Where does it go?Everything has somewhere to go.It did not pile up overnight. One thing at a time.

Western Australia

Where does it go in WA?

The short answer

In Western Australia, kerbside lids are red (general), yellow (recycling) and lime (FOGO). E-waste has been banned from landfill since 1 July 2024. Drink containers earn 10c through Containers for Change since Oct 2020. No soft-plastics scheme operates in WA, so soft plastics go in the general waste bin. Household chemicals: Household Hazardous Waste drop-offs.

Researched to council level

Checked

Waste rules are state and council law, not national. These are the WA facts that change the answer.

What is different in WA?

Kerbside bins Red lid — generalYellow lid — recyclingLime lid — FOGO Three bins, with FOGO rolling out across the Perth metro councils.
E-waste Banned from landfill · 1 July 2024 Regulated e-waste — screens, computers, printers, whitegoods, fridges, air conditioners and loose batteries — must go to a drop-off. Source: www.wa.gov.au.
Container refund Containers for Change · 10c Running since Oct 2020. Since 1 July 2026 the scheme also takes wine and spirit bottles and casks, all fruit and vegetable juice and cordial containers, and flavoured milk, juice and water cartons. Plain milk stays out. Source: www.containersforchange.com.au.
Soft plastics General waste bin No collection scheme operates in WA as at September 2026.
Household chemicals Household Hazardous Waste drop-offs Free collection points at several metro transfer stations.
Verge collections Council by council Most councils run two verge collections a year — one bulk, one green waste. Dates vary by suburb. Check your council for current dates.
Find a drop-off Recycle Right — find my nearest Use the state's locator for current drop-off points.

Where does it go in Perth?

Thirteen things every declutter turns up. Items marked as varying have a WA-specific page; the rest are the same everywhere.

Need it gone in Perth?

Compare council collection, drop-off, recycling and pickup options.

Which bins go out this week?

Set your collection day once and the WA bin night tool works out every week after, including which fortnight you're in.

Bin night in WA
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