Tuncurry Return and Earn Depots operated by Resource Recovery Australia, support the local community and environment by providing a bulk return solution for the MidCoast region. The high-speed Return and Earn facility enables the community to return bulk lots of containers including bulk bins and even ute and truckloads.

"We're proud to offer fast, friendly and efficient container returns to make it easy for MidCoast residents to cash in their eligible bottles and cans.
"We are proud of the dedication and enthusiasm shown by recyclers who use the Tuncurry Return and Earn Depot," said Jarrod Roskell, NSW Manager for Resource Recovery Australia.
"Returning your containers through Tuncurry Return and Earn Depot is a way to support your local community and make a positive impact. It supports local jobs, skills and a cleaner environment.
"So far, customers have returned over 59.4million bottles, cartons, and cans at Tuncurry Return and Earn Depot."

The environmental impact of recycling 59.4 million containers instead of producing new ones is staggering:

• Energy savings equivalent to powering 810 households for a year.
• Water conservation equal to filling 139 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
• Carbon dioxide emissions reduction equivalent with taking 4,316 cars off the road for a year.

"Locals can choose to donate their refund to one of over 400 donation partners listed on the Return and Earn app using our 'tag and drop' service," Jarrod added.

For more information visit: www.returnandearn.org.au

Fast facts
The environmental impact of recycling 14 billion containers instead of producing new ones is staggering:

• Energy savings equivalent to powering 191,100 households for a year.
• Water conservation equal to filling 32,840 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
• Carbon dioxide emissions reduction equivalent with taking 1,017,400 cars off the road for a year.