SHIRE OF IRWIN - A BRILLIANT BLEND
Containers for Change
Commenced 2 October 2020
The Shire of Irwin have partnered with Western Australia Return Recycle Renew and opened a Containers for Change Refund Point at the Dongara Recycling Centre.
Important Information
If you are new to the scheme or just don't have one yet, a scheme ID is a great way to receive your refund straight into your bank account.
Sign up by visiting the Containers for Change website below.
Containers for Change website
Western Australia Return Recycle Renew (WARRRL)
Containers for Change Open Hours
CDS Open Hours| Domestic customers | Hours |
|---|
| Friday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
* Bulk deliveries by appointment only
| Commercial / Charities | Hours |
|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
* Please contact the Shire if the scheduled opening hours don't suit commercial / charity operations.
Recycling Centre (Tip Shop) hours
Recycling Centre (Tip Shop) The Shire’s recycling centre, also known as the Tip Shop is located on Dee Street, Port Denison.
| Days | Times |
|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| Public Holidays | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
| Closed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday |
Recycling Items (Tip Shop)
Items that may be accepted include:
- Furniture
- Tools
- Building materials
- Toys
- Bicycles, scooters
- Crockery
- Bric-a-brac
- Any other reusable household items
Recycling waste items
Accepted at the Transfer Station includes:
- Greenwaste
- Aluminium cans
- Scrap metal
- Newspapers
- Household items which may be of use to somebody
- Second hand building materials
Please ensure containers are not contaminated and lids are removed to assist with faster processing.
Domestic Customers
Where? Irwin refund point
Dongara Transfer Station (Dee Street, Port Denison)
Option 1 - Over the counter refund
- Bring eligible containers to the Refund Point where they will be counted and refunds processed directly into your scheme ID account or by cash.
* To reduce wait times in the start up phase limits apply to 150 containers per transaction
Option 2 - Bag drop
Bring containers in a bag clearly marked with your:
- Scheme ID
- Name & phone number
and place in the express 'Bag n Go' area. Refuds will be processed into your scheme account or by cash.
Option 3 - Donate
Take your eligible containers to the Community Resource Centre where your refund will go back into the community.
* Please be paitent with staff as we identify ways to minimise customer wait times.
containers for change Poster - domestic
Commercial / Community / Charity Groups
Where? Irwin refund point
Dongara Transfer Station (Dee Street, Port Denison)
Bulk delivery arrangements
- Drop off your containers in agreed storage infrastructure clearly marked with your Scheme ID.
- Refunds will be processed directly into your scheme ID account within five (5) business days.
* Please be paitent with staff as we identify ways to minimise customer wait times.
containers for change Poster - commercial / charities
Bulk claim arrangement and service agreement
- Bulk claim agreements are required for all groups / organisations for quantities in excess of 1,500 containers / transaction.
- Please contact the Shire on
9927 0000 to obtain a bulk claim agreement.
Containers for Change Scheme Account
- A scheme ID is required for all bulk deliveries. Sign up by visiting the Containers for Change website
Containers for Change website
Need more information on what types of storage infrastructure to use - please call the Shire