Containers for Change

Containers for changeAt the Noosa Resource Recovery Centre, you can now recycle eligible beverage containers and receive a 10-cent refund with the new reverse vending machine (RVM) introduced through the Containers for Change program. Developed by Ecoboxtec, this advanced machine uses artificial intelligence technology to efficiently sort and process containers for recycling.

How to be a change maker

The RVM is located in the Reviva carpark at the Noosa Resource Recovery Centre and is available from 7am to 5pm, seven days a week. Simply follow the steps below to become a change maker!

  1. Collect eligible containers (featuring the 10c symbol)
  2. Visit the Noosa Resource Recovery Centre.
  3. Scan your Containers for Change Member Number (also known as a Scheme ID). If you don't have one, you can create a Scheme ID on the Containers for Change website.
  4. Insert your containers one at a time into the slot.
  5. Choose to donate or allocate the refund to your account once you're done.

Containers for Change FAQs

  • A quick rinse at home will help keep the RVM clean and functioning properly.

  • If the container is empty, the lid can remain on it.

  • Yes, please remove straws and their plastic wrappers before placing poppers in the RVM. Do this before visiting the Noosa Resource Recovery Centre, as general waste bins are not available.

  • No, the RVM is cashless. Refunds are provided via bank deposit or can be donated.   

  • No, the RVM will not accept crushed eligible containers. The RVM uses artificial intelligence to scan the eligible container for the barcode. The barcode determines which bin the container is directed into within the RVM. If the container is crushed, the RVM cannot scan it and it will not be accepted.

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