Return and Earn

Learn about the Return and Earn program and collection basket trial.

Return and Earn bin baskets trial

Bega Valley Shire Council is trialling 50 Return and Earn wire baskets that will be attached to selected public bins in busy areas across the shire.

Starting Monday 3 November, the six-month trial aims to reduce litter, keep waste out of local landfill and encourage more recycling across the community.

The baskets are attached to public bins, making it easier for people to dispose of their eligible bottles, cans and cartons responsibly. Others are then free to collect them for the 10c refund through Return and Earn.

These baskets are a simple reminder to recycle when you’re out and about — helping keep our streets, parks and beaches clean.

How to use our Return and Earn bin baskets

Leave your eligible bottles and cans in our bin baskets when you are out and about.

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Collect any eligible drink containers left in our bin baskets and recycle them for a 10c refund at your nearest Return and Earn Station.

Return and Earn Stations located at:

• Bega Country Club
• Cobargo Hotel
• Tura Beach Shopping Centre
• Eden Sports and Recreation Club.

View opening hours Return and Earn - Bottle, Can & Container Recycling - Official Site

Find a bin basket near you

Bega

• Carp Street, in front of Mission Australia
• Carp Street, in front of KFC
• Carp Street in front of In The Mix Bakery
• Littleton Gardens
• Gipps Street, next to the bus stop 
• Bega Skatepark

Bemboka

• Snowy Mountains Highway, in front of Pie Shop - COMING SOON
• Snowy Mountains Highway, Colombo Park - COMING SOON

Bermagui

• Lamont Street, in front of Beachside Takeaway
• Lamont Street, in front of Bazzer Bakery
• Off Lamont Street, Harbour Ramp (Boat Launching Facility)
• Lamont Street, Lions Park Playground
• Blue Pool carpark

Candelo

• Off Williams Street, Playground x 2

Cobargo

• Princes Highway, in front of Cobargo Bakery
• Apex Playground

Eden

• Cocora Beach
• Aslings Beach carpark
• Imlay Street, in front of the Post Office
• Imlay Street in front of Pickles
• Quarantine Bay
• Eden Lookout and Rotary Park
• Eden Skate Park/Playground
• Chandos Street, next to the public toilets
• Asling Beach Lookout, across the road from the public toilets

Merimbula

• Mitches Jetty
• Bar Beach
• Corner of Market Street and Beach Street, adjacent to The Waterfront Café
• Ford Park Playground
• Ocean Drive (opposite Cranky Café)
• Spencer Park
• Market Street, in front of IMB
• Market Street, in front of Seabreeze Diner 
• Shortpoint Beach
• Lakewood Drive, entrance of the boardwalk
• Lakewood Drive, opposite Sunnies Kiosk

Pambula

• Quondola Street, up the street from Wild Rye Bakery
• Quondola Street, in front of the post office
• Pambula Beach
• Lions Beach

Quaama

• Cobargo Street, playground

Tathra

• Taylors Square Playground, next to carpark
• Kianinny Boat Ramp
• Andy Pool Drive – In front of Beach Break
• Tathra Memorial Gardens / Headland Carpark
• Tathra-Bermagui Road, Lions Park

Tura Beach

• Surg Cir, Tura Beach carpark

Wolumla

• Scott Street, in front of Wolumla Hall

Wyndham

• Monaro Street, in front of school - COMING SOON

    

 

Find a return point near you

Recycle your eligible bottles, cans and cartons through Return and Earn and receive 10c for every container you return.

It’s easier than you think — just three simple steps:

1. Collect
   Collect your eligible bottles, cans and cartons. Find out what you can return here.
2. Return
   Take them to your nearest return point. Find your nearest return point here.
3. Earn
   Get 10c for every eligible drink container. Learn more here.

Every container you return helps reduce landfill and puts money back into the community.