Return and Earn

Get information about the Return and Earn program.

Bottles and cans.

 

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 elegible bottles, cans andcartons. 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.

Little girl on mans shoulders with bottle in hand.

 

Return and Earn bin baskets across the shire

Bega Valley Shire Council is trialling 20 ‘Return and Earn’ wire baskets that will be attached to selected public bins in busy areas across Bega, Merimbula and Eden.

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.

Baskets will be installed at popular public sites across the shire, including: 

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 

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

If the trial is successful, Council will consider expanding the initiative to more high-traffic locations across the shire.

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