Forster residents have even more locations to recycle their eligible bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine.
The Breese Parade Return and Earn machine is the 15th return point in the MidCoast Council area, making it easier than ever to recycle eligible containers and get your 10c refund.
The new machine is located at 8 Breese Parade, Forster. It is open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm.
“MidCoast Council residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 258 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 15.4 billion drink containers have been returned for recycling through the network of over 660 return points across NSW since Return and Earn began, resulting in over $1.5 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 any of the machine’s four chutes, without the need to pre-sort glass containers from plastic and aluminium.
Recyclers can print a voucher for the refund amount, which can be redeemed at Coles for a discount on their shopping or for cash. Recyclers can also opt for an e-voucher or payment directly into their bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.
Locals can also donate their refund to one of over 500 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app, including Great Lakes Women’s Shelter, which provides accommodation and support for women seeking refuge from domestic violence or homelessness.
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 $91 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:
KEY FACTS
- The Breese Parade Return and Earn machine is located at 8 Breese Parade, Forster.
- The machine is open daily from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm.
Contact details:
Denne Dempsey
M: 0474 313 310
