Find your bin collection days
The three-bin system helps manage general waste, recycling and garden organics efficiently. To find your bin collection day, please enter your residential address below.
When and how to put your bins out
Ensure your bins are placed on the kerb by 6am on your designated collection day, positioned for easy access by collection services.
Important note: The red bin is collected weekly, while the yellow and lime green bins are serviced on alternate weeks, allowing you to present two bins each week.
How to use your bins
The following provides general guidance on what can and cannot go in each bin. For more advice visit the A-Z Waste Disposal Guide web page.
The general waste bin is collected weekly and taken to Tamala Park landfill.
Tips for using your bin
- for general waste only (see acceptable/non acceptable items below)
- not for recyclables
- the bin should not weigh more than 70kgs when full.
| Examples of acceptable items | Examples of unacceptable items |
|---|---|
| General household waste | Hot or burning ash |
| Glass (broken or other) | Asbestos |
| Food waste, scraps, and leftovers | Household hazard waste (inc. batteries and aerosols, paint etc.) |
| Animal waste e.g. litter, excreta, fur | Building materials e.g. bricks, concrete, sand etc. |
| Broken items | Green waste, garden waste |
| Ceramics e.g. plates, mugs, bowls | Electronic waste (e-waste) |
| Cooking oil (in a sealed container) | Old tyres |
| Hygiene/sanitary products | Motor oil |
| Nappies | Hot liquids |
| Shredded paper (bagged) |
Refer to the Waste Guide, hazardous waste disposal and green waste disposal for information on disposing of the above items.
The garden organic bin is collected every two weeks.
Tips for using your bin
- store the bin away from direct sunlight
- keep items small
- keep items loose (not in bags)
- avoid overly compacting items e.g. place branches/twigs at the bottom of the bin before adding lawn clippings
- the bin should not weigh more than 70kgs.
| Examples of acceptable items |
Examples of unacceptable items |
|---|---|
| Grass clippings | Animal waste |
| Leaves and flowers | Boxes or bags |
| Plant prunings | Food waste |
| Sticks and twigs | Garden hoses, pots, or garden tools |
| Tree prunings | General waste |
| Weeds | Prunings larger than 300mm wide and 300mm high |
| Sand |
Recycling bins are collected fortnightly (alternating with the green waste bin).
Recycled waste is sent to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where it's sorted into categories such as paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminium, steel, and glass. After sorting, these materials are shipped to recycling plants, including those in Australia and across Asia, to be repurposed into new items.
Tips for using your bin
- keep recyclables loose and not in bags
- flatten cardboard boxes
- ensure items are clean (rinse off waste)
- squash plastic bottles and cans
- remove lids from all bottles, jars, and containers (place in the general waste bin).
| Examples of acceptable items | Examples of unacceptable items |
|---|---|
| Rigid plastics e.g. bottles and containers | Animal waste |
| Paper e.g. magazines and newspaper | Clothing and textiles |
| Cardboard e.g. egg cartons and cereal boxes | Electronic waste (e-waste) |
| Aluminium and steel e.g. cans used for food, drink and pet food | Green waste |
| Clean glass (including broken glass) e.g. jar used for food and drink | Household hazard waste (inc. batteries and aerosols, paint etc. |
| Medical waste and syringes | |
| Nappies | |
| Shredded paper | |
| Soft plastic e.g. plastic bags, cling wrap, chip wrappers | |
| Tetra paks e.g. soy milk cartons etc. |
Order larger/additional bins
If you are struggling with overflowing bins, the following options are available:
- Speak to a City appointed waste educator on how to reduce your waste.
- Recycling bin (yellow lid): Upgrade to a 360L recycling bin at no extra cost.
- Recycling bin (yellow lid): Request an additional bin. Fees apply.
- General waste bin (red lid): Upgrade to a 240L general waste bin. Note that an additional fee will be applied to your annual rates.
- Garden organics bin (green lid): For garden organics, while we can't offer larger bins due to weight restrictions, you can request an additional bin. Fees apply.
If you are renting, please contact the property owner or agent.
Request bin upgrades or additional bins via the myJoondalup customer portal
Order bins for a new property
The City has a three bin waste service consisting of a:
- Waste 140L red lid general waste bin
- Greens 240L lime green lid bin for garden organics
- Recycling 240L or 360L yellow lid recycling bin.
The property owner or managing agent can request this service. The establishment fee must be paid at time of request.
Request bins for a new property via the myJoondalup customer portal
Special assistance service
Ensuring everyone can manage their waste effectively is important to us.
If you require assistance moving bins due to mobility concerns, please apply for special assistance service by via info@joondalup.wa.gov.au.
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