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Frequently Asked Questions
Each Bulk Waste collection allows a pile of up to 3 cubic metres (3m³). Items that aren't accepted will be left behind.
| Accepted items | Items NOT accepted |
|---|---|
| Piles up to 3 cubic metres (3m³) | More than 3 cubic metres (3m³) |
| General bulky waste items | Asbestos / fence sheeting |
| Timber products up to 1.5m and 300mm diameter | Household hazardous waste (chemicals, oils, gas bottles) |
| Furniture (glass removed) | Construction / demolition materials |
| Carpet, rugs | Vehicle parts and tyres |
| Bed frames / headboards | Food or domestic waste |
| Ensemble bases | Green waste, leaves or grass bags |
| Foam mattresses | Timber or metal over 1.5m or 300mm in diameter |
| Old bicycles | Glass, mirrors, shower screens |
| Broken BBQs (no gas canisters) | Fire extinguishers, flares, paint, oil |
| Garden equipment | Beanbags |
| Broken toys (batteries removed) | Mattresses (latex and innerspring) and white goods |
| Gas heaters (no gas canisters) | Electronic waste (e-waste) |
| Bags of clothes |
Each Green Waste collection allows a pile of up to 3 cubic metres (3m³). Items that aren't accepted will be left behind.
| Accepted items | Items NOT accepted |
|---|---|
| Piles up to 3 cubic metres (3m³) per collection | More than three cubic metres (3m³) |
| Trees, shrubs, prunings not exceeding 1.5m and 300mm diameter | Dug out lawn |
| Untreated timber products up to 1.5m and 300mm diameter | Bagged or boxed green waste (plastic, chaff, hessian, cardboard) |
| Contaminated green waste (rubbish, plastic, wire) | |
| Lawn clippings, weeds, roots | |
| Sand and soil | |
| Treated or sawn timber | |
| Tree trunks, stumps or limbs over 1.5m or 300mm in diameter | |
| General rubbish, bulk waste, white goods, e-waste |
The Mattress collection is an ancillary service for latex and innerspring mattresses only.
| Accepted items | Items NOT accepted |
|---|---|
| Latex and innerspring mattresses | Foam mattresses |
| Ensemble bases | |
| Futons | |
| Mattress toppers or pillows | |
| Other bases (timber, metal) | |
| Headboards | |
| Bunk beds |
Whitegoods are large household electrical appliances including clothes dryers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners. Doors must be removed from all white goods placed out for a pre-booked verge collection.
| Accepted items | Items NOT accepted |
|---|---|
| Fridges and freezers | Microwaves (must be pre-booked as e-waste) |
| Dishwashers | Commercial fridges and freezers |
| Ovens and cooktops | Commercial air-conditioning units |
| Washing machines and dryers | |
| Air-conditioning units |
E-waste refers to electrical or electronic items that have a cord, plug or battery compartment. Remove any embedded batteries before placing items out. Each collection allows up to 6 items not exceeding 1 cubic metre (1m³).
| Accepted items | Items NOT accepted |
|---|---|
| Computers and computer monitors | Commercial printers |
| Small IT products — keyboards, mice, joysticks, hard drives | Commercial scanners |
| Laptops | Air conditioning units |
| Printers and scanners | |
| Televisions | |
| Vacuum cleaners | |
| Projectors | |
| Cameras and video cameras | |
| DVD, VCR and CD players | |
| Speakers, HiFi and radios | |
| Power tools | |
| Telecom (phones, answering machines etc.) | |
| Game consoles | |
| Microwaves and small appliances (toaster, grill, kettle) | |
| Electric heaters / oil radiators | |
| Lamps (no lightbulbs or glass) |
Yes, you can book multiple collections on the same date if you have more than one allocation remaining. Just select your address in the online booking portal and choose all the collections you need.
Yes, you can order additional services. You will be required to pay for any services over your annual allocation at a discounted rate. In 2025/26, these rates are:
| Item | Quantity per collection | User-pays fee 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Waste | 3m³ | $135.08 |
| Green Waste | 3m³ | $89.67 |
| E-Waste | 6 items up to 1m³ | $45.61 |
| Whitegoods | 1 item | $38.36 |
| Mattress | 1 item | $77.47 |
No. The pre-booked verge collection service is intended for items that are no longer usable and at the end of their life.
If your items are still in good condition, consider selling or giving them away through Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. You can also share your item to a local Buy Nothing group or donate to a charity to keep a usable item in circulation.
All residential properties receive the pre-booked service.
Those living in unit complexes with more than 5 units will receive quarterly collections that must be pre-booked by the Strata Manager. Please contact your Strata Manager for more information regarding collections from your complex.
Commercial properties are not eligible for this service.
Tip passes can be limiting as many residents don't have access to a suitable vehicle or trailer to transport large or heavy waste items, making disposal difficult and inconvenient.
Instead, the City of Kwinana offers a pre-booked verge collection and user-pays system, which is a more accessible, time-efficient, and cost-effective solution for most households. This service allows you to book a collection at a time that suits you, and we'll collect the items directly from your verge.
It also helps improve waste separation, making recycling more effective and reducing landfill.
As part of a review of the verge collection service, the City of Kwinana explored several collection models to find the most effective option for our community. The decision was guided by a multiple criteria analysis which evaluated the services based on four key areas: environmental, social, economic, and governance outcomes.
The pre-booked system was identified as the best fit for Kwinana, offering greater flexibility for residents, improved recycling outcomes, and better value for the community.
For full details on the options considered, associated costs, and outcomes, please refer to the Verge Collection Service Review Report 2024 on the City of Kwinana website.
Local Buy & Sell Facebook groups include:
- Buy Nothing Bertram/Calista/Casuarina/Medina/Orelia/Parmelia, WA
- Kwinana Calista Medina Leda Orelia Parmelia Bertram Wellard Marketplace
- All Things Free Rockingham & Surrounding Areas
- Kwinana, Wellard and surrounding Suburbs Buy and Sell
- Bertram Buy And Sell
- Kwinana & Surrounds Marketplace
Search the group name on Facebook to find and join.
E-waste is rapidly becoming one of WA's biggest waste challenges, and since the introduction of the e-waste to landfill ban in 2024, the City is committed to providing options to recycle e-waste correctly — this is where the pre-booked verge collections come in to play.
All e-waste collected in the City's pre-booked verge collection system is recycled by a certified e-waste recycler. Items are carefully dismantled and sorted into different material streams — like metals, plastics, and circuit boards. These materials are then recycled and reused to make new products, helping reduce waste and save natural resources.