Our bottle and can recycling Adelaide depot is conveniently located in Thebarton, just 5km from the Adelaide CBD.
We accept all different types of bottles, from glass to soft plastic, with and without the “10c refund” marking. We also offer fast drive-thru, drop-off and commercial pick-up services.
Can and bottle recycling Adelaide is currently incentivised by the South Australian Government's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).
The CDS allows a 10-cent refund to be provided for approved beverage containers, many of which will state “10c refund at collection depots when sold in SA” on the label.
This includes many types of glass, plastic, liquid paperboard and aluminium containers, bottles and cans.
As a local, family owned and operated business, we’re passionate about protecting Adelaide’s resources and maintaining a sustainable future for generations to come.
Founded over 40 years ago, Thorntons Bottle Recycling Depot started as a small facility in Thebarton. It has since grown to become one of Adelaide’s leading recycling centres and expanded into a state-of-the-art depot.
As our client base grew over the years, we’ve reinvested our resources into improving our recycling technology and in turn expanding our list of recyclable items. Why? Because having a sustainable business means that we can enjoy a cleaner, greener Adelaide.
Being just a few minutes from Adelaide CBD in Thebarton means that clients from all northern, eastern, southern and western suburbs of Adelaide can easily drop in.
The simple act of dropping off recyclables can help towards reducing landfill and pollution, conserve our natural energy resources and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, you’ll even get paid for your efforts. Small positive actions can add up to making a big difference over time.
Leave the lids on loosely and ensure they are not broken to be eligible for a 10c refund.
Eligible for a 10c refund if they are not crushed, under 3L volume, with the lids removed:
Our bottle return depot accept all types of empty drink recycle cans, including:
Ask one of our staff for assistance if you’re not sure what’s accepted. We take:
Our friendly and efficient staff are well trained in quickly identifying, sorting and counting your items, even if you cruise into our drive thru service with a large recycling drop off.
To ensure that you’re eligible for a refund, follow these steps:
- Avoid removing labels from containers
- Avoid crushing down cans and bottles
- Sort your containers into different materials
- Ensure all containers are empty and rinsed clean
- Remove bottle lids, but plastic rings around the neck can stay
- Ensure that your bags aren’t too heavy
You can arrange for our recycling pick-up service to visit your pub, club, function centre, restaurant, cafe or other commercial premises.
Our bottle depot will supply you with large, sturdy, clean bins, brackets and bale frames to make the collection and sorting process simple.
THE STAFF AT THORNTONS ARE VERY FRIENDLY, AND GOOD SERVICE. QUICK AND EASY DRIVE-THRU
THORNTONS IS MY LOCAL RECYCLING DEPOT. THEY REFUND BOTTLE AND CANS FOR CASH ALSO THEY TAKE SCRAP METAL WHICH IS A BONUS.
THE GUYS AT THORNTON'S ARE NICE A HELPFUL, THERE PICK UP SERVICE IS ALWAYS ON TIME WHICH IS GREAT. I'VE BEEN USING THORNTONS PICK-UPS FOR A WHILE AND THEY ARE VERY GOOD.
JUST MOVED TO THEBARTON FROM DOWN SOUTH AND THE SERVICE HERE AT THORNTONS ARE ONE THE BEST I'VE SEEN. THESE GUYS KNOW WHAT THERE DOING, GREAT STAFF TOO. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
Juice cartons, flavoured milk cartons up to 600mL volume, plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans, and Yakult yoghurt drink bottles are eligible for the 10c refund.
However, we’ll accept other recyclable containers, such as glass food jars, juice and flavoured milk containers exceeding 1L volume, as well as bottles for cleaning products, plain milk and cordial.
Here’s how to properly prepare your bottles and cans for the recycling process:
We’re conveniently open 7 days a week for your convenience during the following hours:
As part of the South Australian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme, you’re eligible for a refund of 10 cents for every bottle, can or container with a “10c refund” symbol on its label.
Bottles are first sorted into different materials so they can undergo different recycling processes. After being cleaned, plastic bottles are shredded or melted down into smaller fragments and compacted into bales.