As part of the Recycle Rewards scheme, TOMRA Cleanaway have installed the first kiosk for container deposits in Bridgewater. The new contain­er, a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has been set up at Cove Hill and will launch on 1 May 2025.

To use the RVM, you place an empty, eligible drink container into the machine. The contain­er is then scanned to verify it is eligible, and then you receive a refund.

The RVMs do not hold cash, so to receive a refund, you can opt for a cash voucher, e-voucher or to donate your refund to a reg­istered charity, school, sports club or community group.

Drink containers eligible for a refund include aluminium cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, cartons (under one litre) and steel bottles/cans, and most drink containers. Containers should be clean, empty and uncrushed. Where possible, the lid should be attached (to ensure the lid enters the recycling stream and does not become litter). Barcodes need to be intact to use a Reverse Vending Machine refund point.

For more information visit: www.nre.tas.gov.au/environ­ment/recycle-rewards/recy­cle-rewards-faqs.

In the lead-up to 1 May, containers still should be disposed of in the recycling or kerbside bins.