COUNCILLOR Alexandria Carruthers is keeping up the fight to establish a Return and Earn facility in Paterson.
She presented a Notice of Motion at Council’s 26 November meeting, seeking Council support to renew engagement with TOMRA Cleanaway, who recently rejected requests to install a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) in the Paterson area.
Paterson has been identified by community groups and residents as an ideal location for a second Return and Earn facility in Dungog Shire.
The Paterson Progress Association and Paterson Community Builders have actively advocated for this service, demonstrating local support and willingness to assist in establishing and promoting a site.
“Given the proven success of the Dungog facility and the growing need for improved access in the southern part of the shire, it is appropriate that Council advocate to TOMRA Cleanaway and the NSW EPA to reconsider their decision and work collaboratively with the community to deliver this important service,” stated the rationale for the Notice of Motion.
The motion sought that Council formally write to TOMRA Cleanaway and the NSW Environment Protection Authority requesting they review the decision to deny the request.
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