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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:

DayTime
Monday to Friday7:30am – 2:30pm
Saturday and Sunday9:00am – 2:00pm
Public Holidays9:00am – 2:00pm
ClosedChristmas 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


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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.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE WEBSITE

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 OffsHours
Friday9:00am – 1:30pm
Saturday9:00am – 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 ContainersIneligible Containers
Most glass, plastic, aluminium, steel and paper-based cartons between 150ml and 3LContainers 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.