Where are recycling centres in Perth?
Perth is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. One of the ways this is achieved is through the operation of recycling centres where residents can recycle a range of materials including household items, electronic waste, and packaging materials.
So, whatever you’re recycling this list will have you covered:
- Return-It: Drinks containers including plastic, glass, aluminium, and steel. These materials are collected, sorted, and processed to be used again in producing new products. The Containers at Return-It centre in Perth are located at various convenient locations, making it easy for residents to drop off their recyclable materials. Some of the locations include Balcatta, Welshpool, Shenton Park, Joondalup, Geraldton, Bunbury, and Kalgoorlie.
- Terracycle: This company operates community collection hubs across Australia, including Victoria Park and East Perth. They offer free programs for the recycling of beauty products, contact lenses, coffee pods, dental care items, and packaging materials. They also have paid programs for businesses, but they’re free for consumers, that cover the recycling of cigarette waste, media storage, plastic gloves, and safety equipment.
- CLAW Environmental: This facility, located in Welshpool, specializes in plastic recycling. They accept most types of plastics, excluding black polystyrene meat trays, and cater to both commercial and industrial clients.
- Total Green Recycling: Located in Welshpool, this company specializes in electronic waste recycling for both businesses and residents.
- Recycle IT: Based in West Perth on Havelock Street, this facility focuses on electronic waste and caters to commercial and industrial clients.
- Officeworks: While not a recycling centre, this store that sells school and office supplies accepts recyclable e-waste and stationery items through their Don’t Bin It, Bring It project.