Public bins in Denmark have been fitted with special Containers for Change baskets where people can leave their cans and bottles for anyone to collect for the 10¢ refund.

Baskets have been installed on 23 bins at Strickland Street, South Coast Highway, Hollings Road, Denmark Recreation Centre, Ocean Beach and other busy locations around town.

Containers in the baskets are “fair game” for anyone who wishes to claim the refund by taking the items to the refund points at Denmark Waste Management and Refuse Facility in exchange for 10¢.

Shire of Denmark president Aaron Wiggins said the bin additions provided an opportunity for community groups to raise funds and for others to pocket some extra cash.

“Utilising Containers for Change is a great way for us to keep more of the money we spend every week in town,” Cr Wiggins said.

“I urge everyone to go to the effort of putting their eligible containers in one of the many locations available.

“I would like to thank our dedicated group of locals who have championed this program and are determined that we as a community make the most of it.”

Denmark implemented the popular recycling program in 2020 and it has seen more than $462,000 returned to community members.

Alongside the financial benefits are the obvious environmental ones, with more than 4.6 million containers diverted from landfill in Denmark since June 2023.

Containers can also be deposited at the new Drop and Go station installed at the Denmark Community Resource Centre which can distribute funds directly to a nominated community group or personal account at any time.

The Containers for Change refund point at the DWMRF is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays between noon and 4pm.

Most plastic and glass bottles, drink cartons, cans and pouches that are 150ml to 3L in volume can be returned for a refund.