BEGA GETS RETURN AND EARN REVERSE VENDING MACHINE
Thursday, 02 November 2017
One of state’s reverse vending machine kiosks will be installed in Bega as part of the state’s container deposit scheme rollout, Member for Bega Andrew Constance announced today.
The kiosk has been installed at the Bega Sapphire Market Place, Bega on Nov 3rd making it one of many kiosks to be installed at or near Woolworths supermarkets across the state ahead of the start of the scheme on 1 December.
Mr Constance said this was another example of the NSW Government delivering for communities.
“This scheme will be easy and convenient for people to use Mr Constance said.
“It will be a game-changer – it will make a major contribution to helping the NSW Government reach its goal to reduce litter volume by 40 per cent by 2020.”
People will be able to choose to donate their refund directly to selected charities or transfer it to their designated account.
People will also be able to redeem the refund for cash from Woolworths supermarkets or use a credit voucher towards their shopping at Woolworths across NSW (except Metro branded Woolworths stores).
Mr Constance said the rollout was starting now because it was a massive logistical exercise.
“This is proof that Return and Earn is coming to a suburb or town near all of us. There are plenty more to be installed across the state in the coming weeks,” Mr Constance said.
The reverse vending machines at or near Woolworths supermarkets will make up part of the state’s collection network which will include hundreds of collection points.
Drink containers eligible for the 10-cent refund include most containers between 150ml and three litres. Containers should not be crushed or broken and have the original label attached to be eligible for the refund.
Other locations will be finalised and announced in the coming weeks.
To access the site for photos or filming please contact Woolworths Media media@woolworths.com.au or 8885 1033.
For more information, visit: www.returnandearn.org.au and www.tcnsw.com.au.
