Containers for Change

Containers for Change

Nov 25, 2020, 15:49 PM

Launched on 1 October 2020, the containers for change was launched in Western Australia. There are four (4) different types of refund points available in Western Australia. These are:

  • Depots: Walk in or drive through to get your containers counted and refunded on the spot.
  • Bag drops: Bags of containers can be dropped off at various locations as a convenient and contact free way to recycle and receive refunds via your scheme ID.
  • Reverse vending machines (RVMs):Self-serve by inserting uncrushed containers into an RVM so the machine can count your containers by scanning their barcodes.
  • Pop-up refund points: Organised by local operators, these appear at a set time and location for you to take your containers to them.

Getting Started

Get your scheme ID: If you’re 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.

OR

You can donate / drop off at registered drop off locations in the City as shown below

Registered Containers for Change locations within the City of Kalamunda

You will need to have a registered scheme ID (your own, charity or club)

  • Exchange Depot: 9 Webster Road, Forrestfield
    Depot & Bag Drop | Self serve
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 8am - 2pm
  • U Can Recycle: The Village, 120 Wittenoom Road, High Wycombe
    Bag Drop | Large cylinder bag drop
    Hours: 24/7
  • U Can Recycle: Pickering Brook Sports Club, 35 Weston Road, Pickering Brook
    Bag Drop | Large cylinder bag drop
    Hours: 24/7

Drop Off | Collection Locations for donations to local schools and clubs

  • Carmel Adventist College Primary:  Scheme ID C10338517
    Address: 18 First Avenue Bickley
    Drop containers
    Hours: During school hours
  • Darling Range Sports College:  Scheme ID C10345817
    Address: 117 Berkshire Road, Forrestfield
    Drop containers 
    Hours: During school hours - drop off outside of front office
  • Falls Road Primary School:  Scheme ID C10275962 (Donating funds to Good Sammy)
    Address: 50 Falls Road, Lesmurdie
    Drop containers
    Hours: During school hours - drop at the back of school admin block, next to the chalk board and uniform shop door
  • Forrestfield Football Club:  Scheme ID C10283789 
    Address: John Reid Oval Clubrooms, 199 Hale Road, Forrestfield
    Drop containers
    Hours: Inside Clubrooms during seasonal opening hours or contact Sarah 0416 253 798
  • Forrestfield United Football Club:  Scheme ID C10292867 
    Address: Hartfield Park, 199 Hale Road, Forrestfield 
    Drop containers
    Hours: Enquire at clubrooms during operating hours
  • Gooseberry Hill Primary School:  Scheme ID C10281315
    Address: 24 Ledger Road, Gooseberry Hill
    Drop containers
    Hours: All hours - located in the car park
  • Kalamunda Primary School:  Scheme ID C10281422
    Address: 32 Heath Road Kalamunda 
    Drop containers
    Hours: During school hours - Bins located against the limestone wall on the chained driveway on Heath Road (between the senior classroom block and the Staff Carpark)
  • Lesmurdie Mazenod Cricket Club:  Scheme ID C10287721 
    Address: Ray Owen Reserve, Grove Road, Lesmurdie
    Drop containers
    Hours: September to March, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.30pm-7.30pm, Saturdays 9am-6pm, Sundays 9am-12pm
  • Mary's Mount Primary School:  Scheme ID C10289693
    Address: 47 Davies Crescent, Gooseberry Hill
    Drop aluminium cans only
    Hours: During school hours - outside canteen
  • Pickering Brook Sports Club:  Scheme ID C10274142
    Address: 35 Weston Road, Pickering Brook
    Drop containers in bag drop
    Hours: 24/7

Donate at registered Containers for Change locations using Scheme ID number below for schools and clubs (these are not drop off locations)

  • Edney Primary School: C10343420
  • Heritage College Perth - Parents & Friends:  C10270193
  • Kalamunda & Districts Rugby Union Football Club: C10244677
  • Kalamunda Bulldogs Rugby League Club: C10321649
  • Kalamunda Districts Hockey Club: C10272713
  • Kalamunda Performers: C10338042
  • Mazenod College: C10293703

Find Scheme ID numbers for charities or a cause to support

Find other Containers for Change locations here

What can be returned?

YES: Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible for a refund.

Eligible containers must:

  • Be included on the scheme’s list of products. Use our eligibility checker below to ensure your containers are eligible.
  • Display the refund mark (e.g. “10c refund at collection depots/points in participating State/Territory of purchase”)

NO:  Some drink containers are not eligible for a refund. Generally, excluded containers are those that are less than 150ml and greater than 3L.

Excluded containers include:

  • Any plain milk containers
  • Any glass containers which have contained wine or pure spirits
  • Containers 1L or larger which have contained flavoured milk, pure fruit or vegetable juice
  • All cordial or syrup containers
  • Registered health tonics

Websitehttps://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/

Items accepted :
  • 10c refund
  • 10c refund at collection depots/points in participating State/Territory of purchase
  • aluminum cans
  • cash for containers
  • deposit scheme
  • drink bottles
  • drink containers
Person sorting Containers for Change deposits at local location
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