standard refund, write your Member Number clearly on every bag. Add your mobile number where possible.
- 3
Drop them anytime
Use Sandgate, Bracken Ridge, Brighton or DFO Brisbane 24/7.
- 4
We count and process
Your refund is sent electronically through your Member Number after counting.
After drop off
What happens after your bag goes in?
Our team visits each 24/7 Bag Drop location several times a week, collects labelled bags and brings them back to our Sandgate depot for counting and refund processing.
Collected from the Bag Drop
Our local team services each Bag Drop, collects labelled bags and brings them back to our depot.
Counted at our depot
Once your bags arrive, our team keeps them together and counts each eligible container.
Paid to your Member Number
We send the refund to the Member Number listed on your bag. If it has not arrived within 5 days of drop off, contact our team so we can investigate.
Before you drop your bags
A few small habits make Bag Drop easier.
These simple checks help us process your Bag Drop containers and keep your Member Number refunds moving.
Use sturdy bags
Choose bags that can hold the weight of your containers without splitting.
Tie bags securely
Closed bags are safer to collect and easier to transport back to Sandgate.
Label every bag
Write your Member Number clearly on each bag, not just the first one.
Add your mobile number
A mobile number can help if the team needs to resolve a bag issue.
Check eligibility
Only return eligible drink containers that are part of the Queensland scheme.
Avoid overfilling
Several manageable bags are better than one bag that is too heavy or likely to tear.
Drop & Go or Bag Drop?
Two different drop-off options.
Use Drop & Go at the Sandgate depot during trading hours when you want to speak with our team and get help unloading. Use Bag Drop when you want to leave securely labelled bags at an available 24/7 location.
Drop & Go
A staff-assisted service at the Sandgate depot during trading hours. It can suit larger quantities and customers who do not want to wait for the count.
Bag Drop
A separate labelled-bag process available at the listed Bag Drop locations, including outside depot hours.
Bag Drop locations
Find your nearest 24/7 Bag Drop.
Choose the 24/7 Bag Drop that best suits your trip. Sandgate also places a Bag Drop beside the depot for customers who use both services.
Depot and 24/7 Bag Drop
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange
81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017
The 24/7 Bag Drop beside our depot. Standard refunds use a Member Number. At Sandgate only, you can instead label every bag with your name, phone number and 'Cash'; we will message you when the cash is ready to collect during trading hours.
Get directions to Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange
Bracken Ridge
Bracken Ridge Plaza, Telegraph Rd & Norris Rd, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017
A practical 24/7 option for Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills and nearby households. Serviced several times weekly.
Get directions to the Bracken Ridge Bag Drop
Brighton
Brighton Bowls Club, 147 Northcote St, Brighton QLD 4017
A convenient 24/7 Bag Drop for Brighton, Shorncliffe and the Sandgate peninsula. Serviced several times weekly.
Get directions to the Brighton Bag Drop
DFO Brisbane
Skygate Parking, 9th Avenue, Pinkenba QLD 4008
A 24/7 Bag Drop option for Brisbane Airport, Pinkenba, Eagle Farm and people passing through Skygate.
Get directions to the DFO Brisbane Bag DropFAQs
Common questions
Can I use Bag Drop anytime?
Yes. Our Bag Drop locations are available 24/7, including outside depot hours and on public holidays.
What do I write on my bags?
Clearly write your Containers for Change Member Number on every bag. We also recommend adding your mobile number.
Do I need a Member Number?
A Member Number is required for standard Bag Drop refunds. The Sandgate location also has a separate labelled-bag cash collection option.
Can I get cash from Bag Drop?
Standard Bag Drop is not instant cash. Use the Sandgate depot counter for cash on the spot, or use the Sandgate-only labelled-bag cash option and collect the cash later during trading hours.
How often are Bag Drops serviced?
Sandgate Bag Drops are serviced several times a week, then counted and processed through your Member Number.
What bags should I use?
Use sturdy bags that are securely tied and will not easily split while waiting for collection.
Can I use Bag Drop on public holidays?
Yes. Bag Drop locations remain available on public holidays.
Where are your Bag Drop locations?
You can use our 24/7 Bag Drops at Sandgate, Bracken Ridge, Brighton and DFO Brisbane. Choose the location that best suits your trip.
How long does it take to receive my refund?
Bag Drop refunds are processed after bags are collected, counted and submitted through your Containers for Change Member Number.
What happens if I forget to write my Member Number?
We need your Member Number to process Bag Drop refunds. If a bag is not labelled clearly, it may delay or prevent payment.
Can I use supermarket bags?
Use sturdy bags that can be tied securely. Avoid thin or overfilled bags that may split before collection.
Can businesses use Bag Drop?
Yes, but regular or high-volume returns may be better suited to commercial collection support. Contact our team if you are unsure.
What if my bag tears?
Use sturdy bags and avoid overfilling them. If a bag tears, the refund may be delayed because the team needs to identify and count the containers safely.
Ready to start using Bag Drop?
Find your nearest Bag Drop.
Use any of our four convenient Bag Drop locations across North Brisbane. For a standard refund, bag your containers, write your Member Number and drop them off whenever it suits you.