Fundraising Program

Containers for Change Schools Program

Turn empty drink containers into funds for your school community while helping students learn practical recycling habits.

What is Containers for Change?

Containers for Change is Queensland’s 10 cent refund scheme for eligible empty drink containers. For schools and community groups, it provides a practical way to raise funds while encouraging recycling and environmental responsibility.

P&Cs QLD has partnered with Containers for Change to help bring resources, infrastructure and inspiration to members so more schools can participate through the Wave of Change program.

Get free bins delivered to your school for use across campus and at school-based events.

Access free collection of empty containers once your bins are full.

Encourage families to donate containers during school pick-up and drop-off.

Receive a free take-home recycling bag for each student.

Educate students about recycling, sustainability and keeping school environments clean.

Use free marketing resources to promote your school’s recycling and fundraising efforts.

Get involved

A successful Containers for Change program works best when the P&C, school leadership, teachers and families are all involved. Funds are paid into the P&C bank account to ensure they are used in the best interests of the school.

Submit an expression of interest

Learn how it works

Find out how the refund scheme works and how your school community can start collecting eligible containers.

How it works

Resources you can use

Use these resources to help plan, launch and manage Containers for Change collections at your school.

Operations Guide

A practical guide to help introduce and prepare your team for fundraising with Containers for Change.

Download guide

Risk Assessment Template

Complete this template to support safe planning and delivery of your school’s container collection activities.

Download template

Already using Containers for Change?

Tell us how your school is using the program and share what is working well.

Complete the survey