The state government’s Return and Earn scheme has proven to be hugely popular on the Central Coast in less than a month of operation.
Already, more than 1.5 million drink containers and bottles have been returned in exchange for 10 cent receipts which can be redeemed for cash or donated to selected charities.
In the first two weeks of operation, the Erina Fair reverse vending machine received 125,591 deposits.
Since December, the Bateau Bay machine clocked up 653,527 returns, while Lisarow has so far recorded 701,610.
Cans, glass bottles and juice boxes are allowed to be cashed in, however milk and wine bottles are not permitted.
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