Other locations including at Moruya will be finalised and announced in the coming weeks. It is unclear whether the Narooma and Bermagui supermarkets will also get machines.

The kiosk will be installed at the Sapphire Marketplace at Bega on November 3 making it one of many kiosks to be installed at or near Woolworths supermarkets across the state ahead of the start of the scheme on December 1.

Mr Constance said this was an example of the NSW Government delivering for communities.

“This scheme will be easy and convenient for people to use,” Mr Constance said.  “It will be a game-changer – it will make a major contribution to helping the NSW Government reach its goal to reduce litter volume by 40 per cent by 2020.”

People will be able to choose to donate their refund directly to selected charities or transfer it to their designated account.

People will also be able to redeem the refund for cash from Woolworths supermarkets or use a credit voucher towards their shopping at Woolworths across NSW, except Metro branded Woolworths stores.

Mr Constance said the rollout was starting now because it was a massive logistical exercise.

“This is proof that Return and Earn is coming to a suburb or town near all of us. There are plenty more to be installed across the state in the coming weeks,” Mr Constance said.

The reverse vending machines at or near Woolworths supermarkets will make up part of the state’s collection network, which will include hundreds of collection points.

Drink containers eligible for the 10-cent refund include most containers between 150ml and three litres. Containers should not be crushed or broken and have the original label attached to be eligible for the refund.

For more information, visit: www.returnandearn.org.au and www.tcnsw.com.au