Creating positive change across Western Australia
Since Containers for Change launched in 2020, Western Australians have saved more than 5.54 billion containers from ending up in general waste. Together, we're creating cleaner communities, supporting local causes and helping protect our environment.
5.54 billion containers
5.54 billion containers returned by Western Australians.
$554 million in refunds
$554 million in total refunds paid straight back to WA community.
24 times around the earth
The distance all the returned containers would stretch if they were lined up to end.
$21.93 million donated to causes
In five years, $21.93 million has been donated to schools, charities, and community groups.
314 refund points
Depots, Self-Serve Kiosks and Drop & Go's from Kununurra to Esperance, and everywhere between.
846 jobs created
Created across Western Australia, many of them with social enterprises and local operators.
So what happens next?
Every container you return goes on to live another life. Here’s what happens after you drop it off and receive your return.
The people behind the numbers
Saving over five billion containers from general waste doesn’t happen on its own. Meet some of the inspirational Western Australians who are doing their bit to contribute to that staggering total.
30,000 containers, one new playground
Beaconsfield primary used their container savings to fund a nature play area and native plantings in under two years.
$10,000 a year, straight to the kennels
Vets bills, food and rehoming at K9 Dog Rescue, covered by donated container refunds.
Track Your Impact
Download the Containers for Change App and track the impact your returns are having in real-time.
