Understand how the City’s two-bin and three-bin systems work, what goes in each bin, and which items must never be placed in kerbside bins.
Two-bin system
Properties under 400 square metres, rural properties and most multi-residential properties generally have the two-bin system. These households have a recycling bin and a general waste bin.
The general waste bin previously had a dark green lid. The City is progressively replacing these lids with red lids to meet Australian Standards.
Find out what goes in each bin below.
Recycling bin (yellow lid)You can place:
- All hard plastic bottles, tubs and containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Steel and aluminium cans
- Paper, cardboard, newspapers and magazines (not shredded)
- Clean foil scrunched into a firm ball.
Remember to rinse containers, remove lids and place items loose in the bin.
You can place:
- Non-recyclable general waste
- Food scraps
- Pet waste
- Nappies
- Shredded paper
- Hygiene and sanitary products
- Soiled paper products such as paper towels and tissues
- Clothing that cannot be donated
- Soft plastics
- Garden waste if you do not have a garden organics bin.
Three-bin system
The three-bin system has been rolled out to most residential properties over 400 square metres. It includes a separate garden organics bin in addition to the recycling and general waste bins.
Residents on smaller properties can apply to opt in to the three-bin system at no cost. If approved, the general waste bin is changed from 240 litres to 140 litres and a garden organics bin is added.
Find out what goes in each bin below.
Garden organics bin (lime green lid)You can place:
- Grass clippings
- Weeds, including noxious weeds
- Twigs and sticks
- Prunings up to 60 millimetres thick
- Palm fronds
- Tree nuts
Garden organics are mulched at the Henderson Waste Recovery Park.
You can place:
- Non-recyclable general waste
- Food scraps
- Pet waste
- Nappies
- Shredded paper
- Hygiene and sanitary products
- Soiled paper products such as paper towels, serviettes and tissues
- Clothing that cannot be donated
- Soft plastics.
The contents of this bin are sent to landfill at the Henderson Waste Recovery Park.
You can place:
- All hard plastic bottles, tubs and containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Steel and aluminium cans
- Paper, cardboard, newspapers and magazines (not shredded)
- Clean foil scrunched into a firm ball.
Remember to rinse containers, remove lids and place items loose in the bin.
The contents of this bin are sent to the
Veolia Materials Recovery Facility in Bibra Lake where they are separated, baled and sent to be recycled.
Items that cannot go in any bin
The following items must never be placed in any kerbside bin.
Household hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes chemicals, aerosols, gas bottles, flammable liquids, pool chlorine and pesticides. Find out how to dispose of HHW for free at Henderson Waste Recovery Park. Refer to the Public Waste Drop-Off page.
Other drop-off locations for aerosols are the City's Operations Centre (located at 52 Wellard Street, Bibra Lake), Senior Centre (located at 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood), Coolbellup Library, the ARC, and the Aubin Grove Community Centre.
Batteries, mobile phones, printer cartridges and light globes
These an be dropped off at recycling hubs at any of the City's
libraries, the City's Youth Centre, the ARC, Senior Centre (located at 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood), and the Wetlands Centre.
More information and contact
For more information on how to use your bins contact the City's Waste Education Team on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].