FAQs

  • When you see the label that says "10c refund at collection depots when sold in SA," it means you can look forward to a nice 10-cent refund for that container when you return it!

  • There is absolutely no limit to the total number of containers that you can bring to our facility for recycling.

  • Yes! Please take off lids and caps from plastic bottles.

  • Refunds may be denied if the container is unidentifiable.

  • To ensure a smooth recycling process, please bring your bottles and cans in sturdy plastic bags or cardboard boxes that are easy to handle and not too heavy.

    By organising the containers into separate groups—cans, glass, and plastic—you’ll help us count them more efficiently!

  • Yes, we do accept crushed cans.

  • Crushing cans for recycling is not advisable. Soft drinks and beer cans are returned to their respective companies for processing. When cans are crushed, it complicates identification and sorting, resulting in longer wait times for payment.

  • Yes, you can certainly recycle those bottles. Unfortunately, there is no cash refund available for these specific bottles, but by recycling them properly, you are making a positive contribution to the environment and helping reduce waste in our landfills.