No-cost bins
Collection bins are supplied at no cost for suitable Toombul sites.
Commercial collections in Toombul.
Bottle and can collection for Toombul businesses.
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange helps Toombul businesses keep eligible drink containers out of general waste, recover the full 10-cent refund and set up practical collection bins that fit the way each site operates.
Full 10c refund
Every eligible container keeps its refund value through the agreed pathway.
200+ partners
Trusted by commercial partners across North Brisbane.
Local support
Family-owned team based in Sandgate and servicing Toombul.
Local collection planning
Toombul collection programs should work around real business movement.
Toombul businesses need a collection program that fits daily operations, not a one-size-fits-all bin drop. The right setup considers access, staff routines, customer areas, cleaning shifts, storage space and how eligible containers are generated throughout the week.
Who we work with
Collection setups for the way Toombul businesses actually operate.
A useful suburb page should reflect real business routines. In Toombul, that means matching the collection setup to the way staff, customers, cleaners, tenants and community groups actually use the site.
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Retail, hospitality and customer-facing sites
Toombul businesses with staff areas, customer spaces, back-of-house routines or shared tenancy areas can use dedicated bins to keep eligible bottles and cans separate before they reach general waste.
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Offices, clinics and professional workplaces
For offices, health services and professional teams in Toombul, collection often starts with a simple staff-room or shared kitchen point. A right-sized bin keeps the routine easy for staff, cleaners and visitors.
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Schools, clubs, gyms and community venues
Toombul schools, clubs, gyms and community sites can recover refund value from events, canteens, training nights and member areas. Refunds can return to the organisation or support a nominated cause where arranged.
Site fit before schedule
The right setup depends on where containers actually appear.
For a Toombul cafe, the priority may be back-of-house bottle and can separation after service. For an office or clinic, it may be a tidy staff-room bin. For a school, gym or club, it may be a visible collection point that can support fundraising. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange reviews the site before recommending bins and collection timing.
- Retail tenancies and back-of-house areas
- Cafes, restaurants and food service operators
- Medical, allied health and office workplaces
- Professional services and administration teams
- Gyms, clubs, sporting facilities and community venues
- Schools, charities and fundraising groups
Eligible containers
Eligible containers, refund value and contamination rules.
Businesses receive 10 cents for every eligible drink container collected through the program. The easiest way to protect that value is to keep the collection stream simple: eligible drink containers in, rubbish and other recycling out.
Every eligible drink container has refund value.
Toombul businesses can receive the full 10-cent refund for each eligible container collected through the agreed pathway. That value can return to the business, support a staff initiative or be directed to a participating cause where arranged.
Check the full eligible containers guideExamples that usually belong in collection bins
- Aluminium cans
- Plastic water and soft drink bottles
- Glass beer and soft drink bottles
- Eligible juice cartons
- Energy drink containers
- Flavoured milk containers under 1L
Items that should never enter collection bins
- Coffee cups and lids
- Food waste
- Cardboard and paper
- Plastic wrap or packaging
- Glass jars
- Milk or juice containers over 1L
- General rubbish
- Cleaning or chemical containers
Contamination matters because food, coffee cups, packaging and general rubbish slow down sorting, reduce the quality of the container stream and make recycling outcomes harder to protect.
How it works
A visual collection process for Toombul sites.
The setup is intentionally practical: understand the site, place the right bins, keep containers clean and eligible, then collect and process them through the agreed refund pathway.
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Talk through the Toombul site
Share your address, access points, trading pattern, container volume and whether refunds should go to the business, a Member Number or a nominated cause.
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Choose bins that fit the space
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange supplies collection bins at no cost, from small staff-room collection points through to larger back-of-house or shared bin areas.
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Separate eligible containers clearly
Staff, tenants or customers place eligible bottles, cans and cartons into the collection bins instead of general waste.
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Collect, process and report where useful
The local team collects and processes the containers. Reporting can be discussed for operations, finance or sustainability teams.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby North Brisbane service areas.
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange also services nearby commercial areas around Toombul. Select a nearby suburb to view the relevant commercial collection page.
Related services
Helpful next steps for Toombul businesses.
Use these pages to check eligibility, payment options, school and fundraising pathways, or the broader commercial collection service.
Commercial Collections
Review the full North Brisbane commercial collection service, bin options and partner support.
View service Eligible Containers
Check the detailed guide before introducing a collection station at your Toombul site.
Check eligibility 
Member Numbers
Understand electronic refund pathways for businesses, staff initiatives and nominated causes.
Learn more 
Schools Collection Program
Connect school communities with collection support and practical Containers for Change education.
View program 
Fundraising
Use container refunds to support clubs, charities, community groups and local campaigns.
Explore fundraising 
Contact
Ask the Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange team to recommend a bin setup and collection schedule for Toombul.
Contact us Toombul FAQs
Questions Toombul businesses ask before starting.
Answers for retail managers, hospitality operators, clinic teams, office managers, schools, clubs and community organisations.
Do you collect from commercial sites in Toombul?
Yes. Toombul is in Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange's North Brisbane commercial collection area. The team can discuss collection support for suitable business, workplace, school, club and community sites.
What types of Toombul businesses can use commercial collection?
Retail, hospitality, office, medical, education, club, gym, community and larger workplace sites can enquire. The best setup depends on container volume, access, storage space and how containers move through the site.
Do you provide the bins?
Yes. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange supplies collection bins at no cost for suitable commercial collection sites and recommends the right bin mix for your available space and container volume.
How often can collections happen in Toombul?
Collection frequency depends on container volume, bin capacity, site access and storage space. Some businesses need scheduled collections while others arrange collection when bins are nearly full.
How much does commercial collection cost?
The commercial collection service is free for suitable sites. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange will confirm the practical arrangement, bin setup and collection rhythm after understanding your Toombul business.
Does our business receive the full 10-cent refund?
Yes. Businesses can receive the full 10-cent refund for every eligible drink container collected through the agreed pathway. Refunds can also be directed to a participating cause where that is part of the setup.
What containers should staff put in the bins?
Eligible drink containers generally include many aluminium cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles and cartons between 150mL and 3L that carry the Queensland 10c refund mark. Use the Eligible Containers page for the detailed guide.
What should never go in collection bins?
Food waste, coffee cups, cardboard, plastic packaging, glass jars, large milk or juice containers, general rubbish and any clinical or chemical waste should never go into Containers for Change collection bins.
Can we get collection reporting?
Collection reporting can be discussed where it helps your finance, operations or sustainability team. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange will confirm what reporting is appropriate for your collection arrangement.
Can a school, charity or club receive our Toombul business refunds?
Yes, where the refund pathway is set up for that purpose. Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange can talk through donation and fundraising options for participating schools, charities, clubs and community groups.
Start with a quick site conversation
Make your Toombul container collection simple to start and easy to keep running.
Tell Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange about your site, container volume and access needs. The team will recommend the bin setup, collection schedule and refund pathway that makes sense for your business.
- No-cost bins for suitable sites
- Full 10-cent refund on eligible containers
- Family-owned North Brisbane operator