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New machine makes it easy to 'return and earn' in Morisset

Return and Earn

Morisset residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with a new Return and Earn machine now open at Morisset Square.

The new return point is the 15^th in Lake Macquarie, so it’s now even easier for the local community to redeem their eligible bottles and cans to get the 10 cent refund.

“Lake Macquarie residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 412 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.

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 donate their refund to one of the many donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app, including local charity Lake Macquarie Suicide Prevention & Support Network,  or they can donate to the current state-wide donation appeal in support of Little Wings. Little Wings provide free air and ground transport for seriously ill children from regional and remote areas across NSW, allowing for 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 Morisset Square Return and Earn machine is in the car park at 35 Yambo Street, Morisset and will be open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.

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

Key Facts:

Morisset residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with a new Return and Earn machine now open at Morisset Square.

The Morisset Square Return and Earn machine is in the car park at 35 Yambo Street, Morisset and will be open daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.

 

Contact details:

Denne Dempsey 0474 313 310
 denne.dempsey@exchangeforchange.com.au