Charities & community groups
Turn 10-cent containers into ongoing fundraising
Charities, community groups and not-for-profits across Queensland use Containers for Change as an ongoing fundraising stream. Queenslanders can also choose to donate their refund to a cause they care about directly via the organisation’s member number.
OzHarvest
Since 2018, one million containers have been donated to OzHarvest through Containers for Change by corporate supporters, community groups and individual Queenslanders.
Those containers generated $100,000 in refunds, helping OzHarvest deliver 200,000 meals to Queenslanders experiencing food insecurity.
That means every 10 containers donated can help provide two meals.
Schnauzer Rescue Queensland
Schnauzer Rescue Queensland has raised more than $2,000 through Containers for Change, with supporters returning more than 20,000 containers since 2024.
The volunteer-led group uses the funds to support the rescue and rehoming of schnauzers across Queensland, including veterinary care, dental surgery and responsible rehoming.
Thursday Island Animal Support Group
Container refunds are helping the Thursday Island Animal Support Group provide essential veterinary care, with 3,000 animals treated and more than 600 desexing procedures supported across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area.
For several years, the volunteer-run organisation has turned container refunds into better animal health outcomes in some of Queensland’s most remote communities.
Start fundraising through Containers for Change
If your charity, club or community group is looking for a simple way to raise funds, Containers for Change can help turn everyday recycling into regular support for your cause.
Register for a member number, share it with your supporters and encourage your community to donate their 10-cent refunds when they return eligible drink containers.