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Verge update: We’re working on it!

We are currently working hard to collect your hard and green waste and have additional shifts in place. We are behind schedule due to higher than normal volumes of waste. We have also seen a significant increase in incorrect items being placed on verges which has a big impact on our collection times. To view what can and can’t go out on your verge, please view our waste guide.
 
When will my waste be collected?
 
Delays are approximately two weeks from your collection date. We’re really sorry about this and we’re running additional shifts so that we can collect your waste as soon as possible. Due to the volumes of waste, it is hard to work out the exact collection dates. However, we will update this page daily with the estimated start dates for upcoming collections. The estimated start dates for the following zones are as follows:

Hard Waste

  • Zone 8 (Ferndale): 16 March - Completed
  • Zone 9 (Lynwood) 23 March - Completed
  • Zone 10  (Parkwood): 30 March - Collections have commenced
  • Zone 11 (Parkwood): 10 April

Green Waste

  • Zone 15 (Willetton): 15 March - Completed
  • Zone 16 (Willetton/ Riverton): 28 March - Collections have commenced, approximately 30% complete
  • Zone 17 (Willetton): 10 April
  • Zone 18 (Willetton): 17 April

Affected by the verge collection delays?
An option is for affected residents to take their rubbish (including up to two mattresses) directly to the Waste Transfer Station for free. The usual drop off fee will not be applied to those who have verge collections now and up until 30 June 2023. Proof of address is required.
* Please note: Once the City has completed verge collections in a zone, that zone will no longer be eligible for a free drop off.

We thank you for your patience.

Each year you will have two verge collections for household waste and two for garden organics.

You can look up the date for your next verge, waste and recycling collection by entering your address below.

What are my dates?

 
For more information read the current waste guide (PDF 9.5MB), which includes the dates for all verge collections in your area.

Bulk Household Waste

Please do not place your waste on the verge more than two days before your collection date, as materials can sometimes create hazards.

Place all waste on the verge by 6am on the Monday of your collection date. Late piles will not be collected.

If your pile exceeds the size shown below, your extra waste can be collected for a fee. Please contact us before your collection on 1300 422 664 to arrange payment.

Diagram showing a waste pile of 6 cubic metres (required)

Only these materials will be removed:

  • furniture and furnishings
  • two mattresses per collection
  • household items that are too large to fit into your wheelie bin
  • piles no larger than the diagram above (6 cubic metres).
     

The following will not be removed:

  • white goods (fridges, freezers, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and air conditioning units)
  • building materials like bricks, rubble, concrete and sand
  • liquids of any kind, including paint
  • gas bottles of any size
  • motor vehicles parts, including tyres
  • any more than two mattresses
  • anything containing asbestos
  • plate glass, such as windows and shower screens
  • outdoor furniture containing glass
  • green waste.

White goods collections are now whenever you need. For more information visit the white goods collection page.

Bulk Garden Organics

Please do not place bulk garden organics material on the verge more than seven days before your collection date.

Place all garden organics on the verge by 6am on the Monday of your collection date. Late piles will not be collected.

If your pile exceeds the size shown below, your extra waste can be collected for a fee. Please contact us before your collection on 1300 422 664 to arrange payment.

Diagram showing a garden organics pile of 6 cubic metres (required)

Only garden organics materials that meet the following requirements will be removed:

  • less than 1.5m in length
  • less than 16kg
  • less than 150mm in diameter
  • piles no larger than the diagram above (6 cubic metres).

Please stack garden organics materials neatly on the verge. The cut ends should face the street and the leaves end face the property (as per diagram above).
 

The following will not be removed:

  • lawn and weed sods
  • stumps or tree roots
  • garden materials contaminated with other items, such as plastic or metal
  • bags, boxes or bales of green waste
  • bulk household waste.

Verge collection conditions

  • Do not obstruct essential services like fire hydrants, telecommunications, sewer or stormwater access, electrical transformers or power domes.
  • Ensure the footpath is free to use.
  • Do not place rubbish on vacant properties or land, public places, reserves or parks, including their verges. This is an offence and may incur a fine.
  • Please do not place materials on easily damaged items such as sprinklers, water meters, green domes or against fences.
  • Any waste left on the verge outside of collection dates must be removed immediately, otherwise you may receive a litter fine.

For more information, please contact us on 1300 422 664 between 8.15am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Donate your unwanted items

Please consider donating unwanted items that are in good condition.

You can donate to local charity shops, Buy Nothing Group Facebook pages, or drop the items at the Waste Transfer Station for sale at the Reuse Market.

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