Return and earn hasn’t made it to Harden-Murrumburrah and it’s time to ask why. According to the return and earn website, Young has 3 collection points. 1 at Woolworths, 1 at IGA and 1 at SNSW in Lovell Street. Boorowa, which is half the size of Harden has an over the counter site at the Boorowa Recreation Club.
Cootamundra has an outlet at Woolworths, as does Yass.
Even Gundagai which didn’t have an outlet in the early days now has one at the local IGA in Sheridan Street.
Why doesn’t Harden-Murrumburrah have an outlet? even an over the counter type?
With State Government investment in neighbouring Young regarding Young High School and a supposed community library, does the State Government just want the people of the Twin Towns to travel to Young for their groceries, schooling and recycling and library services?
There is already a slow procession of familiar number plated vehicles leaving Harden-Murrumburrah on a daily basis. Thursday and Fridays are more prominent.
What is this doing to the local business community?
What does this do for the future of Harden Murrumburrah?
With New South Wales suffering the worst drought in 120 years, the least the State Government could do is provide a return and earn for local families to deposit their bottles in. A little extra cash to spend on groceries or utilities, bills rates or water.
The drive to a neighbouring town likely costs between $7 and $8 for a return trip. It is counterproductive and puts residents of Harden at a disadvantage. They would need 70 or 80 bottles just to break even before they calculate their time.
It’s time Harden Murrumburrah got a return and earn.
How it works. 1. Not all bottles, cans and cartons are included in Return and Earn. To help you work out what can and can’t be returned, use the quick container checker or search the container database. Remember, even if a container isn’t eligible for a Return and Earn refund, it can still be recycled through your household recycling collection.
2. There are currently 600 Return and Earn return points across NSW, (Not Harden though) with more being added every week. There are different types of return points and the best one for you could depend on how many bottles, cans and cartons you are returning and how you would like to receive your refund.
3. Every eligible bottle, can or carton you return is worth 10 cents. Reverse Vending Machines offer you cash vouchers, electronic payment (via the myTOMRA app) or the option to donate. Over the Counter sites offer you cash refunds and some offer the opportunity to donate. Automated Depots offer cash refunds and some offer electronic transfers.
4. Whether you’re an individual, business, school or community organisation there are many ways you can get involved in Return and Earn.
It may be time for the local member to step up and deliver a return and earn for Harden Murrumburrah. 140 Boorowa Street, (PO Box 350) YOUNG NSW 2594, Ph: 02 6382 2399, Fax: 02 6382 3144
