A new Return and Earn machine has opened at Pacific Square in Maroubra, expanding recycling access for residents with the suburb’s 10th local return point.
Recycling Expansion in Maroubra
Randwick residents now have additional access to container recycling with the launch of a new Return and Earn machine at Pacific Square, Maroubra. The machine is located in the underground carpark on level B1, section G, at 737 Anzac Parade. It is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Growing Network in Randwick
The Pacific Square site is the 10th return point in the Randwick area. Local residents have already recycled more than 125.3 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through existing locations since the program’s introduction.
Statewide Results and Options
Since the launch of Return and Earn in December 2017, more than 14 billion eligible containers have been returned across New South Wales. Over $1.4 billion has been refunded. At the Maroubra machine, users can opt to receive their refund via printed Coles voucher or e-voucher. They can also have it transferred directly to a bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.
Support for Charities and Community Groups
Refunds can also be donated to nearly 400 charities listed on the app, including Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Since 2017, the program has raised more than $82 million for charities and community groups through donations and hosting fees.
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Broader Impact of the Scheme
Return and Earn is part of the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, designed to reduce litter and promote recycling. More than 40 million containers are returned across the network each week. To date, the scheme has achieved a 73 per cent reduction in drink container litter and diverted over 1.19 million tonnes of material from landfill.
Published 18-Aug-2025
