FAQ
Questions
WHERE DO YOU RECYCLE THE ELIGIBLE CONTAINERS?
Shenton Park ReturnIt
Viko takes the eligible containers to ReturnIt in Shenton Park. The ReturnIt is located at 6 Orton Road Shenton Park and is operated by Paraquad Industries. The recycling centre provides employment for people with disabilities.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LIDS?
The lids should be taken off the container and placed into the green bag or the Viko bin with the containers. The lids are collected at the centre and then sent for recycling. Leaving the lids off slows down Viko's processing. PLEASE REMOVE LIDS.
WHY ARE VIKO BINSÂ SMALL?
Bigger bins are too bulky and heavy for Vik to safely lift. The Viko bin is smaller to fit into your utility area at your home or business. Health and safety is important at RecyclemanPerth for Viko and his workers.
WHO HELPS VIKO?
Viko is assisted to operate RecyclemanPerth by his mum, Sue. NDIS also provides support through support worker Kelly G and agencies. Valued Lives Foundation and BuddiUP provide staff to assist Vik.
WHERE DOES VIKO OPERATE?
Viko collects in the western suburbs of Perth (Claremont, Mount Claremont, Nedlands, Dalkeith, Subiaco, Wembley, Swanbourne, Cottesloe and City Beach.
CAN I HELP IF I LIVE OUTSIDE THE WESTERN SUBURBS?
Vik does not collect outside the western suburbs. However, you can collect for Viko using a green bag (available from Post Offices). Write the scheme number on the bag C10532354. Drop the bag into your nearest Containers4change centre and the funds will go direct into Viko's account.
CAN SCHOOLS HELP OUT?
Schools can help out by collecting their eligible containers and placing them into containers4change green bags. Viko will collect the bags when notified. Participating in RecyclemanPerth collections provides real life learning to students under the Australian Curriculum capabilities of: personal and social capabilities and ethical understanding.  The cross curriculum priority of sustainability is addressed when utilizing RecyclemanPerth at your school. Recycleman Perth is a social enterprise providing meaningful employment for Viktor, a person with a disability. Participating is real life learning and engagement for students. Interested schools should contact Sue via mobile or email to discuss how RecyclemanPerth can assist. Sue is a teacher registered with TRBWA and DET.
WHERE CAN I GET THE GREEN BAGS?
Containers4change bags are free from your local post office. Viko can drop off a bag if you are in his collection area.
I OWN A BUSINESS. HOW CAN I HELP RECYCLEMANPERTH?
Business can help in the following ways"
Get a Viko bin and collect containers at your business location.
Sponsor a Viko bin. Purchase a Viko bin that can be delivered to a disadvantaged residence.
Contact Sue to discuss a cooperative arrangement. Some suggestions include bin sponsorship, work experience for Vik at your business, and social media exposure. RecyclemanPerth can assist you to meet your sustainability and social enterprise goals for your business.
