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Return and Earn is even more convenient in Lake Macquarie

Return and Earn 2 mins read

Lake Macquarie residents have even more locations to recycle their eligible bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine. 

The Woodrising Shopping Centre Return and Earn machine is the 17th return point in the Lake Macquarie region, making it easier than ever to recycle eligible containers and get your 10c refund. 

The machine is located at 84 Hayden Brooke Road, Woodrising. It is open daily from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm. 

“Lake Macquarie residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 496 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.

“Statewide, more than 14.7 billion drink containers have been returned for recycling through the network of over 660 return points across NSW since Return and Earnbegan, resulting in over $1.4 billion in container refunds back in people’s pockets.”   

The new machine features the latest ‘takes-all’ technology, which means all eligible drink containers can be returned through either of the machine’s chutes, without the need to pre-sort glass containers from plastic and aluminium. 

Users can print a voucher for the refund amount, which can be redeemed at Vicsfresh IGA Woodrising for a discount on their shopping or for cash. Users can also opt for payment directly into their bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app. 

Locals can also donate their refund to one of over 400 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app, including Little Wings, who provide free transport to specialist hospitals, including John Hunter, for seriously ill children from regional and remote areas across NSW.

Alternatively, recyclers can donate to the current statewide donation partner, Jeans for Genes, to support research into treatments and cures for children’s genetic conditions.

Return and Earn has become a key fundraising channel for many charities and community groups in NSW.Over$82 million has been raised from donations and fees from hosting return points since the scheme launched in 2017. 

For more information on Return and Earn visit: returnandearn.org.au    

 


About us:

* The Woodrising Shopping Centre Return and Earn machine is located at 84 Hayden Brooke Road, Woodrising. 

* It is open daily from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm. 


Contact details:

Denne Dempsey

M: 0474 313 310

E: [email protected]

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