A few easy habits make pickups faster, keep your deposits intact, and help your local Collector earn more. Here's how to get every empty ready to go.
Simple steps that make a big difference
A fast splash of water keeps cans and bottles from getting sticky or smelly while they wait. No need to scrub — just empty out any leftovers.
Crushed or flattened containers can be hard to count at the depot and may not scan for their deposit. Leave them whole so every empty earns its full value.
Keeping cans, glass, and plastic loosely grouped speeds up the count at the recycling depot — a small kindness that saves your Collector time.
Use a sturdy bag or a reusable bin so nothing spills or blows away. Tie bags loosely — easy to carry, easy to check.
A garage, porch, or shed corner works great. Keeping empties out of the rain stops mould and keeps labels readable for counting.
Most ready-to-drink beverage containers carry a refundable deposit. Common examples include:
These usually don't carry a deposit — leave them out of your pickup bag so the count stays accurate:
When in doubt, set it aside and ask — your Collector can let you know what their depot accepts.
Work smarter and earn more on every route
Group nearby pickups together so you spend less time travelling and more time collecting. Tight routes mean more stops per trip.
Separate cans, glass, and plastic on the way so the count at the recycling centre goes quickly and you're paid out faster.
Show up in the window you committed to. Happy neighbours schedule again and tell their friends — that's how a route grows.
Save your empties and schedule a pickup — it only takes a minute.
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