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HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH COLLECTION
The Shire of Irwin provides each rateable residential property with one 240 litre rubbish bin weekly collection service. Rateable properties requiring additional bins or services above their entitlement will incur additional fees, as per the current fees and charges. A Bulk Bin Service (a variety of sizes and collection days) is available on request, with the service fee being added to your rates notice.
To order a new/extra service and or bin, please complete the following form: RUBBISH BIN PURCHASE FORM.
Please contact the Finance Department for further information in relation to the Bulk Bin Service on 9927 0000 or reception@irwin.wa.gov.au
Shire household rubbish collection services are provided by Avon Waste. If you have any questions or issues with your collection services, or for bin repairs or replacements please contact the company directly on 9641 1318 or admin@avonwaste.com.au.
For more information on Avon Waste visit here.
See below for our current collection days.
Note: There will be no bin collections on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday – collections will take place one day later than usual.
| Days | Locations |
|---|---|
| Monday | Commercial |
| Tuesday | South of Irwin River both side of Point Leander Drive
Pearse Road
Morrissey Place
Plester Street
Richardson Road
Ocean Drive
Retreat Blvd (All Encompassing) |
| Wednesday | North of Dongara at Bookara Road East on Brand Highway
Bonniefield Road to Old Irwin Townsite and back to Bookara Road West on Brand Highway (All Encompassing.) |
| Thursday | South of Irwin River – East Side
St Dominics Road
Dawson Avenue
Francis Road
Blenheim Road
Golf Course Road
Point Leander Drive south of Golf Course Road
Ocean Drive south of Richardson Road (All Encompassing.) |
| Friday | West of Brand Highway
North of Irwin River (All Encompassing.) |
PLACEMENT OF BINS
The mobile bins are emptied by the Shire of Irwin’s contractors and should be by 6.00am on collection days. Residents are advised to put their bins out the night before to avoid them being missed.
All bins should be placed approximately half a metre from the kerb and half a metre apart from each other, with the lid opening to face the road. Do not place bins under trees or park cars in front of bins.
Things that cannot be collected:
- Heavy bins – over 70 kg
- Overfull bins – please ensure the bin lid can fully close
- Loose items – bags next to bins will not be collected
TRANSFER STATION
The Shire of Irwin’s Transfer Station Recycling Centre is located on Dee Street, Port Denison off Point Leander Drive.
The Transfer Stations phone number is 0419 034 288.
Opening Hours:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
FREE items that are accepted
The Transfer Station accepts the following items free for disposal:
- Car batteries
- Green waste
- Aluminium cans
- Steel products
- White goods
- Engine oil
Recycling waste that is accepted
Recycling waste that is accepted at the Transfer Station includes:
- Greenwaste
- Aluminium cans
- Scrap metal
- Household items which may be of use to somebody
- Second hand building materials
Fees and Charges
Charges apply for:
- General refuse (commercial & domestic)
- Aluminium cans
- Tyres
- Car bodies
- Builder’s waste
- Special burial waste
- Liquid waste
Click Here for the latest Fees and Charges
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
The Shire of Irwin has partnered with WA 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 , 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.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA RETURN RECYCLE RENEW (WARRRL)
A DETAILED LIST OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS INCLUDED IN THE SCHEME IS AVAILABLE HERE.
Containers for Change Opening Hours
| Domestic Cash Transactions and Drop Offs | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9:00am – 1:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 1:30pm |
Please note the following:
- Maximum cash payout is $20. For payouts above this please register for a scheme number here.
- You must have your full 8 diget scheme number to recieve your refund.
- Bulk dropoff is by appointment only – this includes bales and any returns to the value of $500 and over.
| Commercial / Charities / Domestic Drop Offs | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 11:00am |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 11:00am |
Please contact the Shire if the scheduled opening hours don’t suit commercial / charity operations on 0419 034 288.
| Eligible Containers | Ineligible Containers |
|---|---|
| Most glass, plastic, aluminium, steel and paper-based cartons between 150ml and 3L | Containers not commonly found in litter, including all plain milk, flavoured milk 1L and above, pure juice drinks, wine and spirit bottles, cordials. |
Please ensure containers are not contaminated and lids are removed to assist with faster processing.
