Gunnedah residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans with the opening of a Return and Earn machine at Coles.
As the second return point in the Gunnedah City Council area, it is now even more convenient for local community members to redeem their eligible bottles and cans to get the 10c refund.
“Gunnedah residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned more than 36 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since Return and Earn started,” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator for Return and Earn.
Recyclers using the machine 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 to the current statewide donation partner Foodbank NSW & ACT.
Foodbank NSW& ACT is a food relief charity providing much needed assistance to individuals and families across NSW and the ACT.
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.
Over 12 billion drink containers have been returned for recycling through the Return and Earn network of over 640 return points across NSW, resulting in more than $1.2 billion in refunds back to the community.
“I encourage everyone to make Return and Earn a part of your routine to help reduce litter, protect the environment and get a bit of extra cash for your efforts,” said Mr. Dorney.
The Return and Earn Coles Gunnedah machine is located in the car park at 80/98 Little Conadilly St, Gunnedah. It will be open daily from 7:00am to 9:00pm.
For more information on Return and Earn visit: www.returnandearn.org.au
Key Facts:
Gunnedah residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans with the opening of a Return and Earn machine at Coles.
Contact details:
Denne Dempsey 0474 313 310
E: [email protected]