Merredin Waste Facility & Tip Shop
The Shire of Merredin manages the Merredin Landfill and Resource Recovery Site, located 5km northeast of the Merredin Townsite along Chandler-Merredin Road. During 2010 the site was upgraded to provide a materials resource recovery facility, extending the site to cater for general putrescible waste for a period of approximately 25 years.
Merredin ratepayers are issued with a tip pass which entitles the recipient to access the site 12 times over the year for free, provided that they present their identification tag on entry and that loads are sorted into their designated areas. Uncontaminated greenwaste can be disposed of for free during operating hours with no limitation on how many times per year waste is disposed. For all other waste, no tip pass = no free disposal. If your load is unsorted, you will incur the appropriate fee. Commercial users do not have free access and will incur the appropriate fee.
The site is manned and locked outside of operating hours. The site is available for disposal of waste during the following times:
| Monday to Friday |
7:30am - 12:00pm
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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| Saturday / Sunday and Public Holidays |
10:00am - 3:00pm
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The Shire of Merredin does not permit scavenging of the landfill site and issues no salvage rights to any individual. All salvage rights lie with Council and materials salvaged are used to offset the cost of operation of the disposal site.
Some items such as bikes, bricks and pallet can be purchased directly at the refuse site. No cash is maintained at the site however EFTPOS facilities are available to effect your purchases. Alternatively purchases can be paid for at the Shire Administration Office and goods will be released on production of a receipt.
Care should be taken when transporting loads of refuse to the landfill site to ensure that it does not blow off or fall from the vehicle being used. Infringements for littering and unsecure loading can be issued by the Ranger and local Police. Please ensure the load is covered with a tarpaulin or similar and loads are securely tied down with ratchet straps.
Proper disposal of products ensures that the cost of operation is minimised and that the life of the site can be substantially extended. The failure to properly dispose will incur a cost to the user.
Merredin Tip Shop
The purpose of the Merredin Tip Shop is to encourage recycling within our community and reduce the volume of valuable items going to landfill. This tip shop will assist in building sustainable recycling practices by ensuring quality reusable items, are salvaged and recycled, therefore having a positive impact on the environment.
Items disposed of as e-waste cannot be purchased from the Tip Shop, and will be removed to an appropriate recycling facility.
Location
The Tip Shop is located next to the Gate House at the Landfill site which is located approximately 5km northeast of the Merredin townsite along Chandler-Merredin Road
Opening Times
The Tip Shop will be open daily during the Merredin Waste Site operational hours.
Pricing
We accept payment via CARD ONLY.
Prices will be finalised in a few different ways:
- Group-priced items (see appropriate signage)
- Individually priced items
- Unmarked items, priced at the discretion of the Tip Shop operator.
A pricing guide is outlined below:
| Item |
Price (AUD) Individual |
| Books/DVDs/CDs |
50c |
| Assorted Children's Toys |
$1.00 upwards |
| Camping - sleeping, seating etc |
$5.00 upwards |
| Furniture - tables, chairs, couches |
$5.00 upwards |
| Bikes |
$5.00 upwards |
| Homewares |
$1.00 upwards |
| Decorative Items |
$1.00 upwards |
| Miscellaneous |
$1.00 upwards |
How to donate to the tip shop
Items can be donated during regular landfill site operating hours, it is encouraged that community members bring any items that they wish to discard. These items must be safe and have the potential to hold value to other community members. The landfill site operator will approve items at their discretion after consulting the product acceptance criteria.
What we can and cannot accept
The Tip Shop can give your unwanted items a second life and save them from landfill. If it is still of fair to good quality, your trash could be someone else’s treasure.
However, there are some items that cannot be donated. Below is a guide to what items are acceptable and unacceptable at the Merredin Tip Shop.
| What we CAN accept |
What we CANNOT accept |
| Furniture (outdoor and indoor) |
Sheets of glass/broken glass/glass tables |
| Bric-a-brac (picture frames, ornaments etc.) |
Safety-rated products (baby car seats, bike helmets etc.) |
| Manual tools (such as garden tools) |
Electrical items |
| Bicycles, sporting goods, camping gear |
Gas bottles/gas items |
| Clothing and accessories |
Plants, soil, organic items, food |
| Toys, games and play equipment |
Items containing personal data (phones, computers etc.)V |
| Manchester (towels, sheets, blankets etc.) |
Mattresses |
| Books, DVDs, CDs |
Tyres |
| Kitchenware |
Chemicals (oil, paints, hazardous household waste) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. I am interested in __. Do you have it?
Items will come and go with demand. It is best to come down to see what we have on offer.
Q. Can I reserve an item for it to be picked up later?
No. The Tip Shop will run on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q. Why can’t I drop off certain items to the shop?
It is important that we comply with all Australian Safety Standards. As such, some items that do not meet these standards are unsuitable for resale. An example is a second-hand child’s cot. It may be in great condition although it will not pass Australian Safety Standards and is not suitable for resale. Some items have no resale value, for example, a heavily stained broken sofa will not sell.
Contact
For more information regarding Merredin’s Tip Shop, please contact the Shire on (08) 9041 1611 or email wsm@merredin.wa.gov.au.