Community members can donate their cans, bottles and drink containers to the Rotary Club, where money will be funnelled back into community projects.
Tatura Rotary Club past president Bill Purcell said this was not only a great way for the community to support the Rotary Club, but also for them to help support the community.
“With the introduction of the CDS in Victoria in November came the opportunity of raising money for our Rotary club; I did some research into the possible ways our club could be involved,” he said.
“We first started with just the club members, and it soon became apparent that there were many people in Tatura that wanted to do the right thing by reducing landfill and avoid the costly trips to Shepparton and were more than happy to donate their cans and bottles to Rotary, knowing that all the funds raised go back into our local community.”
The Rotary’s collection point is at the Men’s/Rotary Shed in Tatura, and it operates on the first Sunday of each month between 10am and noon.
The response from the community so far has been overwhelming for the club, with more and more donations coming on the day.
“With our operation in Tatura, you get to do the right thing for the environment by reducing landfill as well as supporting a great service organisation in Rotary that does so much in our community,” Bill said.
The money raised will help fund the Rotary’s programs, such as the exchange program, where they assist young locals to go overseas, as well as help young people attend various development programs like the Rotary Youth Leadership Program and offer school scholarships for disadvantaged families.
To get involved, save up your cans, bottles and drink containers and bring them down to the Tatura Rotary Club on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to noon.
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