Bankstown residents now have an even easier way to recycle their eligible bottles, cans, and cartons, thanks to a brand-new Return and Earn machine at Bankstown Central. Conveniently located in the carpark, simply turn left as you enter from Lady Cutler Drive.
It’s the perfect location to bring your empty containers next time you do your shop, simply return, grab your voucher and use it for your instore shop!
Bankstown Central Return and Earn Machine
The Bankstown Central Return and Earn machine is the 25th in the Canterbury Bankstown council area. It is located at 1 North Terrace, Bankstown, and is open daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Cutting-Edge Recycling Technology
This new machine boasts the latest ‘takes-all’ technology and is an innovation from Return and Earn Network Operator, TOMRA Cleanaway. Forget about pre-sorting! You can recycle all eligible drink containers through any of the machine’s chutes, saving you time and effort.
How to Redeem Your Refund at Bankstown Central Return and Earn Machine
Voucher:
Print a voucher for your refund, redeemable for money off your shop at Coles or cash.
E-voucher/Direct Payment:
Use the Return and Earn app for e-vouchers or direct payments to your bank or PayPal account.
Donate:
Support local charities like Little Wings (based out of Bankstown airport), RSPCA New South Wales, and Furever After Rescue Inc. donating just a few containers can make a big difference to these important causes.
Return and Earn: A Success Story for the community and environment
Since its launch in 2017, Return and Earn has become a crucial fundraising channel, generating over $72 million for charities and community groups in NSW.
Local Enthusiasm for Recycling
Member for Bankstown Hon. Jihad Dib MP highlights the community’s commitment: “Residents in the Canterbury Bankstown area are enthusiastic recyclers, having returned over 602 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through local return points since the scheme began.”
Statewide Impact
Across NSW, the Return and Earn network has seen over 13.3 billion drink containers returned, resulting in over $1.3 billion in refunds for participants.
For more information on Return and Earn, visit www.returnandearn.org.au.
