The Shire Return and Earn

02/04/2026

We are CLOSED this Easter long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday.

12/03/2026

15/02/2026

Offenders CHARGED.

Hi. As you may be aware we have had some issues with 2 persons driving a white HUSO truck Registration number EWO49K stealing Purple bins in the Heathcote and Engadine area. We have been advised a person has been dealt with by Police however if your bin has been stolen please report this to Sutherland Police and provide us with an event number and we will arrange a replacement. We ask anybody with any information or CCTV to send this to us at [email protected] and if requested we will keep all information provided confidential. We take all theft from our purple bins seriously and we pursue anyone stealing from our customers using the full extent of the law.as a reminder ALL of our vehicles are Purple trucks.

15/02/2026

9News has been given a rare look inside the backbone of the operation at Eastern Creek of Return and Earn, as it gears up for its busiest period of the year....

12/02/2026

03/02/2026

Do not crush containers or remove barcodes

Don't crush your bottles and cans!🚫

Our machines need to read the barcode on your containers to know if they are eligible for a 10c refund. So make sure the barcode is unobstructed when you return your containers.

01/02/2026

Work available. Drivers wanted. To keep up with the huge demand we are looking for the services of drivers to join our fleet. Permanent or casual hours available. Apply within on Tuesday. Must be fit and healthy with a good driving record.

21/01/2026

We are currently doing fortnightly collections due to demand and public holidays so please be ready for emails to have your bin ready and let us stay on track to catch up, we also have another public holiday on Monday so will be closed. Have a good and safe Australia Day and we will see you in the coming days.