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Commercial Collections for North Brisbane businesses.

Turn your workplace containers into measurable value.

A practical collection program helps your business recover refund value, reduce waste and prove sustainability outcomes without adding more work for your team.

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Eligible containers collected

Recover the 10c refund from containers already moving through your workplace.

Cleaner bin areas

Make it easier for staff, tenants and customers to separate containers.

Local team support

Deal directly with the people installing and servicing your program.

Reporting available

Track collection activity, refunds and outcomes.

Business outcomes

Why businesses choose commercial collections.

The right collection program turns a waste stream into a measurable business outcome: recovered refund value, cleaner spaces, simpler staff routines and clearer sustainability reporting.

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Recover money already going to waste

Every eligible container has a 10c refund attached to it. A collection program helps redirect that value back to the business, your team or a nominated cause.

Reduce avoidable landfill

Separate collection bins make it easier to keep eligible drink containers out of general waste and moving through the right recovery stream.

Cleaner workplaces

Clear collection points reduce bin clutter, make staff routines simpler and help back-of-house areas stay organised.

Measurable environmental reporting

Track collections, refunds and impact so sustainability progress can be reported with real numbers instead of guesswork.

Easy for staff to use

The right bins, signage and servicing rhythm make the program easy to follow during busy shifts and normal workdays.

Demonstrate sustainability

Visible collection stations show customers, staff and tenants that your business is taking practical action.
Operational confidence

Designed around the way your site actually works.

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange plans each collection setup around access, volume, staff flow and reporting needs, then supports it with a local team.

Collection assessment

We review your site, volume and access before recommending a practical setup.

No lock-in contracts

Start with an arrangement that fits your workplace and adjust as your needs change.

North Brisbane team

Local support from a family-owned operator based in Sandgate.

Flexible servicing

Collection timing can be planned around volume, access windows and peak periods.

Scheduled collections

Recurring pickups can help keep bin areas tidy and collection routines predictable.

Custom solutions

Choose from mixed bin sizes, pop-up bins and site-specific collection points.

Sustainability reporting

Partner reporting can help track refunds, collections and environmental outcomes.

Dedicated support

You deal with a team that understands your account and can respond quickly.

Fast local response

Local servicing helps resolve changes, full bins and operational questions sooner.

Family owned

Commercial partners work with an established local business trading since May 2019.
How it works

From first enquiry to commercial refunds.

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange starts with your site and builds the collection routine around your volume, access, bin areas and reporting needs.

  1. Contact us

    Tell us about your workplace, location, container volume and current waste setup.

  2. Site assessment

    We review access, bin placement, safety needs, peak periods and the right collection method.

  3. We install collection bins

    Your workplace receives a bin setup matched to your space, volume and audience.

  4. We collect containers

    Our team collects eligible containers through the agreed servicing arrangement.

  5. You receive your refunds

    Refunds are processed through the agreed account, payment or donation pathway.

Collection solutions

Bin options for different spaces, volumes and teams.

The right setup may use one bin size or a combination across floors, tenancy areas, back-of-house spaces and bulk storage points.

A lineup of green Containers for Change wheelie bins ready for commercial collection.

60L

Compact collection bin

For collecting eligible drink containers at the point of use.

Ideal use
Kitchens, staff rooms and small office points.
Recommended for
Offices, consulting rooms and shared workspaces.
Typical capacity
Lower-volume daily collections.

87L

Slimline bin

For collecting containers where space is tight.

Ideal use
Narrow corridors, tenancy foyers and shared work areas.
Recommended for
Offices, body corporates and commercial tenancies.
Typical capacity
Moderate volume where floor space is limited.

120L

Workplace wheelie bin

For collecting eligible containers from regular staff or customer areas.

Ideal use
Back-of-house areas and regular staff collection points.
Recommended for
Hospitality, healthcare, retail and clubs.
Typical capacity
Steady weekly container flow.

240L

High-use wheelie bin

For consolidating collected containers before Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange services the site.

Ideal use
Busy venues, shared facilities and larger collection zones.
Recommended for
Hotels, clubs, warehouses and venues.
Typical capacity
Higher volume with easier manoeuvring.

660L

Bulk collection bin

For consolidating larger container volumes in a serviced collection point.

Ideal use
Large sites with concentrated container volume.
Recommended for
Shopping centres, manufacturing, logistics.
Typical capacity
Bulk storage between scheduled collections.

1100L

Large bulk bin

For consolidating high-volume container streams that Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange services.

Ideal use
Major sites that need fewer container movements.
Recommended for
Airports, stadiums, major venues and large facilities.
Typical capacity
Large-volume commercial programs.

Pop-up

Event and temporary bins

Free to hire for short-term container collection and returned to the depot after use.

Ideal use
Short campaigns, functions, activations and seasonal spikes.
Recommended for
Events, clubs, hospitality and venue activations.
Typical capacity
Temporary collection matched to the event.
10c eligibility

Every eligible container is worth 10 cents.

Clear bin rules protect refund value and make the program easier for staff, visitors and cleaning teams to follow.

Eligible containers

  • Aluminium cans
  • Plastic bottles
  • Glass bottles
  • Fruit Drink Cartons
  • Water bottles
  • Beer
  • Soft drinks
  • Energy drinks
  • Flavoured milk under 1L
  • Wine and spirit bottles

Keep out of bins

  • Food waste
  • Coffee cups
  • Cardboard
  • Paper
  • Plastic packaging
  • General rubbish
  • Glass jars
  • Plain Milk or Milk Alternatives
  • Juice over 1L
  • Cordial
The cost of not returning

Eligible containers can cost your business twice when they go to waste.

Returning containers is not just a recycling decision. It recovers refund value, reduces avoidable waste and gives your team a clearer way to report progress.

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Missed 10c refunds

Every eligible container placed in general waste is a refund your business, staff initiative or nominated cause does not receive.

Paid waste still carries the load

When containers go into waste bins, businesses can still be paying for disposal while losing the refund value.

Less material recovered

A separate container stream helps keep eligible containers out of landfill and mixed waste.

Harder to report progress

A collection program gives your team clearer refund, collection and impact information than an unmanaged bin stream.

Commercial programs are a good fit for

Workplaces, venues and organisations that want eligible containers kept out of general waste.

  • Offices
  • Hotels
  • Shopping Centres
  • Airports
  • Warehouses
  • Manufacturing
  • Sporting Clubs
  • Hospitality
  • Body Corporates
  • Government
  • Healthcare
Service area

Commercial collection across North Brisbane.

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange services commercial partners throughout North Brisbane, with specialist capability for Brisbane Airport, Eagle Farm and Pinkenba sites that need planned access and reliable collection routines.

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange collection vehicles parked at the depot.

Direct local team

Customers deal with the North Brisbane team that installs, services and supports their collections.

Airport-capable servicing

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange holds airport collection capability, Airside Driving Authority and ASIC for eligible Brisbane Airport work.

200+ commercial partners

Established collection support across venues, offices, body corporates, clubs and major sites.

Areas We Service

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange provides commercial Containers for Change collections across North Brisbane. Select your suburb below to learn more about our collection service in your area.

Don't see your suburb? Contact our team to discuss whether we can support your location.

Partner Dashboard

Partner Dashboard

Commercial partners can use the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange Partner Dashboard to track collections, review refunds, download reports and send artwork for in-store billboard promotion.

Collection history

See what has been collected across each site.

Refund tracking

Follow refund value over time.

Environmental reporting

Turn collection activity into useful reporting.

Billboard marketing

Upload artwork for the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange in-store digital billboard.

Downloadable reports

Export reports for finance, operations and sustainability teams.

Partner Dashboard Commercial account
This monthCollections12
RefundsTracked value$842
ContainersReturned8.4k
Billboard artwork Upload supplied
Recent collections

Brisbane AirportCollected

Office towerReport ready

Hospitality venueRefund processed

Commercial partners

Trusted by local venues, clubs and major sites.

Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange already partners with a broad mix of North Brisbane organisations, from hospitality and clubs to airport sites and sporting venues.

Brisbane Airport
Virgin Australia
Sands Social
Kedron-Wavell Services Club
ibis Styles Hotels
Knight Frank
Star Group
Queensland Rail
Two Nudgee Golf Club team members standing with a green Containers for Change bin outside the clubhouse.

Partner case study

Nudgee Golf Club turned course containers into measurable value.

Nudgee Golf Club introduced Containers for Change collection points across its course and clubhouse areas, helping members return eligible containers more consistently while raising funds for local environmental work.

100,000+ containers recycled in 12 months
$10,000 raised for native tree planting
36 greens supported with collection stations
Green Containers for Change bins outside a hospitality venue.

Hospitality

Cleaner back-of-house sorting for busy venues.

Dedicated bins help hospitality teams keep eligible bottles and cans separate during peak service.
A person placing an eligible drink container into a green collection bin at a venue.

Restaurants

Simple collection points customers and staff understand.

Visible container bins make it easier to capture refund value before containers reach general waste.
A resident placing an eligible drink container into a green Containers for Change bin.

Commercial workplaces

Right-sized bins for shared facilities and workplace routines.

A tailored bin mix supports staff kitchens, common areas, loading docks and larger collection points.
Commercial FAQs

Questions businesses ask before getting started.

Clear answers for operations managers, sustainability leads, facility teams, venue managers and business owners.

Is the service free?
Commercial collection arrangements are assessed by site, volume and servicing needs. Contact Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange for a collection assessment so the team can confirm the right setup for your workplace.
What containers are eligible?
Most eligible drink containers between 150mL and 3L with the Queensland 10c refund mark can be returned. If a container is uncertain, check the eligible containers guide or ask the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange team.
How often do you collect?
Collection frequency depends on your container volume, bin capacity, access and agreed servicing plan. Some workplaces need scheduled collections while others prefer collection when bins are nearly full.
Do you provide bins?
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange can recommend and arrange suitable collection bins based on your workplace, available space, expected volume and how containers move through the site.
Can multiple sites share one account?
Multi-site arrangements can be discussed during setup. The best structure depends on your locations, reporting needs and refund pathway.
Can we donate our refunds?
Yes. Refunds can often be directed to a participating charity, club, school or community cause through the agreed Containers for Change pathway.
What if our volume changes?
Your setup can be reviewed as container volume changes. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange can adjust bin mix, servicing and collection points where needed.
How do payments work?
Refunds are processed through the agreed business, organisation, Member Number or donation pathway. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange will confirm the right payment arrangement during setup.
Can we schedule collections?
Yes. Scheduled collections can be arranged where they suit the site, volume and operational requirements.
Do you service outside North Brisbane?
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange's primary commercial collection area is North Brisbane. If your site is nearby or outside the usual area, contact the team to confirm whether servicing is available.

Let's build a collection program that works for your business.

Every workplace is different. We'll recommend the right bins, collection schedule and reporting solution for your site, volume and goals.

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