As a donation partner, not-for-profits such as schools, charities and sports or community groups have the opportunity to receive donations from 10c refunds on plastic or glass containers returned to machines.

“We have already seen an overwhelming response to the Return and Earn Scheme throughout the state, with communities embracing the chance to earn money for their empty plastic and glass containers,” TOMRA CEO Ryan Buzzell said.

“We are excited to be giving the people of the Hunter region an opportunity to earn on their container returns, or support their local not-for-profits, while taking steps towards reducing litter in our environment.

“Being able to support your local community through donations to schools, sports groups, local charities and not-for-profits is a great incentive for everyone to use the reverse vending machines and makes the positive act of recycling even more rewarding.

“Groups are free to use the donations however they see fit.”

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Donation partners are selected based on eligibility and on a first-come-first-served basis, and will be rotated quarterly. 

A number of machines in the area are still in need of a charity partner so TOMRA is encouraging groups to get in their applications as soon as they can.  

Port Stephens Koalas has been listed as one of the charitable organisations that can receive refunds, should people select it from the menu, at Salamander Bay, Nelson Bay Bowling Club, Tanilba Bay and Medowie.

Apply at tcnsw.com.au.