Cowra residents now have an additional location to recycle bottles, cans, and cartons with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Z Power Cowra, located at 120 Taragala Street.
The new return point, open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, marks the second location in the Cowra region, making it easier for locals to recycle eligible drink containers and claim a 10-cent refund.
“Cowra Shire Council residents are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 40 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began,” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, the network operator for Return and Earn.
Across New South Wales, more than 14.3 billion containers have been recycled since the program’s launch, delivering over $1.4 billion in refunds to participants.
The new machine features four slots – two for glass and two for other eligible containers. Users can receive their refund via printed voucher redeemable at Coles, e-voucher, or direct transfer through the Return and Earn app.
Participants can also choose to donate their refunds to one of more than 400 registered charities, including Little Wings, which provides free transport for seriously ill or injured children from regional NSW, or to the current statewide partner, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, supporting people with low vision or blindness.
Since launching in 2017, Return and Earn reported has helped raise over $82 million in donations and hosting fees for community groups and charities across NSW.
More information is available at returnandearn.org.au.
