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Bins, Recycling, and Waste

The City of Subiaco uses the three-colour waste system: red lid bins for general waste, yellow lid bins for recycling and, lime green bins for food organics and garden organics (FOGO).

All residential properties have a standard residential waste service levy included in their rates, which includes collection of the following;

  • 120L general waste bin collected once per fortnight

  • 120L or 240L recycling bin collected once per fortnight

  • 120L or 240L FOGO bin collected once per week.

Residents can contact the City in writing here to opt for a larger 240L general waste bin, but this will increase the waste service levy from $408 P/A to $696.72. Please note that if renting, the request must come from the property owner.

General tips for waste collection

  • place your bin out for collection in front of your property or in the laneway as advised by the City

  • have your bin out by 6am on your designated collection day

  • ensure the bin lid is fully closed to avoid windblown litter and vermin

  • place all rubbish inside the bin and not next to your bin

  • ensure your bin weighs less than 70kg.

If you are unsure of your bin day, please check our Waste Area Guide or the Find My Bin Day tool.

Useful information

Click on the headings below for more information.

The City conducts two bulk hard waste collections per year, providing residents with an opportunity to dispose of large household items that cannot be reused or repaired.

The next collection is scheduled to take place on 15 February 2027.

For a list of accepted and non-accepted items, please click here. 

Any items placed out for collection that are not accepted (e.g. paint, tyres, glass, and building rubble) will not be collected.  

Please note:

  • All items must be out on the verge no later than 7am on collection day to avoid missing collection.

  • Mattresses are collected separately from all other items as they are taken to a different facility.

  • E-Waste is also a separate collection. Please segregate these items from generic bulk waste items.

  • Piles placed behind fence lines, in driveways, right-of-way (ROW), or laneways will not be collected.

  • Multi-unit dwelling residents can contact the Strata or Property Manager to find out where to place bulk waste.

For more information on the collections, contact the City here.

The City contracts the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) to provide and manage a pre-booked bulk green waste collection service. 

To make a booking please click here. 

Each household is entitled to three collections annually. 

In addition to the pre-booked service, each household will receive one green waste pass per year. This pass provides free access to the Western Metropolitan Recycling Centre where you can dispose of your green waste. Residents can also use their FOGO bin for garden organics such as weeds, grass clippings, small twigs and branches etc.

For more information, you can find FAQs here.

For booking portal guidance, please watch the below video.

Please note:

  • Loose green waste can be placed on verges 1-3 days prior to collection but no later than 7 am on the morning of collection. 

  • Piles will need to be visible from the road and not include large branches/tree limbs that have been commercially lopped.

  • Up to 3 cubic meters (3m x 1m x 1m) of loose green waste can be put out per collection.

Residents who receive their rates notices by post will receive a Waste and Recycling Guide each year with their rates notice. 

Residents who have opted to receive E-Rates can collect a Waste and Recycling Guide from the Customer Service Centre and Council Chambers at 388 Hay Street, or request one be posted by emailing: city@subiaco.wa.gov.au

The calendars have been updated and can be printed here. 

Tip passes for each year will expire 31 July of their respective year. 

The only items in your recycling bin should be aluminium, plastic bottles and containers glass (broken glass included) and flattened cardboard.

Top tips for recycling

  • ​Flatten any cardboard boxes to maximize space

  • Ensure lids are removed from bottles, these can be recycled seperatley at the West Metro Recycling Centre

  • All items should be clean, dry and loose (not in paper or plastic bags)

  • No meat trays, takeaway containers or coffee cups - these will go in your general waste bin

  • No food scraps, general waste, aerosols, batteries

  • Ensure there are no electrical items in the recycling, these items can cause truck fires and contaminate other recycling.

Reduce and reuse first - recycling is great, but reducing waste and reusing items are even better for the environment.

Useful tips

Want to see what happens to your recyclables? view the video below

All general waste goes directly to landfill, please help reduce our environmental impact by minimizing what you put in this bin. The less waste here, the better!

What goes in the general waste bin?

  • General rubbish

  • Soft packaging and meat trays

  • Nappies

  • Takeaway coffee cups

  • Hygiene products

NO food waste, recyclables (glass, aliminium, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers) electrical items, hazardous waste, paint etc.

The FOGO bin system collects Food Organics and Garden Organics for composting.

It helps reduce landfill waste and turns organic material into nutrient-rich soil.

Items that can go into the FOGO bin

  • food scraps including egg shells, bones, seafood including shells, coffee grounds, tea leaves, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread, and dairy products

  • garden organics including prunings, small branches and twigs, leaves and weeds, and lawn clippings.

No plastic of any kind, nappies, glass, plant pots, coffee pods, soil, takeway packaging, or dog poo. 

Please remember to use certified compostable liners (look for the symbol below).

For more information on FOGO, click here.

Want to see what happens to your FOGO waste? View the video below by Recycle Right.

Helpful tips

  • Place strong smelling food scraps, such as meat, fish, and shellfish, in a caddy liner and store them in the fridge or freezer. Transfer them to your FOGO bin the night before collection.

  • Place newspaper in the bottom of your FOGO bin to absorb any residual liquid.

  • Place paper towel in the bottom of the caddy to absorb any leaks. Put the paper towel in your general waste bin when used. 

  • Fill caddy liners only three-quarters full so they can be tied securely.

  • Clean/ hose out your bins after they have been emptied. You can also spray them with fly spray.

  • Keep bin lids closed at all times.

  • You can purchase Bin Kill, which attaches to the bin handle with a cable tie and hangs inside the bin to help control odours and flies.

  • Consider purchasing larger 120L or 240L bin liners, in addition to the smaller caddy liners.

  • Use your FOGO bin for garden waste as well as food waste. Mixing the two helps the composting process by balancing moisture-rich food waste with carbon-rich garden material.

When the City introduced the FOGO service, residents received two complimentary rolls of compostable caddy liners.

If your supply is running low, compostable liners can be purchased from retailers such as Bunnings, Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI. Product ranges and availability may vary between stores.

Compostable liners are also available from online retailers, including:

Please note: Items displaying the compostable leaf symbol shown below can be placed in your FOGO bin.

Electrical waste (known as e-waste) & batteries should not be put ANY kerbside bins because it contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can leak into the environment and cause serious harm to human health and ecosystems.

When e-waste/batteries are sent to landfills or incinerated, these toxic substances can contaminate soil, water, and air. Additionally, electrical items often contain valuable materials like gold, copper, and rare earth metals that can be recovered and reused through proper recycling.

It also poses serious safety risks, including causing truck fires. Many electronic devices contain lithium-ion batteries, which can be easily damaged or punctured when compacted in waste collection trucks. Damaged batteries can overheat and ignite, leading to dangerous fires that threaten the safety of waste collection workers and emergency responders.

Disposing of e-waste and batteries correctly not only prevents pollution but also conserves natural resources and supports sustainable waste management practices.

The West Metro recycling centre offers a free drop off service for E-waste & batteries, to see a full list of accepted items please click here

For the safety and wellbeing of all residents and community members, strict precautions must be followed when removing, transporting, and disposing of asbestos and other hazardous waste. 

Please click here for more information

If your bin was out on time and has been missed or you simply forgot to pop it out, please report it as soon as possible , ideally within 24 hours. This allows us to organise a return collection while the truck is still operating in the area.

Missed bins can be reported online here

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep waste services running smoothly

You can check your collection area using the Waste Area Guide, or by visiting the Find My Bin Day tool here

  • General waste and recycling bins are collected fortnightly (alternating).

  • FOGO is collected weekly.

All bins must be stored within the property boundary (other than when left out for collections)

The City also recommends that bins be stored away from public areas and kept in designated storage spaces to ensure waste is managed effectively and safely.

Bins should not be left permanently in laneways or on verges, as this can obstruct footpaths, create safety hazards, and contribute to litter and illegal dumping. Proper bin storage helps maintain a cleaner, more orderly environment and reduces the risk of vandalism, pests, and odours. Residents and businesses are encouraged to place bins out only on collection days and return them promptly to their storage areas after servicing.

If you require bins for a new property or a bin has gone missing/needs to be repaired you can submit a request online , please click here to view our online services.

The assisted household bin service is a waste collection service for residents unable to move their bins from their residential property to collection area to be emptied.

The waste driver will wheel the bins out from an agreed pick-up location on the resident’s property and return the empty bin to the same location.

This service is provided at no additional cost to the normal servicing charge, provided the resident can meet the criteria.

To enquire regarding this service please call or email the City on 08 9237 9222 or city@subiaco.wa.gov.au

The standard residential waste service is $408 P/A (120L).

Residents can opt for a larger 240L general waste bin, but this will increase the waste service levy from $408 P/A to $696.72.

Please note: All requests for the 240L bin, must be sent in writing to the City to city@subiaco.wa.gov.au (if renting, the request must come from the property owner).

Please click here for further information on rates and Waste Service Levys.

Residents are encouraged to use the drop off services offered by the West Metro Recycling Centre in Shenton Park (corner of Brockway Road and Lemnos Street) 

Residents can dispose of electrical waste, batteries, white goods (not needing to be de-gased such as washing machines and cookers) polystyrene, scrap metal, old x-rays, paint and more for free.

Please see a full list of accepted items and fees here

WMRC Website https://www.wmrc.wa.gov.au/
Wasted Sorted https://www.wastesorted.wa.gov.au/
Recycle Right https://www.wastesorted.wa.gov.au/
Containers for change https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/

We can provide stickers foir the bins to help people sort their waste correctly. 
If you’d like some new stickers for your bins, or posters and signs for your bin area, email city@subiaco.wa.gov.au or download them below;

Yellow-Lid-Recycling-Sticker.pdf
Red-lid-General-Waste-Sticker-(3).pdf
FOGO-Bin-Sticker.pdf