Glenmore Park residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with a brand new Return and Earn machine now open at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre.
The new machine is the 19th return point in the Penrith local government area, making it even easier for the community to redeem their eligible bottles and cans to receive the 10 cent refund.
“Penrith residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 422 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began.” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator for Return and Earn.
Local recyclers can print a voucher for the refund amount, which can be redeemed for cash at Coles, or they can opt for an e-voucher or payment directly into their bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.
Locals can also choose to donate their refund to one of over 300 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app or the current state-wide donation appeal for Little Wings. The charity provides free air and ground transport for seriously ill children from regional and remote areas across NSW to access life-saving medical treatments.
Return and Earn has become a key fundraising channel for many charities and community groups in NSW. More than $62 million has been raised from donations and fees from hosting return points since the scheme launched in 2017.
Return and Earn recently celebrated the milestone of 12 billion drink containers returned for recycling across its network of more than 630 return points in NSW, resulting in more than $1.2 billion in refunds to the community.
“I encourage everyone to make Return and Earn a part of your regular recycling routine. Together we can all contribute to a more sustainable future, where the materials that our bottles, cans and cartons are made of are kept in use and out of landfill.
“Not only does it help the environment, but it gives people a great chance to get a bit of extra cash in their pockets.” said Mr. Dorney.
The HomeCo. Glenmore Park Return and Earn machine is located in the car park at 1 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park and will be open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
For more information on Return and Earn visit: www.returnandearn.org.au
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Key Facts:
Glenmore Park residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with a brand new Return and Earn machine now open at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre.
The HomeCo. Glenmore Park Return and Earn machine is located in the car park at 1 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park and will be open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Contact details:
Denne Dempsey 0474 313 310
E: denne.dempsey@exchangeforchange.com.au
