Recycling 

Household recycling:

 The following categories of items are recyclable in recycling bins: 

  • Aluminium and steel cans 
  • Glass bottles and jars 
  • Paper and cardboard (flattened and no shredded paper) 
  • Plastic bottles, tubs and containers 

Give containers a rinse,  remove lids and DO NOT bag items, place them loose into the bin. 

Recycling at the Bridgetown Waste Facility:

The following are recyclable if dropped off to the Waste Facility:

  • Batteries – household, those embedded in toys or equipment and vehicle batteries 
  • Scrap Metal 
  • Electronic waste  What items are accepted 
  • Engine Oil 
  • Light globes and tubes
  • Clean eligible drumMUSTER agricultural drums
  • Flattened cardboard
  • Tyres (fees apply) 
  • Mattresses (fees apply)
  • Fridges, freezers and air-conditioning units (fees apply)

If you are not sure an item is recyclable contact the Shire, or place it in your general waste bin. 

Community led recycling options in Bridgetown

For more information: Transition Bridgetown Local Recycling 

Containers for Change 

The Container for Change Refund Point operates at the Bridgetown Waste Facility refunding 10c for each eligible container. This refund point operates as self-serve during the facility opening hours, with residents needing to register for a member number to receive the refund amount via EFT.  

There are also Community Group donation bins on site, for those who wish to donate their refund towards fundraising efforts. This is a great option if you only collect small amounts. 

For more information, queries and to review the list of eligible containers please contact Iggy Van from Purple Plough on cfcbridgetown@gmail.com or 0431 313 436 who operates the refund point.

The Shire is not involved in its operations. 

Are there other local businesses offering recycling drop off?

  • Plastic bottle lids and metal drink caps - Greenbushes CRC, Containers for Change Refund Point at the Bridgetown Waste Facility
  • Hearing aid batteries - Pharmacy 777  
  • Used Stamps - Post Office 
  • Timber, recycled wood – Men's Shed 9761 1288
  • Furniture – Bridgetown Buy Swap & Sell or Bridgetown for Free (Facebook) 
  • Garden tools - Ashbil Community Garden Bridgetown
  • Plastic labels from pot plants - Hillview Nursery 
  • E-waste (computers, laptops, modems etc) - Bridgetown Computers  
  • Clean clothing, books, toys, household items –YeOp Shop, St Paul's Op Shop        
  • Books - Bridgetown Library  
  • Wool, yarn, material, ribbon, buttons, textiles – Bridgetown Arts and Crafts

Changes may have occurred so please check directly with the business directly if you have any questions.