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Monday, December 01, 2025

Prohibited burning period has started

The City of Swans Prohibited burning period commenced on December 1, 2025 and runs to March 31, 2026. All burning is prohibited including garden refuse and campfires.

High call volumes

Please note that we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Alternatively, submit your request online.
Changes to kerbside bin collection days this holiday season

As Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Thursday, your usual kerbside collection may be picked up one day after your normal collection day.

If your usual collection day is:
- Thursday, December 25, 2025, your bin will be collected on Friday, December 26, 2025
- Friday, December 26, 2025, your bin will be collected on Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026, your bin will be collected on Friday, January 2, 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026, your bin will be collected on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Bins must be placed out by 6am.

Recycling centre closures

The Recycling Centre – Malaga and Recycling Centre – Bullsbrook (including Containers For Change) will be closed Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Standard operating hours apply for the rest of the festive period.

Pirate Pete's recycling and sustainability adventure

Pirate Pete's recycling and sustainability adventure

Kids and Families Library Programs School Holidays Talks and Workshops

Join Pirate Pete for music, dancing and actvities.

Date and time Friday, January 09, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM See more
Suitable for Families
VenueBeechboro Public Library
Cost Free
Contact info
- (08) 9207 8585
- programs.library@swan.wa.gov.au

Event description

Sing and dance your way through an adventure about sustainability with Pirate Pete. Pirate Pete, along with his parrot friend Paddy, will guide you through some fun, intercative activities while singing and dancing. There will be opportunities at the end to take some photos with Pirate Pete and Paddy.

Please book in as spaces are limited.
This program is suitable for children aged 6 - 11 and is a hands-on workshop. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Photography and videography may be taken at this event. Images and footage may be used by the City of Swan and event organisers for marketing and promotional purposes.

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Ngalak Maali Boodja Kaditj, Whadjuk Moort Noongar Boodjara, Baalap Kalyagool Noyyang, Boodja Kep Moort, Ngalak Kwabaduk Wirn, Kabarli Bworan Kora Kora, Yeyi Ngoongoolong.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.

Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.