B Corp Certified · Australian made · 17,000+ recyclers · 4,264+ reviews
From $15
★★★★★4.8 out of 5 – 721 reviews
Recycle What Your Council Can't
Box up your hard-to-recycle household items, post them to us with a pre-paid label, and we make sure they are recycled responsibly right here in Australia. It's that easy.
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2. Post it
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3. We recycle it
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Recycled in Australia
"We have a paper bag in a corner, drop in the items, when full use a shoe box, pay $15 for a label, drop at nearest post office. EASY."
– Clive G., Verified Buyer
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Important update
The cost of BRAD is increasing for the first time in 6+ years. Due to rising postage and operating costs we have made the difficult decision to increase our prices. From July 1 2026, here's what's changing:
2kg digital label: $15 → $18
2kg printed label: $18 → $23
4kg printed label: $33 → $35
We're also phasing out all vouchers. From July 1, 2026 you will not earn a voucher for your recycling. The good news is the price of 4kg digital labels, BRAD Drop Offs and BRAD Mega Boxes is staying exactly the same. So if you've been sending in 2kg boxes, I'd encourage you to think about consolidating into a 4kg box, it's still $30 to recycle 4kg, we're just asking you to send in bigger boxes, less often. Read more here.
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14%
Of plastic gets recycled in Australia – we want to change that
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Simple as 1-2-3
How BRAD Works
No trip to the tip. No confusing council rules. Just box, post, and feel good about it.
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Box It Up
Collect your hard-to-recycle items at home. When your shoe box or medium box is full, you are ready to go.
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Post It
Purchase a pre-paid label, stick it on your box, and drop it at any Australia Post location or red post box.
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We Recycle It
Our team sorts your items by material type and sends them to specialty Australian recyclers. Nothing goes offshore.
What Can You Recycle?
All the Things Your Council Won't Take
If your kerbside bin can't handle it, BRAD probably can. We accept items from any brand – not just the ones sold on Banish.
Blister Packs
Medical, vitamin & supplement packs
Coffee Cups & Lids
Single-use cups, lids & coffee pods
Dental Products
Toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, floss
Bottle Top Lids
Plastic tops from drinks, milk, sauce
Skin & Body Care
Empty bottles, tubes, jars from hair & body
Soy Sauce Fish
Plastic soy sauce fish & small containers
Pumps & Sprays
Spray triggers and pump tops
Contact Lens Cases
Contact lens cases & packets
Pens & Markers
Pens, highlighters, markers, correction tape
Beauty Products
Lip balm, mascara, eyeliner tubes
Plastic Tubes
Tubes from creams & gels
Bread Tags
Plastic bread tags & clips
Glasses
Reading glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses
Straws
Plastic straws & stirrers
Cutlery
Plastic forks, knives, spoons
Ready to clear out your recycling drawer? Labels start from just $15 and every item is recycled right here in Australia.
Most household items are too small, made of too many mixed materials, or just too tricky for your kerbside bin. So they end up in landfill – even when you put them in the yellow bin with good intentions.
Toothpaste tubes, blister packs, coffee pods, bottle top lids – these everyday items need specialty recycling that most councils simply don't offer.
That's exactly why we built BRAD – the Banish Recycling and Diversion program. One of the largest hard-to-recycle programs in Australia.
Which Size?
Pick the Right Box for Your Recycling
Most people start with a Regular (shoe box). If you have been saving up for a while or want to send more, go Medium.
Size
Weight
Dimensions
Price (Digital)
Regular (shoe box)
Up to 2 kg
35 × 24 × 14 cm
$15
Medium (beer box)
Up to 4 kg
39 × 27 × 26 cm
$30
Printed labels cost an extra $3. Choose Printed if you don't have access to a printer.
What Recyclers Say
4.8 Stars from 721 Verified Recyclers
★★★★★
"We have a paper bag in a corner, drop in the appropriate items, when full use a shoe box, pay $15 for a label online from BRAD, drop in nearest post office. EASY."
Clive G.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"I had been saving all the fiddly little plastic bits and bobs that didn't fit any standard recycling bins, for years. I knew eventually someone would take them. Banish does! And it is all so easy to do, so streamlined."
Sally A.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"The BRAD pre-paid label is my incentive to keep going with saving the small bits of plastic which would otherwise end up in landfill. The label saves me money at the Post Office. The process is easy to stick to."
Nina B.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"I love that I can recycle all those little bits and pieces that my council bin cannot take. The process is so simple – box it up, stick the label on, and drop it at the post office. Done!"
Mel T.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"Been using BRAD for over a year now. It feels so good knowing my old beauty products and toothpaste tubes are actually being recycled properly instead of going to landfill. Highly recommend."
Jessica R.
Verified Buyer
★★★★★
"My kids love helping me sort items into the BRAD box. It has become a family activity and a great way to teach them about recycling. The shoe box size is perfect for us."
Sarah K.
Verified Buyer
Questions?
Everything You Need to Know
What can I recycle with BRAD?
We accept items from any brand including: empty beauty and skincare products, toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, blister packs, coffee pods, bottle top lids, pumps and sprays, glasses and sunglasses, pens and markers, bread tags, contact lens cases, soy sauce fish, and more. If you are unsure, email brad@banish.com.au.
How do I get my label after purchase?
After purchasing, you will receive an email with a form. Fill it out when you are ready to send your box and your label will be generated instantly. If you chose Digital, you print it at home. If you chose Printed, we post it to your address. If you have not received the email within 2 hours, contact info@banish.com.au.
Which size should I choose?
Most people start with a Regular (shoe box size, up to 2 kg). If you have been collecting for a while or have bulkier items, go with Medium (beer box size, up to 4 kg). If your parcel is under 2 kg but physically large, you will need a Medium label. Parcels that exceed the size limits may incur additional fees.
Why does recycling cost money?
The fee covers the cost of specialty recycling for hard-to-recycle items, which require specialised processes and facilities that councils do not offer. Your contribution enables us to process these items responsibly on-shore in Australia, keeping them out of landfill.
Can I drop off instead of posting?
Yes! Our Sustainability Hub is at Sydney's Central Station, open Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. A drop-off is $10 per 2 kg. You can also volunteer to help sort recycling, sessions run every week.
What does BRAD not accept?
We cannot accept: prescription bottles, inhalers and asthma puffers, syringes, insulin pens, bottle top rings and spouts, plastic razors and blades, metal bottle tops, sponges, aerosol cans, perfume bottles, nail polish bottles, electronic items, or bio-hazardous waste.
I don't have a printer – can I still use BRAD?
Absolutely. You can select the Printed option (+$3) and we will post the label to you. Alternatively, you can take your digital label to an Australia Post, Officeworks, or library to print it.
Stop Throwing Away What Can Be Recycled
From $15 per label. Posted from anywhere in Australia. Everything recycled on-shore.
