More than 179 million drink containers have been deposited at Return and Earn centres on the Central Coast since the initiative was launched almost three years ago.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the program had been highly successful at reducing litter across the state, with 179,204,595 drink containers having been cashed in for 10 cent refunds on the Coast alone.
“The Automated Depot in Manns Rd at West Gosford, which is ideal for a bulk number of containers, has proven to be the most popular collection point having clocked up 19 million returns,” Crouch said.
“The most popular Reverse Vending Machine in our region is located at Woolworths Bateau Bay, which has accounted for 16 million drink containers since its opening in December 2017.
“Over 170 million return and earns is not just good news for our local waterways and environment, but it also means a massive $17M back in the pockets of Central Coast residents.”
The 19 collection points on the Central Coast form part of a statewide network of 618.
“The Reverse Vending Machines operate 24/7 and are easily accessible,” Crouch said.
Return and Earn users can choose to donate their refund directly to selected charities or transfer it to their designated account.
Drink containers eligible for the 10 cent refund include most containers between 150mL and three litres.
Containers should not be crushed or broken and must have the original label attached to be eligible for the refund.
Source:
Media release, Sep 21
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch