Our depot is in Sandgate
81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017
Bottle & can returns for Banyo residents
Containers for Change Near Banyo
Looking for Containers for Change near Banyo? Visit Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange at 81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017. Use our automated machines for 10-cent refunds, or leave the counting with our team through Drop & Go when you’re short on time.
Six automated machines
Return in-store and take your docket to the cashier.
10¢ per eligible container
Choose cash in-store or a Member Number refund.
Drop & Go
Staff-assisted returns during trading hours. Get paid after counting.
Choose your return
Two Easy Ways to Return Your Bottles and Cans
Travelling from Banyo? Choose how you want to return before you leave home. Both services are available at our Sandgate depot during trading hours.
Count them yourself · paid in-store
Return In-Store
Use our automated container counting machines and watch your refund grow.
- Visit our Sandgate depot during opening hours and choose one of our six automated machines.
- Press Start, then sort your containers onto the labelled glass, plastics and aluminium belts. Our team can help.
- Press Stop when you finish and collect your docket.
- Present your docket to the cashier for your refund, including cash if you prefer.
Machine capability: up to 200 containers per minute under suitable conditions. Actual speed depends on the containers and how they are loaded.
Little helpers are welcome: stools are available for children using the machines with adult supervision.
Learn About In-Store ReturnsLeave the counting with us · paid later
Drop & Go
Ideal for larger returns, a busy day or anyone who would prefer to leave their containers with our team.
- Visit our Sandgate depot during trading hours and ask our team for Drop & Go.
- We’ll help unload your containers into our bins.
- Leave your name, mobile number and Member Number for an account-based refund, or choose cash collection.
- Get on with your day. We count your containers, process your Member Number refund or text when your cash is ready to collect.
Your refund: 10 cents per eligible container, with no Drop & Go service fee. Cash collection requires a return visit during trading hours.
Counting time varies with your load and depot demand. This staff-assisted service operates during trading hours.
How Drop & Go WorksBanyo → Sandgate
How to Get to Our Depot from Banyo
Our depot is located at 81 Kempster Street, Sandgate, making it a convenient option for Banyo residents looking to return their eligible bottles and cans.
- Start in central BanyoBanyo Railway Station
Use the station as your starting point, or change it to your own address in Google Maps.
- Your destinationSandgate Bottle & Can Exchange81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017
Opposite the Sandgate PCYC.
Plan your visit
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Closed public holidays
Check Google Maps for current route options and travel estimates before leaving Banyo.
Call 0499 699 295A practical local option
Why Return Your Containers with Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange?
Automated counting, flexible return options and help from our local team.
Return In-StoreFast automated counting
Six machines make returning eligible bottles and cans straightforward.
Convenient Drop & Go
Leave your containers with our team and continue with your day.
10-cent container refunds
Receive 10 cents for each eligible container accepted in-store.
Family-friendly depot
Stools help children join in with an adult supervising.
Friendly local team
Ask for help unloading, counting or checking container eligibility.
Easy to find
81 Kempster Street, Sandgate, opposite Sandgate PCYC.
Look for the 10c refund mark and check eligibility before you pack.
Before you leave Banyo
What Bottles and Cans Can You Return?
Most eligible drink containers are between 150 mL and 3 L, subject to Queensland scheme rules and exclusions. Common examples include eligible:
- Aluminium drink cans
- Plastic drink bottles
- Glass drink bottles
- Eligible flavoured milk containers under 1 L
- Eligible juice containers, with size and drink-type exclusions
- Steel drink cans
- Eligible poppers and liquid paperboard cartons
Not every drink container qualifies. Plain milk containers are excluded, as are flavoured milk and pure juice containers of 1 L or more. Empty your containers before returning them and ask our team if you need help.
These are examples, not a complete eligibility guide. See the official Queensland Containers for Change eligibility information for current rules.
Containers for Change Banyo, Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers for Banyo residents planning a return at our Sandgate depot.
Where is the nearest Containers for Change depot to Banyo?
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange is an option for Banyo residents at 81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017, opposite Sandgate PCYC. To compare refund points near your own starting address, use the official Containers for Change location finder. The directions on this page start at Banyo Railway Station.
Is there a Containers for Change depot in Banyo?
Our depot is in Sandgate, at 81 Kempster Street, and welcomes customers travelling from Banyo. For current refund points within Banyo itself, check the official Containers for Change location finder. At Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange, you can use automated machines or staff-assisted Drop & Go during trading hours.
How do I get to Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange from Banyo?
Use the interactive map and Open Directions in Google Maps button on this page. The driving journey starts at Banyo Railway Station and ends at 81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017, opposite Sandgate PCYC. In Google Maps, change the starting point to your own address and check current route conditions before leaving.
Can I get cash for my bottles and cans?
Yes. Return eligible containers using our in-store machines, collect your docket and present it to the cashier for a cash refund. You can also choose an electronic refund through your Containers for Change Member Number. With Drop & Go, cash is collected later, after we text you that your count is complete.
Can I drop off my bottles and cans without waiting?
Yes. Use Drop & Go during trading hours at our Sandgate depot. Our team helps unload your containers into our bins and takes your name, mobile number and Member Number if you want an account-based refund. You can then leave while we count. If you choose cash, we text when it is ready to collect.
How much do I get for recycling bottles and cans?
You receive 10 cents for each eligible drink container accepted through Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme. For example, 100 eligible containers return $10. The same 10-cent refund applies to our in-store and Drop & Go services, with no Drop & Go service fee. Containers that are not eligible do not receive a refund.
Do I need to sort my containers before visiting?
You do not need to pack separate bags before visiting. Empty your containers, then sort as you load: glass on the glass belt, aluminium cans on the aluminium belt, and eligible plastic bottles, poppers and steel drink containers on the plastics belt. Follow the machine labels and ask our team if you are unsure.
Can I bring a large number of bottles and cans?
Yes. Larger returns are welcome at Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange. Use our six automated machines if you want to complete the return yourself, or choose Drop & Go and leave the counting with our team. Visit during trading hours; counting time depends on the size of your return and how busy the depot is.
What are your opening hours?
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange is open monday to friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and saturday and sunday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. We are closed on public holidays. These trading hours apply to in-store returns and staff-assisted Drop & Go at 81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017. Our separate 24/7 Bag Drop service uses a different return process.
Can children help return bottles and cans?
Yes. Children are welcome to help recycle at Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange under adult supervision. Stools are available at our automated machines so younger helpers can reach the loading area and watch the live count grow. Ask our team for help with using the machines and choosing the right container belts.
Looking for a refund point within Banyo itself? Check the official Containers for Change location finder for current locations.
Ready to return?
Bring your bottles and cans. We’ll help with the rest.
Sandgate Bottle & Can Exchange81 Kempster Street, Sandgate QLD 4017