Waste Services
The Shire of Denmark is embracing its role as a leader in the community by minimising waste, with an objective of implementing best-practice in relation to waste management.
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Opening Hours: Denmark and Peaceful Bay Transfer Stations
Please note: Denmark Transfer Station has EFTPOS and cash facilities, Peaceful Bay is CASH ONLY. Cheques will not be accepted.
Denmark Waste Management Reuse Facility, 46 East River Road, Hay
Site
Monday - Saturday 12 noon to 4pm
Last Entry 3.45pm
Sunday 9am to 1pm
Last Entry 12.45pm
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Monday - Saturday 12 noon to 4pm
Sunday 9am to 1pm
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Wednesday 12 noon to 4pm
Saturday 12 noon to 4pm
Last Entry 3.45pm
(Bag Drop at any time during Site Opening Hours)
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Closed: New Years Day, ANZAC Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day
Peaceful Bay Transfer Station, Peaceful Bay Road, Peaceful Bay
Normal Hours
Wednesday 9am to 1pm
Sunday 1pm to 4.30pm
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Christmas and January
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am to 1pm
Sunday 1pm to 4.30pm
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Easter Holidays
Saturday/Monday 9am to 1pm
Sunday 1pm to 4.30pm
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Closed: New Years Day, ANZAC Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day
Kerbside Bin Collection Information
Bin Collection Days
All bins must be placed on the road verge by 6am on the morning of your scheduled pickup.
Commercial Services
Collection of kerbside general waste is available for commercial premises (including properties registered as short-stay accommodation) located within Denmark, Nornalup and Peaceful Bay townsites. To request a new service please complete a new Kerbside Waste Collection Service Form and return to enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Rural Properties Outside Collection Zones
All rural property owners residing outside of the collection areas are required to take their waste to Denmark Waste Management & Reuse Facility (DWMRF) or Peaceful Bay Waste Site, opening hours listed above.
Tip Pass Information
The Shire of Denmark has a new barcode system for tip passes so now tip passes will be issued with a code unique to each property. The code will allow for cancellation and reissuing of lost cards and will allow for better tracking of use.
Ratepayers receive tip passes in the mail with their annual Rates Notice.
If you need to request a Tip Pass, please complete the online Tip Pass Request form.
Green Skills Containers for Change Refund Point
The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has operated in Denmark since October 2020.
Visit the Containers for Change website for further information on the program.
To cash in your eligible containers for a 10c refund visit the Green Skills CDS Shed at Denmark Waste Management Reuse Facility (DWMRF) - 46 East River Road, Hay, during opening hours.
Eligible Containers
Containers must be clean with lids removed to be eligible.
Acceptable items:
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard drink containers between 150ml and 3L are eligible for a refund
Unacceptable items:
There are some drink containers that are not eligible for a refund.
Generally, excluded containers are those that are less than 150ml and greater than 3L
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Bulk Quantities
Drop-offs in bulk quantities may require presentation of your Driver's Licence and completion of a Refund Declaration. The declaration is available at the Gate House or the CDS Shed during operating hours.
When dropping off containers in large quantities, it is recommended to have a Scheme ID to allow for Bag Drop and reduce waiting time. To set up Scheme ID visit Containers for Change webiste registration page.
Bag Drop Outside of Refund Point Operating Hours
Outside of regular CDS Shed Operating hours containers can be dropped off at a designated area adjacent to the DWMRF Gate House to be counted throughout the week. Vessels holding the containers must be labeled with Scheme ID, name and phone number. They must be secure and easy to transfer.
Vessels used for drop off the containers are required to be collected promptly once counting has taken place.
In the event that containers are excessively soiled or predominantly ineligible, they will not be processed.
Drop-offs of bulk quantities will require completion of a Refund Declaration. This form is available at the Gate House, please ask the attendant for assistance.
Greenskills Tip Shop
Green Skills operate the Tip Shop at the Denmark Waste Management & Reuse Facility.
The shop will accept reusable items at the Site Operator’s discretion.
For more information please follow this link to http://www.greenskills.org.au/.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions. More information to come soon.
Contact
Our Waste Services team handles a high volume of queries.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions first to see if your query can be answered.
If you'd like to speak to our team, contact the Depot Office on (08) 9848 0343 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
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