General Waste Bin (red or green lid)

The general waste bin is collected weekly. It’s for waste that can’t be recycled or reused.

What can go in my general waste bin? 

✔ Food and organic waste

✔ Green waste / Garden organics

✔ Nappies and hygiene products

✔ Polystyrene and long-life cartons

✔ Soft plastic and packaging (e.g. lolly wrappers, bread bags, bubble wrap)

✔ Milk carton lids 

✔ Damaged clothing, shoes, crockery and toys

✔ Takeaway coffee cups 

What can't go in my general waste bin? 

✘ Acids and Alkalis 

✘ Aerosols 

✘ Batteries

✘ Chemicals & Cleaners  

✘ Construction or building materials 

✘ E-Waste

✘ Fire Extinguishers 

✘ Glass 

✘ Hot or Burning Ash 

✘ Motor Oil & Cooking Oil 

✘ Paint 

✘ Pesticides/Herbicides 

✘ Smoke Detectors 

✘ Tyres 

The above items (✘) cannot be disposed of in your recycling bin but can be disposed of at other locations. Click here for more information.

Recycling Bin (yellow lid)

The yellow lid is collected fortnightly. The bin is for all your recyclable items, which are reprocessed into new products.

What can go in my recycling bin? 

✔ Aluminum and steel cans*

✔ Glass bottles and jars (rinsed and lids removed)*

✔ Plastic bottles and containers (rinsed and lids removed)*

✔ Newspapers, office paper (clean and not shredded)

✔ Cardboard (flattened and clean)

✔ Other drink cartons*

All recycling must be loose (not bagged), clean and empty.

*These items can be disposed of as part of the 10c Containers for Change deposit scheme. Click here to find your nearest refund point

What can't go in my recycling bin? 

✘ Bagged recycling (all items must be placed loose in the bin)*

✘ Acids and Alkalis^

✘ Aerosols^

✘ Animal Waste*

✘ Batteries^

✘ Chemicals & Cleaners^

✘ Clothes or other textiles*

✘ Construction or building materials^

✘ Dirty food containers or pizza boxes*

✘ E-Waste^

✘ Fire Extinguishers^

✘ Food or garden organics*

✘ Long-life cartons (foiled lining)

✘ Meat Trays*

✘ Motor Oil & Cooking Oil^

✘ Nappies*

✘ Paint^

✘ Pesticides/Herbicides^

✘ Polystyrene*

✘ Smoke Detectors^

✘ Soft Plastics (e.g. lolly wrappers, bread bags, bubble wrap)*

✘ Takeaway coffee cups*

✘ Tyres^

* = must be disposed of in general waste bin

^ = must be disposed of elsewhere. Find out what is accepted by Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility here. 

Why do we need to re-route for bin collections?

Due to the significant population growth in the Shire, we need to evenly distribute the collections across the working week.

How often does a re-route occur?

Very rarely. Re-routes are calculated to allow for future growth and demands. The expectation is that the new collection days will be in place for a minimum of 3 years.

How will this affect me?

Your general waste bin collection day and your recycling collection week may change, please refer to the Waste and Recycling Guide on this webpage which outlines the collection areas and the relevant day for general waste bins (green lid bin) and the relevant day and week for recycling bins (yellow lid bin).

Will my general waste bin (green lid bin) still be collected weekly?

Yes.

Will my recycling bin (yellow lid bin) still be collected fortnightly?

Yes. 

Who can assist if I am unsure what day my bin collection is?

Contact the Shire on 9526 1111 and a Customer Service Team member will assist you.

Who do I contact if my bin has not been collected?

Please contact our waste service contractor Cleanaway on 9587 4655 and they will arrange to collect it.

Who do I contact if my bin is damaged/ stolen?

If your bin is damaged or stolen, please contact the Shire Customer Service Team to arrange a repair / replacement.

Apply online for a replacement bin here

My bin is blowing open. What can I do?

If your household bin lids are blowing open and scattering its contents down the street you can resolve the problem with a Maxi Closer.

They come in two different sizes, 1 size for the 240L waste and recycle bins and 1 size for the 140L waste bin. Maxi Closers are easy to fit, keep the lid closed even in gale force conditions are easily removed and extremely durable.

They are free (1 set per household) and are available from our Administration Centre in Mundijong.

How do I apply for a new bin collection service?

To apply for a new bin service, complete the Apply for a new bin service form available below or in person at our Administration Centre. Completed applications can be submitted electronically, by mail or in person at our Administration Centre. We are only able to process applications that are signed by the landowner or their authorised agent. The reason for this is that bins belong to the property where the bins are located.

Apply for a new bin service

Bin placement

Placing your bins correctly helps us to provide you with a timely and efficient collection service.

To ensure your waste is collected

• Put your bins out before 6am on the morning of collection.
• Place bins half a metre back from the kerb with the handle and wheels facing your property.
• Place your general waste and recycling bins half a metre apart from each other.
• Ensure access to the bin is not blocked by cars, power poles, trees, etc.
• Do not leave any excess material or waste next to your bin.
• Return bins to your yard before 6pm on your collection day.

How do I upgrade an existing bin collection service?

If you find that you require more space for your rubbish and recycling, you can apply for additional bins or larger bins (fees apply).

To apply complete the Upgrade and/or add to an existing bin service available below or in person at our Administration Centre. Completed applications can be submitted electronically, by mail or in person at our Administration Centre. We are only able to process applications that are signed by the landowner or their authorised agent. The reason for this is that bins belong to the property where the bins are located.

Upgrade and or Add to an Existing Application Form

How has the Shire communicated the change to bin collection days?

The Shire is communicating this change to residents and businesses via the following methods:

• Newspaper adverts in The Examiner newspaper
• Information on our website
• Social media posts
• Waste and Recycling Guide sent to all letterboxes in the Shire

How can I get a hard copy of the Waste and Recycling Guide?

Download the Waste and Recycling Guide

How clean does the stuff I recycle need to be?

Items don't need to be spotless but should be clean of food scraps and be dry when placed into the bin.

What happens with plastic lids?

All lids have to be removed from bottles and jars and thrown in the garbage as they cause problems in the recycling process.