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Waste & recycling guide

Find out what's accepted in your bins and on your verge by following the links.

Did you know... that 3,134.2 tons of junk/hard waste went to landfill last year? An audit of this material showed that 75 per cent was classed as recyclable.

To find out what you can do to reduce your waste visit our be waste wise section.

What can and can't go on my verge

Find out what you can and can't leave on your verge.

What can and can't go in my bins

Find out what can and can't go in your recycling and general household bins.

Getting rid of hazardous and e-waste

Find out how to get rid of hazardous and e-waste.

Items collected at drop-off days

Find out what you can take to drop off days.

More ways to dispose of waste

Find other ideas of where to take some of your unwanted items.

Be waste wise

Recycling and creative ideas to help reduce waste.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Whadjuk (Noongar) people, who are the traditional custodians of this country. We pay respect to their culture, history and their elders past and present.