It’s no secret that eligibility isn’t straight forward. The time to train staff on what’s in and out is time consuming and even experienced counters make mistakes. It also helps to have your own refresher! Find below one-page guides that can be used for: Staff...
b. Eligible containers and contamination
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Contamination table
Dealing with contamination and non-eligible containers
Contamination is a common issue in recycling. Whether through ignorance, carelessness, or by practicing “wishful recycling”, the public tends to add to recycling bins material that cannot be recycled due to its nature or state. In the Containers for Change scheme, the...
Dealing with contamination and ineligibles at bag drop – PDF
WA CDS Beverage Container List DWER – PDF
How to determine container eligibility
It is important to know if a returned container is eligible and therefore accepted at WA refund points for two reasons: RPOs can only be paid a handling fee or be reimbursed for cash payments on returned containers that are eligible. By accepting and processing...