Return and Earn

Return & Earn: Recycle Your Unwanted Containers

How it Works:

  • A reverse vending machine is a machine where you can return empty eligible containers like bottles and cans for recycling
  • When you insert your empty containers into the chute at the front of the machine, it will scan your container to ensure it is eligible for a refund
  • When you’ve finished depositing the containers, choose your preferred refund option on the electronic screen

Return & Earn at Northlakes Shopping Centre:

  • Location: Back entrance to the centre
  • Opening hours: Monday to Sunday; 7am to 10pm
  • Type of collection point: Reverse vending machine
  • Max containers per transaction: 500
  • Machine provides refunds in three ways:

1) a voucher to be redeemed at a participating retailer
2) a an e-payment into your PayPal account via the myTomra App
3) donation to one of the charities shown on the machine’s screen

For more information visit the Return & Earn website here