Bins, Recycling and Waste

Bulk Hard Waste Collection

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 the 27th of July 2026. 

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

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

Please note:

• All items must be out on the verge no later than 7.00AM on the 27th of July to avoid missing the 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, 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 of Subiaco on 9237 9222 or email city@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Bulk Green Waste Collection

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

The collection advertised on the Waste and Recycling Guide, for the 15th of June 2026, will not take place due to the introduction of the pre-booked service. 

Bookings can be made via the WMRC website. 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.

Waste Collection Calendars will be issued with the Rates notice for the new Financial Year (October 2025) Tip passes are attached to the Waste Collection Calendar.

If you require your tip pass prior to receiving your rates in October, you can collect a pass from 388 Hay St reception OR request one to be posted by emailing: city@subiaco.wa.gov.au

The calendars have been updated and can be printed here. 

Tip passes for the 2025/26 year are valid up until Friday 31st of July 2026.

Residents that have opted in for E-Rates will be able to collect their Waste Calendars from the Customer Service & Council Chambers at 388 Hay Street once they have received their Rates Notice.

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

• The West Metro Recycling Centre offers free drop off for Aerosol cans, batteries, electrical waste, some white goods etc

• You can also get 10c for your plastic bottles and cans with containers for change

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, lawn clippings

NO - plastic of any kind, nappies, glass, plant pots, coffee pods, soil, takeway packing, 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

• Any smelly food items e.g. meat/fish/shellfish pop in a caddy liner and leave them in the fridge/freeze and transfer into the large FOGO bin the night before it is due to be emptied

• Place newspaper in the bottom of the larger bin to catch any residual liquid

• Paper towel lining in the bottom of the caddy bags will also assist with any leaking issues as they are thin.

• Only fill the caddy ¾ of the way to ensure you can tie the bags.

• Clean or hose out the bins once they have been emptied or spray the bins with fly spray

• Ensure the bin lids are always closed

• You can purchase bin kill here which is zip tied to the bin handle, but sits inside the bin to kill odours/flies

• Purchase larger 120L/240L bin liners, to use alongside the smaller caddy bag liners

• Utilize the FOGO bins for garden waste as well as food waste, mixing them improves the composting process by balancing moisture (from food) and carbon rich material (from garden waste)

When the City initially rolled out the FOGO bins, every resident was supplied with 2 complimentary rolls.

If you are finding that your stock of compostable bin liners is running low, you can purchase them from general stores such as Bunnings, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi which have various stock items available for purchase.

Alternatively, if you find they don't have any stock there are various suppliers online with liners available for purchase.

https://myecobag.com.au/product/cardia-8l-bag-with-handles/
https://biotuff.com.au/products/8-l-kitchen-tidy-bin-liner-with-handles-25-bags-home-compostable
https://www.biome.com.au/products/biobag-biodegradable-plastic-bin-liners-20-litre-with-handles-20-bags-packaged

NOTE: Any item containing the leaf compostable symbol (see attached) can be placed in your FOGO waste 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

Collection schedules will continue as per the previous year’s calendar. 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 fornightly (alternate)

• 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 Levy's.

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