Services
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Efficient and reliable recycling solutions
Simplifying Recycling for Institutions
We work with institutions to have their bins set up at their desired institutional addresses. We coordinate emptying their bins according to necessity, usually weekly. Our institutional clients are then refunded automatically to their bank account of choice (at the time of signing up).
providing ease and confidence
All the work is done by CR&E, only pay a small set up fee and we will handle all the rest!
BENEFITS OF CITY RETURN AND EARN
At City Return and Earn, we are dedicated to providing seamless recycling solutions for institutions. Our goal is to simplify your recycling process while promoting sustainability and responsibility.
City Return and Earn provides institutions with convenient and tailored recycling solutions. We handle the setup, collection, and processing of your bins, ensuring a seamless recycling experience. By utilising our service, institutions can focus on their core activities while contributing to a sustainable environment.
We commit to not only recycling but also doing it in a way that prioritises the planet. We use the latest technologies and methods to minimise environmental impact.
Our service is designed to make recycling as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. City Return and Earn streamlines the collection and processing of recyclables to simplify the recycling process for your institution, reducing internal workload.
How it works
Turn your containers into cash
Establish a sustainable recycling program with our comprehensive service. We provide and deliver bins for your containers, manage the collection process, count eligible containers, and guarantee a 10 cents refund for each one directly into your nominated bank account.
Sign up today to gain financial benefits and enhance your institution's sustainability.
01
Set Up Your Account
Click the button below to create your account and start recycling effortlessly, earning 10 cents per eligible container.
02
Request Your Bins
Once your account is set up, log in and select "Create job", then "Initial Setup and Bin(s) delivery" to order your bins.
03
Fill Up Your Bins
Place all your empty eligible containers into the bins.
Here you can find the detailed list.
04
Schedule a Swap Over
When your bins are full, log in to your account and select "Create job", then "Swap Over Request" to schedule a collection and replacement.
Alternatively, you can call or email us to arrange a collection.
On the scheduled collection day, place the bins in an accessible location at your business premises. Our team will collect the full bins and replace them with empty ones. You don’t need to be present during the collection.
Please note a $5 fee per swap over, per bin, will be deducted from your container refunds.
05
Earn Money
We will bring your bins to our nearest depot and count the collected eligible containers.
You will earn 10 cents for each eligible container, with refunds deposited into your nominated bank account within 21 business days.
Please note that a one-time fee of $49 per bin will be deducted from your refunds.
the numbers speak for themselves
7
years of a regular household's energy consumption are saved each week by recycling our average weekly quantity of 628,000 containers, conserving 826 gigaojoules.
1,000
recycled containers can avoid one garbage truck's worth of waste, which is equivalent to diverting 6,000 kilograms of trash from landfill.
200
containers is equivalent to 1 hour of driving lessons
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whether you’re a new or existing customer, our FAQ section provides detailed information to help you make the most of our services.
You can sign up for an account by providing address and selecting preferred bank account for refunds during the signup process.
Yes, there is a small setup fee of $49 which is just collected as a once-off fee. There's a $5 swapover fee for our driver to pick up each bin. This will just be deducted from your refunds so there's no upfront costs.
Nope - the purple bins are just for eligible drink containers like cans and
bottles. If bins are filled with too much general waste or non-eligible containers (more than 10% contamination), we won’t be able to give a refund and a $19 penalty will apply for each affected bin.
We have discretion to void the agreement if this happens on a frequent occurrence.
On the day of pick up, our drivers will take the full bins and replace with empty bins so that you can keep on recycling without disruptions.
Collected bins are taken to our automated depot, where containers are processed. The client receives a monthly report detailing the number of containers processed.
Refunds are transferred to the nominated bank account within 21 business days.
Most containers (Aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard) between 150ml and 3 liters are accepted. Keep an eye out on the label for the 10c refund mark to see if it's eligible.
They need to be liquid-free, uncrushed and with it's barcode intact. Lids can stay on too.
We have 2 depots are located at:
- 196 Silverwater Road, Silverwater, NSW 2128
- 285 King St, Mascot, NSW 2020
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