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Update 29 May 2020

The Environment Minister, Stephen Dawson has announced the new launch date of Containers for Change will be 1 October 2020.

The McGowan Government has today announced Western Australia's container deposit scheme will commence on October 1, paving the way for reduced litter, improved recycling rates, and the creation of new businesses and employment opportunities across the State.

It is estimated more than 500 jobs will be created at refund points across the State, including hundreds of jobs to be targeted at employing people with disability, the long-term unemployed and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as opportunities for apprentices and trainees.

Containers for Change will allow Western Australians to claim a 10-cent refund when they return eligible beverage containers at designated refund points across the State.


How do I sign up for my Scheme ID in the meantime?

Sign up for a Scheme ID so you are ready for when the City of Perth Containers for Change Refund Points are launched. To find out how and more about the scheme, please review the updated FAQs.

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Containers for Change Container Deposit Scheme - Opening and Closing Hours

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Containers for Change Scheme (CDS) Operation Hours

We are seeking feedback with regard to the facility operational times before the scheme launches on 2nd June 2020.

We want to ensure the success of this project and understanding the thoughts of the community is key.