Wine and spirits bottles to join NSW 'Return and Earn' scheme
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The NSW Return and Earn recycling program will expand to include wine and spirits bottles as part of an effort to reduce landfill. The changes could take years to implement.
Breakdown
- Millions of bottles and cans are recycled daily at Eastern Creek as part of NSW's Return and Earn program.
- Return and Earn is the state's largest litter reduction initiative, offering 10 cents per container. 18s
- Wine and spirits bottles, as well as larger plastic containers, will be included in the scheme from mid-2027. 40s
- Upgrades to recycling machines and collaboration with beverage suppliers are needed before the changes take effect. 1m 0s
- Milk containers are still not included in the expanded recycling program. 53s