What are Container Exchange Points?
Container Exchange Points are baskets or cradles attached to general waste bins in public spaces, installed in partnership with Local Government Authorities (LGAs).
Think of them as a Containers for Change bin for the community — when you're out and about, instead of throwing your empty 10¢ container into the next bin you pass, simply drop it into a Container Exchange Point.
How are they used?
Whether you're out for a walk, picnicking in the park, or basking at the beach, look out for a cradle or basket attached to a general waste bin. If your empty container has a 10¢ mark, drop it in! Your 10¢ container can then be collected and returned to a local refund point by whoever wants the refund.
Are you a local container saver?
Anyone can pick up 10¢ containers left at Container Exchange Points and return them for a refund, even you. So if you are out and about and find containers in a basket or cradle, consider collecting and returning them so they can live another life.
Want cradles or baskets in your area?
If you are part of an LGA in WA that would like to participate in the Container Exchange project rollout, we want to hear from you!
For participating LGAs, we provide branded Container Exchange cradles and baskets.
Container Exchange Points are already in
Town of Bassendean
City of Bayswater
City of Belmont
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Shire of Broome
City of Busselton
City of Bunbury
Shire of Boyup Brook
City of Canning
City of Cockburn
Shire of Denmark
Shire of East Pilbara
Shire of Exmouth
City of Fremantle
City of Gosnells
City of Greater Geraldton
Shire of Irwin
City of Joondalup
City of Kalamunda
Shire of Northampton
Town of Kwinana
City of Karratha
Shire of Kondinin
City of Mandurah
City of Manjimup
Shire of Morawa
City of Perth
Shire of Shark Bay
City of South Perth
City of Stirling
Shire of Wagin
Shire of Waroona
Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
Town of Victoria Park
City of Vincent