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Deposit return in Western Australia

Check the on-pack identifier before travelling. Only containers covered by this system and meeting its condition rules are eligible for a refund.

PACKAGE LABEL GUIDE

How to identify eligible containers

Look for the Australian 10c refund statement on the container.

What to look for
10c REFUND · WA · CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
Where it appears
The full wording can mention participating state or territory of purchase.

The 10c refund wording is more important than any one graphic layout.

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Illustrative beverage package showing where to find the deposit identifier in Western Australia
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Eligible scope

Most eligible beverage containers between 150 ml and 3 litres carrying the refund marking.

Common exclusions

Common exclusions include plain milk containers, wine and spirit bottles and containers outside state scheme rules; check the local list.

How to return

Use an authorised refund point, reverse-vending machine, depot or other scheme return route.

  1. Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
  2. Return eligible containers empty; refund-point condition requirements vary.
  3. Confirm the selected return point before travelling.

Official sources

Checked 2026-08-12