The Western Australian Government is looking at setting up a drink container recycling scheme, which will give refunds for cans and bottles.

Environment Minister Judy Edwards says the Government is investigating several methods, including kerbside recycling and automated vending machines that accept waste and give refunds.

Dr Edwards says the scheme has many benefits.

"It helps local governments with their recycling, it helps small groups, the scouts in South Australia do fantastically well still out of collecting bottles, and the kids could really get some extra pocket money," she said.