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Recycling made easier with new Caringbah Return and Earn machine

Return and Earn

Caringbah residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at HomeCo. Caringbah.

As the 13^th return point in the Sutherland Shire, it is now even more convenient for local community members to redeem their eligible bottles and cans to get the 10c refund.

“Sutherland Shire residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned more than 232 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 Woolworths, 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 Little Wings. 

The charity provides 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 through the network of over 630 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 HomeCo. Caringbah Return and Earn machine is located on level 3 of the car park at 220 Taren Point Road and will be open from Monday – Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday:10:00am- 5:00pm.

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

 

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Key Facts:

Caringbah residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at HomeCo. Caringbah.

The HomeCo. Caringbah Return and Earn machine is located on level 3 of the car park at 220 Taren Point Road and will be open from Monday – Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday:10:00am- 5:00pm.

Contact details:

Denne Dempsey 0474 313 310

E: denne.dempsey@exchangeforchange.com.au