Residents can access a new Return and Earn machine in North Parramatta
PARRAMATTA residents have more locations to recycle their eligible bottles, cans and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine in North Parramatta.
The Parramatta CRC Return and Earn machine is the 16th return point in the City of Parramatta Council area, making it easier than ever to recycle eligible containers and get a 10c refund.
The machine is located in the carpark at the rear of Parramatta Community Recycling Centre, 89 Fennell Street, North Parramatta.
It is open Monday to Saturday from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm and from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm on Sundays and public holidays.
The new machine features the latest ‘takes-all’ technology. This means all eligible drink containers can be returned through either of the machine’s chutes, without the need to pre-sort glass containers from plastic and aluminium ones, making it quicker than ever to recycle.
Recyclers at the machine 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 payment directly into their bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.
Locals can also donate their refund to one of over 600 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app, including Muscular Dystrophy NSW, which supports people living with neuromuscular conditions and their families through information, connection and advocacy.
Alternatively, recyclers can donate to the current statewide donation partner, The Smith Family, who help provide young people experiencing disadvantage with an equal chance to learn, and create better futures through the power of education.
Return and Earn has become a key fundraising channel for many charities and community groups in NSW.
Over $100M has been raised from donations and fees from hosting return points since the scheme launched in 2017.
State Member for Parramatta, Donna Davis said residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 176 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began.
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