Waste disposal guide
Click below to find more information on what can be placed into each bin:
| Item | Disposal | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| Acids | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Aerosol cans | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Air conditioners | On demand bulk waste collection service | Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year. |
| Aluminium cans | Recycling Bin (yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Aluminium foil | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid); general waste bin (Red lid) | Clean aluminium foil should be scrunched into balls of at least 5cm diameter and placed in the recycling bin. If the foil has been contaminated with food it should be placed in the general waste bin. |
| Ammonia | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Ammunition, explosives | Other | If stable hand in at local police station or call 131 444 for help |
| Animal droppings | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Animal litter/bedding waste | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Asbestos | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Ash (cooled) | General waste bin (red lid) | Sprinkle on garden if from clean wood. |
| Auto Batteries | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Automotive fluids (coolant, brake fluid) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Baking pans & pots | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Baking pans & pots (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Balloons | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Bamboo utensils and skewers | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Band-Aids | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Barbecue Charcoal (cooled) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Barbecues | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Baskets | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Batteries | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Batteries (vehicle) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Beads (Bean bag/Cushion/Packing/polystyrene) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Claw Environmental |
| Beer bottles | Recycling Bin (yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Beer cans | Recycling Bin (yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Beer cartons | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Bicycles | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Bicycles and bike parts (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Black plastic containers | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Blankets | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta; Pet Rescue Centres |
| Bleaches | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Blinds (vertical and venetian) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Blister packs | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Bones and shells | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Books | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Boots -work, steel caps | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity partners; Totally Work Wear |
| Bottle tops/lids | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Save up and take to your nearest Containers for Change drop off point |
| Bottles (Plastic and glass) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Boxes - cardboard | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Branches | Greens waste bin (lime green lid); Other | Bulk verge green waste collection, Wangara Greens Recycling Centre (use vouchers, weekends only) |
| Bread | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Bokashi bucket composting |
| Bread bag tags | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Collect for bread bags for wheelchairs charity St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Bricks broken | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Bricks reusable | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply; Marketplace Social Media |
| Bubble wrap | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Building materials/waste (C&D) | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Cameras (photograph) | E-waste; other | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Candles and candle wax | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cans (drinks) | Recycling Bin (yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Car baby seat | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Car parts (gear boxes, engine blocks or panels) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply; Vehicle wreckers |
| Car restraints | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Carbon paper | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cardboard (boxes & other types) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Cards (greetings) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Carpet/underlay | Bulk hard waste skip bin | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Cartons (non silver-lined milk and juice) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Cassette tapes | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| CDs and CD cases | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cellophane | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Ceramic (broken plates,mugs pots) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cereal boxes | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Chemical containers | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Christmas lights/party lights/fairy lights | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Christmas tree (artificial) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Christmas tree (live) | Greens waste bin (lime green lid); Other | Green waste verge collection; Wangara Greens Recycling Facility |
| Cigarette butts | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cigarette lighters | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Cleaners | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Clothes hangers | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Clothing /shoes | Other | Charity Partners; Market Place |
| Clothing/shoes (ruined) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cockroach bait (plastic) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Coffee Cups (takeaway disposable) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Coffee grounds | General waste bin (red lid) | Compost at home |
| Coffee jars & cans | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Coffee pods and capsules | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Check Nespresso and Terracycle website. |
| Colorbond fencing | Other | Scarp metal recyclers, Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta charges may apply |
| Compostable bin liners | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Compostable nappies | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Computer components/accessories | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Computer paper | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Concrete | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Concrete (Construction & Demolition) | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Cooking fat (solid) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cooking oil (in a sealed container) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cork | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cork (Bottle tops) | General waste bin (red lid), Other | City of Joondalup Library - Joondalup |
| Cosmetic jars (glass) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Cosmetic jars (plastic containers) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Cotton wool/buds | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Crockery/ceramics (plates, pots, cups) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Crockery/ceramics (plates, pots, cups) (Broken) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cups & Saucers | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cups, including Coffee Cups (takeaway disposable) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cutlery (metal) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Cutlery (Plastic) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Cutlery (Wood) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Deodorant (roll-on) (empty) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Diesel and petrol | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Dirt & soil | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Dirt/soil/clean fill | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Disposable nappies | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Disposable razors | General waste bin (red lid); Other | St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Doona | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Drink cans | Recycling Bin (yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Dry cleaning bags | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| DVD player | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| DVDs | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Egg Cartons | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Electric blankets | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Electrical appliances (not working) | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Electrical appliances (working) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Electrical cables | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Electronic devices | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Engine oil (up to 20L) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Engine oil (up to 5L) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Envelopes | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Envelopes (windows removed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| EPIRB locator beacons | Other | Department of Transport Hillary's Boat Harbour. |
| Exercise equipment | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Exercise equipment (in working order) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre, social media market place |
| Fencing (Construction & Demolition) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Fertiliser | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Fibre glass | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Fire extinguishers | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Duvee | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Fishing rods | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Flammable liquids / containers | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Flares | Household Hazardous Waste | Department of Transport flare disposal location; Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycle Centre Balcatta |
| Florist foam | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Flowers (no wires or packaging) | Greens waste bin (lime green lid) | Compost at home |
| Fluorescent tubes and globes | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Fly tape | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Food and vegetable scraps | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Food cans (rinsed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Food scraps | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Frozen food bags | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Fruit juice cartons - large (not silver lined) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Fruit juice cartons (small UHT) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Furniture (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Furniture (suitable for reuse) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Garden chemicals/poison | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Garden waste (larger branches, logs, roots) | Other | Green waste verge collection; Wangara Greens Recycling Facility |
| Garden waste (small pruning's, leaf fall, grass clippings) | Greens waste bin (lime green lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Gas cylinders (lpg/propane/butane only) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Fishing line and hooks | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Glass - Broken | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Glass (framed only eg. Windows/doors) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply |
| Glass bottles and jars | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Glasses/spectacles/sunglasses | Other | Joondalup Library, Specsavers; free of charge to Reply Paid 3021, Lions Recycle for Sight, PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC 4019 |
| Glossy magazines / brochures | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Glad wrap (clean) | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Gravel (C&D) | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Greaseproof paper | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Guttering | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Hair (animal and human) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Hair (false, wigs , extensions) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Hair (real) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Hard drives | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Heat packs - gel | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Heat packs - wheat | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Hose (garden hose) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Hose piping (reticulation or pipe) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Hot Water Heater System | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Bulk hard waste verge collection; other | Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; |
| Household batteries | Household Hazardous Waste | City of Joondalup Libraries; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta, Woolworth Stores |
| Household hazardous waste | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Ice cream containers (plastic) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Inflatable items | Bulk hard waste skip bin; general waste bin (red lid) | |
| Ink cartridges | Other | Australia Post stores; Officeworks; City of Joondalup Libraries- Joondalup and Woodvale |
| Insecticides | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Jars and jar lids | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Jewellery | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Jewellery broken | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Juice cartons/bottles/containers | Recycling Bin (yellow lid) | Containers for Change |
| Junk mail | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Kerosene | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Kitchen sinks | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply |
| Kitty litter | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Knives | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Laminated paper | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Lattice | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Lawn clippings | Greens waste bin (lime green lid) | |
| Lawn mowers | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta - charges may apply |
| Leaves | Greens waste bin (lime green lid) | |
| Lever arch files | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Lids - small plastic (bottles, cartons) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Containers for Change, St Nics Recycling Hub, Recycling Centre Balcatta, CLAW Environment |
| Lids (metal jar, plastic tub) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Light bulbs / fluorescent tubes | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Light globes | Other | Ikea - Innaloo; City of Joondalup Libraries - Joondalup, Duncraig, and Woodvale; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Lolly wrappers | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Lolly wrappers (sweet wrappers) | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Long-life cartons (UHT) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Lunch boxes | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Magazines | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Magazines and brochures | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Magnets | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Manure/animal droppings | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Manure/animal poo | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Margarine tubs (clean) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Masonite (C&D) | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Mattresses | On demand bulk waste collection service | Call 9400 4000 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 6 mattresses per financial year |
| Meat trays (all) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Meat trays (polystyrene/ foam) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Medicines | Other | Local pharmacy for safe disposal |
| Metal lids | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Metal pots and pans | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Metal razor blades | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Microwaves | On demand bulk waste collection service; Other | Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year; Tamala Park Recycle Centre |
| Milk bottles and milk cartons (non UHT) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Mineral turpentine | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Mirrors | Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Cente; Recycling Centre Balcatta - charges may apply. |
| Mirrors (broken) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Mirrors (framed/whole) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Mobile phone chargers | E-waste | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Mobile phones | E-waste | Joondalup, Duncraig and Woodvale Library, Woolworth Stores, Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Modems | E-waste | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Mops and brooms | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Motor oil (1x 5L sealed can only) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Motor oil (up to 20L) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Mouse traps | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Nail polish | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Nappies (disposable) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Needles (medical) | Other | Chemist Warehouse; return to place of purchase, Sharps disposal bin |
| Nespresso pods | Other | Check Nespresso website for nearest drop off |
| Newspapers (clean) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Newspapers (soiled) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Office chairs | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Oil (cooking) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Oil (vehicle) up to 5L | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Package polystyrene (packaging foam) | other | Claw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre (no beads) |
| Paint and solvents | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Paint stripper | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Paint thinner | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Paint tins | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Paint tins - empty | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Paint tins (empty/dry) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Paper | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Paper (shredded - bagged) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Paper bags | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Paper towel rolls (inner) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Paper towels & napkins (used) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Paper towels (used) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Pavers broken | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Pavers reusable | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply |
| Peels (fruit and vegetable) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Pens/biros/textas/pencils/felt tips | General waste bin (red lid); Other | St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Perspex | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Pest Control chemicals | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Pest Control Poison containers | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Pest control products | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Pesticides | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Pet food tins (rinsed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Petrol & flammable liquids | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Petrol and diesel | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Phone books | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Photocopiers | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Photographs | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Picture frames | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Picture frames (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Pillows | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Pizza boxes (clean) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Pizza boxes (soiled/oily) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Placemats | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Placemats (plastic) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Plasterboard | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Plastic bags (empty) | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Plastic Bottle lids | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Containers for Change (lids from bottles deposited), Wangara Green Recycling, CLAW Environment, St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Plastic containers (food, drink) (clean) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Plastic meat trays (all) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Plastic Plant Pots | General waste bin (red lid); Other | CLAW Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Plastic plates | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Plastic post packs | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Plastic punnet | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Plastic sheets | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste or skip bin. |
| Plastic storage | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Gloves (Disposable, Latex/rubber) | General waste bin (red lid) | Terracycle recycling boxes - fees apply |
| Poison (liquid/solid) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Polystyrene | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid); Other | Claw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Pool chemicals | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Pool covers | Other | Tamala Park tip - charges will apply |
| Pop sticks | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Potato chip packet | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Pots and pans (broken) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Pottery | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Prams and strollers (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park tip fees may apply |
| Prams/pushchairs (working order) | Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Printer cartridges | Other | Australia Post stores; Officeworks; City of Joondalup Libraries- Joondalup and Woodvale |
| Printers | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Projectors | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| PVC (windows, doors) | Other | Tamala Park tip - charges will apply |
| Pyrex (ovenware) | Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Plastic toys (e.g bucket and spade) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Radios | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Rags | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Railway Sleepers | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Mountain Movers |
| Rat poison | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Razors | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Refrigerators and freezers | On demand bulk waste collection service | Call 9400 4000 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year. |
| Reticulation pipe (cut in to 1m lengths) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Rope | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Rope (long lengths) | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Rope (short lengths) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Rubber tyres | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply |
| Rugs | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta (Clean) |
| Sanitary products | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Sauce bottles (rinsed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Scanners | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Scrap metal (sheeting, wire) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta; Scrap metal merchants |
| Seafood | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Seedling containers | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Sharps | Other | Chemist Warehouse; return to place of purchase |
| Shoe polish | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Shoes | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Shoes - work boots | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity partners; Totally Work Wear |
| Shower Screen | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply |
| Small deceased animals | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Smoke alarms | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Soap | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Soft drink bottles | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | Containers for Change |
| Soft drink cans | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid); Other | Containers for Change |
| Soil | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Spectacles | Other | Specsavers; free of charge to Reply Paid 3021, Lions Recycle for Sight, PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC 4019 |
| Spirit bottles - empty | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Sporting goods | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Steel cans | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Straws | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Styrofoam/Foam boxes | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Claw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre (Clean) |
| Suitcases | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Syringes and needles | Other | Chemist Warehouse inside impervious containers; place of purchase |
| Take away paper food containers | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Take away plastic food containers (rinsed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Tea bags | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Tea leaves and bags | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Compost at home |
| Telephones | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Television | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Terracotta tiles/pots | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Tetrapaks (UHT) | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Small tetrapacks (juice boxes) can be taken to Containers for Change sites |
| Thermometers (mercury) | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Tiles | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply |
| Tiles - Broken | Other | Tamala Park tip - charges will apply |
| Tiles (roof, wall and floor) | Other | Tamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply |
| Timber | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Timber (untreated) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Timber CCA (copper, chromium & arsenic) | Other | Tamala Park tip - charges will apply |
| Tissues | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Toilet paper rolls (inner) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Tools | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Toothbrushes | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Terracycle recycling program, St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Toothpaste tubes | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Terracycle recycling program, St Nic Recycling Hub |
| Toothpicks (wooden or plastic) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Toys (broken) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Toys (electronic) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Toys (good working order) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners |
| Toys plastic (broken) | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Tupperware | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Charity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta |
| Two stroke oil (up to 5L) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Tyres | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply |
| USBs | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Vacuum cleaner dust | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Varnish | Household Hazardous Waste | Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Vehicle oil (up to 5 litres) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Vertical and venetian blinds | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Video player | E-waste | E-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta. |
| Video tapes | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Vinyl | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Vinyl (kitchen tiles etc) | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply |
| Water bottles | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Waxed cardboard | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Waxed paper | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Weeds | Greens waste bin (lime green lid) | |
| Wheel Chairs | Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre, Charity Partners |
| Wheelbarrow (tyre removed) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| White goods | On demand bulk waste collection service | Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year. |
| Wine bladders pourer removed | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Wine bottle lids - metal | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Wine bottle lids - plastic | General waste bin (red lid) | |
| Wine bottles | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Wood (broken furniture, lengths, cut-offs) | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply |
| Wood (garden pruning) | Greens waste bin (lime green lid) | Compost/mulch at home |
| Wooden pallets | Bulk hard waste skip bin; Other | Return to supplier, Tamala Park Recycling Centre |
| Wooden planks/bits of wooden furniture | Bulk hard waste skip bin | |
| Wrapping paper | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| X-ray films | Other | CMA Ecocyle: 89 Christable Way, Landsdale 6065 |
| X-Rays | General waste bin (red lid); Other | CMA Ecocyle 89 Christable Way, Landsdale |
| Yoghurt containers (rinsed) | Recycling Bin (Yellow lid) | |
| Yoghurt pouches with lid on (e.g. yoghurt/baby food) | General waste bin (red lid) | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Zip lock plastic bags | General waste bin (red lid); Other | Until further notice, place in the general waste bin. |
| Quilts | Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid) | Charity partners |
If you are still unsure which bin to place a specific item, please give the City’s Waste team a call on 9400 4000.