These days, customers, employees, and regulators expect businesses to take measurable steps towards reducing their environmental impact. Businesses that implement sustainable practices tend to experience stronger public trust and loyalty. In fact, around 12% of Australian customers say they are willing to pay more for sustainable products.
Recycling, in particular, has come up as one of the most practical and impactful ways for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. The Bulk Return and Earn services have become a smart solution to tackle waste management while generating additional financial value.
Through the simple act of recycling everyday beverage containers, companies can be better advocates in sustainability, reduce waste volumes, and strengthen their reputation among eco-conscious customers.
Let’s look into how you can participate in the Bulk Return and Earn services.
What Are Bulk Return and Earn Services?
Bulk Return and Earn is the process of collecting and recycling beverage containers on a commercial scale. Stemming from the NSW Return and Earn scheme, Bulk Return and Earn services are typically done by partnering with recycling solution providers such as City Return & Earn.
Instead of having individual employees drop off the recyclable containers at local depots, businesses can arrange for bulk pickups that manage large volumes of bottles and cans in one go. This is particularly useful for companies that regularly generate a high number of eligible containers (e.g., restaurants, hotels, clubs).
Key Business Benefits
So, how is bulk recycling pickup better than individual drop-offs, or throwing your containers away in general waste? Here are a few reasons:
1. Cost Recovery
Regularly recycling containers through the bulk Return and Earn program provides a steady stream of refunds that your business can utilise. Each eligible container earns you 10 cents back directly into your nominated bank account, and our team will handle the bin setup and collection for a nominal fee.
2. Operational Convenience
Managing bins overflowing with bottles and cans can be a hassle. With bulk pickup services, businesses have a convenient way to recycle that doesn’t impact their day-to-day operations. Containers are collected on a scheduled day, so staff don’t have to waste time travelling to the depot.
3. Waste Management Efficiency
By removing large volumes of beverage containers from general waste, businesses benefit from cleaner premises and reduced bin overflow. This not only improves the overall work environment but can also improve your premises' hygiene.
4. Brand Reputation
Today’s consumers are loyal to brands that align with their values. By participating in bulk Return and Earn services, businesses can become advocates of sustainability. Recycling can become part of your story, showing customers you care about the planet as much as you care about their experience.
Suitable Business Types for Bulk Recycling
Bulk container recycling can benefit multiple Australian businesses. Here are some of them:
- Cafes, Restaurants, and Hospitality Venues: High beverage turnover means plenty of recyclable containers.
- Event Organisers and Entertainment Venues: Concerts, festivals, and sporting events produce large volumes of bottles and cans, making bulk pickup highly convenient.
- Schools, Offices, and Community Centres: Education and community organisations can set up collection points for fundraising or environmental initiatives.
- Any High-Volume Beverage Business: From corporate headquarters to local clubs, any organisation generating regular container waste can benefit from the initiative.
Why Choose City Return & Earn for Bulk Services
City Return & Earn has worked with multiple businesses, festival organisers, and governments to schedule bulk recycling services. Over the years, we’ve helped reputable venues such as the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Airport, and Qudos Bank Arena recycle conveniently and efficiently.
Here’s why we’re a preferred partner for many commercial customers:
- Seamless Pickups and Setup: Businesses can schedule a pickup that works around their operations. We handle the setup, collection, and processing of the recycling bins, all for a small fee that will be deducted from your refunds (without any upfront cost).
- Easy Scheduling and Fast Processing: No waiting around. Our service is designed to make recycling as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. Typically, we coordinate with businesses to empty their bins on a weekly basis.
- Support for Community and Charities: Beyond recycling, we also partner with charities such as the KARI Foundation to support employment and create opportunities for Indigenous youths. Recycling with us supports these initiatives that create meaningful change in our community.
Key Takeaway
Bulk Return and Earn services offer a simple yet powerful way for businesses to reduce waste, recover costs, and promote their sustainability credentials. From hospitality venues to schools and corporate offices, any business that generates high volumes of containers can benefit from this program.
If your organisation would like to learn more about our services, contact our team today.
Bulk Return and Earn services are recycling services that collect recyclable containers in bulk for businesses that generate large volumes of eligible drink containers. Instead of taking small loads of containers to a local machine, businesses can arrange commercial-scale collections, making recycling faster, easier, and more efficient.
Any business producing regular volumes of beverage containers can benefit. Cafes, restaurants, event venues, schools, offices, gyms, and even clubs are ideal candidates! It’s much more convenient than having an employee drop off these containers at a depot.
You can get 10 cents back for each eligible container. Upon collection, we will calculate the total amount at our depot and automatically deposit the refund to your bank account of choice. Please note that a one-time fee of $49 per bin will be deducted from your refunds.
Yes absolutely! We have flexible pickup options and can coordinate with you at a suitable time. You can schedule regular collections or on-demand pickups. On the collection day, simply place the bins in an accessible location at your business premises, and our team will collect the full bins and replace them with empty ones. You don’t need to be present during the collection.
Yes, there is a $5 fee to swap each bin during collection. This will be deducted from your container refunds. There is also a one-time fee of $49 per bin. This includes us handling the setup, collection, and processing of your bins.
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