Containers for Change, which will allow West Australians to claim a 10-cent refund when they return eligible beverage containers, will commence on October 1.
Mandurah organisations have welcomed the relaunch including Dawesville MP Zak Kirkup, who has appealed for residents to plan ahead to maximise the environmental and financial outcomes for the Peel region.
Mr Kirkup said Containers for Change provided an exciting opportunity for community groups, sporting clubs and schools to raise much-needed funds.
"We would urge residents and organisations to think ahead for 1 October when the scheme commences and have a plan," he said.
"Register your group for a Containers for Change ID and anyone returning their eligible containers to a refund point can then donate to your group using your Scheme ID which you can promote on your social media channels.
"Organisations could also consider partnering or registering with a refund point to access container collection infrastructure for your events or activities.
"With one refund point to be conveniently located in Erskine, making a change to the environment will be easier than ever and I urge the community to get on board and make a difference."
Community Recycling WA, a not-for-profit subsidiary of Peel Thunder, will set up a refund point at 39 Galbraith Loop, Falcon.
Community Recycling WA spokesman John Ditchburn said residents can use the drive-through facility from 1 October.
"Sort your trash into eligibles, which often end up as environmental litter, and ineligibles, which you'll continue to recycle in your household waste collection," he said.
"Bring your containers and drive through our facility to the cashier to donate or collect your refund. You can choose any scheme to support, or donate to us and we will distribute to a range of local sporting clubs and associations."
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Coastal Waste Warriors, who record detailed information for the Australian Marine Debris Initiative database during their monthly beach clean-ups, intend to use the refunds to continue running events and educating the community.
Coastal Waste Warriors spokeswoman Kirstin Field said the scheme will positively impact the environment and marine life by reducing waste from entering the waterways and oceans.
"Data we processed during 2019 showed about 3000 plastic, glass and aluminium containers were collected at different locations in the Mandurah region," she said.
"Once the Containers for Change program is implemented, we are expecting a reduction in this type of litter."
