More information can be found in the City's Waste Guides and Education Resources webpage.
Switch Your Thinking and Recycle Right WA provide a number of handy hints and fact sheets to help increase the sustainability practices in your home.
Are bins collected on public holidays?
Yes, bins are collected on public holidays, except:
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Christmas Day
When are bins collected over the festive season?
Waste and recycling bins usually due for collection on New Year's Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day will be emptied the following day.
Additional weekly recycling bin collections will run during Christmas week and the week beforehand.
When are the next bulk waste verge collections?
Each financial year the City provides one general junk collection and two green waste collections.
Find your verge collection dates using our online tool, or by calling the City on 9397 3000.
The online tool will also provide information about the progress of the verge collections in your area. Check this website for updates regarding verge collections throughout the year.
Visit general junk and green waste verge collections for more information and guidelines on what will and won't be collected by the City. Please remember to be courteous to your neighbours and do not put your items out for collection more than seven days prior.
Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste, including paint and batteries?
Domestic quantities of flammable liquids, petrol, paints, acids, chemicals, poisons and gas cylinders can be disposed of for free at the following Household Hazardous Waste Disposal locations. For more information and options, refer to the section on Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and other Problematic Wastes.
Are tip passes available for residents?
The City does not issue tip passes.
For alternative waste disposal sites, contact the following sites for information on waste disposal and costs:
For alternative waste disposal sites, visit recycling near you.
How do I report a damaged or stolen bin?
Please request a replacement bin via our online form if your rubbish or recycling bin:
- is missing
- damaged with a split from normal wear and tear
- needs repair due to a missing lid, a wheel fallen off or has missing lid hinge pins
A member of City staff will be in contact.
How do I order a rubbish or recycling bin?
All rateable residential properties within the city are provided with a red or grey-lidded 240 litre rubbish bin and a yellow-lidded 240 litre recycling bin. The City is only able to process requests from the property owner or managing agent.
Replacement bins can be ordered using the link to the form below.
My bin was not emptied - what can I do?
Report a missed bin collection via an online form.
View the missed bin guidelines which provides more information about why your bin may have been missed.
How do I report illegal rubbish dumping?
You can help to reduce litter by becoming a Keep Australia Beautiful WA Litter Reporter.
If you see someone littering, report the offence online or via an Apple or Android app.
To register, and for more information, visit the Keep Australia Beautiful webpage.
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