Full 10c refund
For businesses with an ABN or ACN, and registered charities.
Commercial Collections for North Brisbane
Full 10c refunds with free bins and pickup.
Qualifying businesses and registered charities receive the full 10c refund for every eligible container. Approved commercial partners receive free bins and free collection, then message us when bins are around 90% full.
Free agreed bins
We recommend and supply the right ongoing bin setup for approved partners.
Free pickup
Approved commercial collection partners pay no collection fee.
Reliable Servicing
Message us at around 90% full and we'll organise your next collection.
The practical offer
Commercial collections made simple.
Full refund value, free bins and free pickup for approved commercial partners, with collections organised when your bins are almost full.
10c back per eligible container
Businesses with an ABN or ACN, and registered charities, receive the full 10c refund for every eligible container collected through the commercial service.Free bins for your workplace
Approved commercial collection partners receive their agreed bins at no cost. We'll recommend the right sizes for your volume, space and access.Free commercial collection
There is no pickup fee for approved commercial collection partners. When your bins are ready, contact our team to organise the next collection.Message us at around 90% full
You don't need to guess a collection frequency when you start. Message our team when your bins are around 90% full and we'll arrange the collection.Simple setup
Tell us about your organisation, site, expected volume and collection area. We'll review the details, recommend the setup and organise your bins. How it works
From a simple enquiry to your full refund.
You do not need to choose a bin or predict a collection frequency before you start. Give us the useful site details and we'll guide the setup.
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Sign up
Use the commercial enquiry form and tell us about your organisation, location, container volume and current setup.
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We confirm the right setup
We review your site information, access, collection point, expected volume and operational needs, then recommend the right bins. A site visit is arranged where needed.
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We supply your bins
Approved commercial collection partners receive their agreed collection bins free of charge.
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Contact us at around 90% full
Message our team when your bins are approximately 90% full and we'll organise the collection or swap.
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We collect and process the refund
We collect eligible containers and process the refund through the agreed account, Member Number, payment or donation arrangement.
Get started
A few details are enough to get started.
Share your organisation and contact details, collection address, best estimate of volume, current setup, possible storage location and any access requirements. Include ABN, ACN or registered charity details where relevant. We'll confirm the payment or Member Number details needed for your agreed arrangement during onboarding.
Organisation and contact details Collection address Best estimate of container volume Current setup and storage location Gate, loading dock or access details ABN, ACN or registered charity details
Business outcomes
Why businesses choose commercial collections.
A well-planned collection program can return the full refund value to qualifying partners, improve separation and support reporting while fitting the site's existing routines.
Keep the full refund value
Qualifying commercial partners receive the full 10c refund for every eligible container. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange does not retain part of that 10c refund.
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.
A setup based on real needs
We review your site details, volume, space and access, then recommend a practical bin setup. A site visit is arranged only where needed.Free agreed bins
Approved commercial collection partners receive the bins agreed for their ongoing setup at no cost.
North Brisbane team
Local support from a family-owned operator based in Sandgate.
Demand-led servicing
Message us when your bins are around 90% full and we'll organise the next collection based on actual demand.Regular servicing after history
Once there is enough collection history, we can discuss whether a regular schedule would suit the site.
A setup that can change
We can review the number or size of bins as your actual container volume becomes clear or changes over time.Sustainability reporting
Partner reporting can help track refunds, collections and environmental outcomes.Dedicated support
You deal with a team that can discuss your account, bins and next collection.Direct local contact
Commercial questions and operational changes go to the North Brisbane team.
Family owned
Commercial partners work with an established local business trading since May 2019.
10c eligibility
You receive the full 10c for every eligible container.
Businesses with an ABN or ACN, and registered charities, receive the full refund. Clear bin rules protect that 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.
Refund value goes in the bin
Every eligible bottle, can or carton placed in general waste means 10c your business or nominated cause cannot recover.
General waste fills sooner
Eligible drink containers take up paid rubbish-bin space and can increase the pressure on normal waste servicing.
Containers miss the refund stream
Separate collection points keep eligible drink containers out of mixed waste and moving through Containers for Change.
No collection figures to report
Tracked pickups show the containers returned, refund value recovered and progress your team can share.
Commercial programs are a good fit for
Workplaces, venues and organisations that want eligible containers kept out of general waste.
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Offices Map kitchens, cleaners, floors and loading access into one practical workplace collection path. -
Hotels Connect rooms, bars, functions, housekeeping and back-of-house handover without assuming collector access to guest rooms. -
Shopping Centres Coordinate common areas, food courts, tenants, cleaners and loading-dock responsibilities before choosing collection points. -
Airports Plan zone-specific internal transfer and authorised handover across complex airport and aviation precinct operations. - Warehouses Fit staff drink-container collection around shifts, pedestrian safety, vehicle movements and loading access.
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Manufacturing Keep staff beverage containers in a controlled non-production stream, separate from process and regulated waste. -
Sporting Clubs Plan for training weeks, fixtures, functions, volunteers and secure storage between busy event days. -
Hospitality Build separation into service and close-down routines for restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and function venues. - Body Corporates Agree committee, caretaker, resident, common-property and refund responsibilities before collection begins.
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Government Define scope, procurement, contractor interfaces, site access and records for each participating facility. -
Healthcare Limit collection to approved non-clinical areas with strict clinical, sharps and regulated-waste boundaries. - Facilities Management Use repeatable portfolio governance while keeping access, storage, handover and escalation specific to each managed site.
Service area
Commercial collection across North Brisbane.
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange services approved commercial partners throughout North Brisbane, with specialist capability for Brisbane Airport, Eagle Farm and Pinkenba sites that need planned access and reliable collection routines. Send us your collection address and we'll confirm whether we can help.
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. Business figure last reviewed 4 July 2026.
Areas We Service
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange provides commercial Containers for Change collections across North Brisbane. Locations with a detailed published guide are linked below; all listed locations can be selected in the enquiry form.
- Ascot
- Aspley
- Bald Hills
- Banyo
- Boondall
- Bracken Ridge
- Brighton
- Brisbane Airport
- Carseldine
- Chermside
- Chermside West
- Clayfield
- Deagon
- Eagle Farm
- Fitzgibbon
- Geebung
- Gordon Park
- Griffin
- Hamilton
- Kallangur
- Kedron
- Murrumba Downs
- North Lakes
- Northgate
- Nundah
- Nudgee
- Nudgee Beach
- Pinkenba
- Sandgate
- Shorncliffe
- Stafford
- Strathpine
- Taigum
- Toombul
- Virginia
- Wavell Heights
- Zillmere
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
Billboard artwork Upload supplied
Recent collections
Brisbane AirportCollected
Office towerReport ready
Hospitality venueRefund processed
Commercial partners
A documented local collection example.
This approved Nudgee Golf Club example shows how a collection program can connect site participation with a defined local environmental outcome.
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
Hospitality
Cleaner back-of-house sorting for busy venues.
Dedicated bins help hospitality teams keep eligible bottles and cans separate during peak service.
Restaurants
Simple collection points customers and staff understand.
Visible container bins make it easier to capture refund value before containers reach general waste.
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.
How much do we receive for our containers?
Businesses with an ABN or ACN, and registered charities, receive the full 10c refund for every eligible container collected through the commercial service. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange does not retain part of the 10c container refund for these qualifying partners. If your organisation does not fit one of these categories, contact the team to discuss your situation.
Is the commercial collection service free?
Yes. Approved commercial collection partners receive their agreed ongoing bins free of charge, and there is no fee for commercial collection or pickup.
Do you provide the bins?
Yes. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange supplies the agreed bins free of charge for approved ongoing commercial collection setups and recommends the right size or combination based on volume, available space, the collection point and access.
How do we sign up?
Use the commercial collection enquiry form and share your organisation and contact details, collection address, best estimate of container volume, current setup, possible bin or storage location, and relevant access information. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange will review the details and contact you about the next step.
How often do you collect?
When your bins reach around 90% full, contact our team and we'll organise the next collection. This allows servicing to follow your actual container volume rather than guessing a frequency when you first start.
Can we have regular collections?
When you first start, contact our team when your bins reach around 90% full and we'll organise a collection. This helps us understand how quickly your site actually fills its bins. Once we have enough collection history, we can discuss whether a regular collection schedule would work better for your site.
What bin size do we need?
You do not need to know before contacting us. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange recommends the right bin sizes and combination based on your expected volume, storage space, collection point and access.
What if our container volume changes?
Your setup can change too. Once we see how your workplace uses the service, we can review and adjust the number or size of bins where required.
We already have containers stored. Can you collect them when we start?
Talk to our team about what you already have. Depending on the volume, how the containers are stored, your location and site access, we may be able to arrange an initial collection before moving you onto the ongoing commercial bin setup.
What access do you need to collect our bins?
We need a safe, practical collection point our team can access when servicing your bins. Let us know about loading docks, gates, restricted access, collection windows or other site requirements when you sign up.
Do we need a Containers for Change Member Number?
You do not need to work this out before enquiring. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange confirms the required account, Member Number, payment or donation details during onboarding. If a Containers for Change Member Number is needed for your agreed arrangement, the team will let you know.
How do payments work?
Refunds are processed through the agreed business, organisation, Member Number, payment or donation arrangement confirmed during onboarding. Businesses with an ABN or ACN, and registered charities, receive the full 10c refund for every eligible container collected through their commercial service.
Can multiple sites be managed together?
Multi-site arrangements can be discussed during setup. The best structure depends on your locations, access and reporting needs. The Partner Dashboard can help approved partners review collection history, refunds and reporting across their arrangement.
Can we donate our refunds?
Yes. Refunds can be directed to a participating charity, club, school or community cause through the agreed Containers for Change pathway.
What containers are eligible?
Most eligible drink containers between 150mL and 3L that are included in the Queensland scheme can be returned. Check the eligible containers guide for common inclusions, exclusions and refund-mark guidance, or ask the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange team.
Do you service outside North Brisbane?
North Brisbane is the primary commercial collection area. A listed suburb does not guarantee every servicing arrangement. Send us your collection address and the team will confirm whether Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange can help.
Ready to start a commercial collection?
Tell us about your organisation, site and expected container volume. We'll recommend the right free bins, confirm the refund arrangement and explain what happens next.