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flag ACT now refunds 10 cents for returned wine bottles, expanding recycling efforts.

flag The Australian Capital Territory has expanded its container refund scheme to include wine bottles, allowing residents to return them for a 10-cent refund at designated collection points. flag The change, effective January 2026, extends the existing program—previously limited to certain beverages—to all wine bottles, aiming to boost recycling rates, reduce litter, and support the territory’s zero-waste goals. flag The initiative is part of broader environmental efforts to promote sustainable waste management and a circular economy.

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