Turn Your Trash
Into Cash.
Earn 10 cents per eligible container. Book a home pickup with Container Collect, meet us on our Mobile Collection route, or visit us at our Chinchilla depot.
Container Collect
Can't get to a drop-off? We come to you. Book a home pickup online and we'll collect your eligible containers right from your door — no fuss, no travel.
It's as Easy as
1, 2, 3
- 1Book your pickup onlineHead to cash4cans.au/cc and select a date and time that suits you.
- 2Bag up your emptiesCans, bottles, plastics, and cartons — just bag them up, no special packaging needed.
- 3We collect & you get paid!We come to your home and collect. Your refund lands via bank transfer or PayPal.
📞 Or call us on 1800 696 140
Eligible Containers We Collect
♻️ Each eligible container = 10¢ back in your pocket
Mobile Collection
Our truck runs a regular scheduled route across the Western Downs Region. No booking needed — just show up at your nearest stop with your empties and we'll do the rest.
📍 Towns on Our Route
🚐 Runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & select Wednesdays. Check the schedule below!
How Mobile Collection Works
Check the Schedule
Find your nearest stop and time in the run schedule below. We're out Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and select Wednesdays.
Bag Up Your Empties
Cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, and cartons. No special packaging needed — just bag or box them up. Important: label every bag or box with your MemberID so your refund gets processed correctly.
Meet Us at the Stop
No booking required. Just head to your nearest stop at the right time and we'll be there.
Bag Drop — No Cash on Route
It's a bag drop — leave your containers with us. Your refund is paid via bank transfer or PayPal, processed through your MemberID. No cash on mobile runs.
We're Coming to Your Town
No need to travel to Chinchilla — check below to find your nearest stop and time. Bag up your empties and meet us there!
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
2nd Wednesday of the Month
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Prefer a home pickup?
Our Container Collect service lets you book a home pickup at a time that suits you — no need to travel at all.
* Schedule subject to change. Check our Facebook page or call 1800 696 140 for the latest updates.
School & Community Fundraising
Turn your school or community group's recycling into real funding. We partner with local schools, clubs, and organisations to run Container Collect fundraising campaigns.
- ✓Simple setup — we handle the logistics
- ✓Your group earns the 10¢ refund on every container
- ✓Engage students and families in environmental action
- ✓Regular payouts to your nominated account
Great for Schools & Clubs
Every empty can or bottle your community collects puts 10¢ toward your fundraising goal. It adds up fast!
Why Choose Cash for Cans?
Western Downs' only locally owned and operated depot — community-first, always.
Locally Owned & Operated
The Western Downs' only locally owned and operated Containers for Change depot — proudly community-first since 2018.
We Come to You
Our mobile service reaches Miles, Taroom, Jandowae, Tara, Wandowan, and more.
Multiple Payout Options
Cash on the spot, bank transfer, or PayPal — get paid the way that works for you.
Community-First
School fundraising programs and community partnerships that put money back where it belongs.
Flexible Payout Options
Get paid the way that works for you — options vary depending on the service you use.
Cash on the Spot
Walk in with your empties, walk out with cash in hand. Immediate and satisfying.
Depot onlyBank Transfer
We'll transfer your refund directly to your nominated bank account. On mobile runs, this is processed via your MemberID.
Depot, Container Collect & MobilePayPal
Get your refund sent straight to your PayPal account. On mobile runs, this is processed via your MemberID.
Depot, Container Collect & MobileReady to Cash In
Your Empties?
Whether you want to visit the depot, book a mobile collection, or chat about a school fundraising partnership — we'd love to hear from you.
Quick reminders:
- ✅ Container Collect — book a home pickup at cash4cans.au/cc
- ✅ Mobile Collection — no booking needed, just show up at your nearest stop
- ✅ Depot — walk-ins welcome, 19 Malduf St, Chinchilla, 10am–4pm daily
- ✅ School fundraising enquiries always welcome