Recycling with Marian Green: Founder of St Nic’s Recycling Hub

Marian Green established the St Nic’s Recycling Hub in Duncraig at the beginning of 2022. The Hub collects large volumes of recyclables each month from the community, that may otherwise have ended up in landfill. 

Putting waste in the right place

There are lots of recyclable materials that are not suitable to be placed into the recycling kerbside system and can be recycled through other sources. Since founding the Hub, Marian has worked hard in sourcing destination recyclers, running educational sessions with community groups, liaising with governments and interest groups, promoting the Hub through Facebook, and completing all the general administration tasks to keep the Hub running.  

A “Green” community effort

Marian can’t remember a time when she wasn’t volunteering and helping the community. Her parents inspired her efforts as they were always volunteering for different organisations throughout their lives. What motivates Marian with her efforts at the Hub are the amazing people from the community that she meets each Hub day.  

Marian believes we all have a responsibility to care for the planet, and creating St Nic’s Recycling Hub has been her way of upholding this responsibility and encouraging recycling throughout the community.  

You can recycle at the Hub on the 3rd Saturday of every month, 9am – 11am at St Nicolas Anglican Church, Cnr Poynter Drive & Beach Road, Duncraig.

What items can you recycle at the Hub?

  • Plastic lids and plastic bread tags.
  • Plastic plant pots and plant tags.
  • Oral care products.
  • Pens: including felt tips, highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils, correction tape, liquid paper.
  • Household batteries and printer cartridges.
  • E-waste and mobile phones.
  • Light globes.
  • Disposable razors.
  • Medication blister packs (with a donation to cover costs of recycling these).
  • Containers for Change: Donate your refund to St Nic’s by bringing along your 10c containers.

Marian’s tips for starting on your recycling journey

  1. Start small and build your way up. 
  2. Learn what can and can’t go in the recycling (yellow lid) kerbside bin. For further information, visit Recycling bin (yellow lid).
  3. Choose one more recyclable to divert from landfill. Once it becomes a habit, pick one more and then repeat! 

Get involved

If you have already nailed your recycling efforts at home and you want to further help recycling efforts for the community and the planet, residents can help out in many ways. 

A few ideas from Marian include: 

  • Start your own “Sub Hub”. These are recycling collection points within your community such as at a retirement village, childcare centre, school, sporting club or elsewhere. Collections are then brought to the St Nic’s Recycling Hub each month.  
  • Own a café? You could collect milk bottles and soft drink bottle lids or containers and deliver them to the Hub regularly. You can also donate your coffee granules to local community gardens or via Sharewaste. 
  • Prefer volunteering? St Nic’s Recycling Hub is always looking for people to help collect recyclables and deliver them to destination recyclers. 

For more information on how you can help Marian’s recycling movement, contact her via email. You can also follow St Nic’s Hub Facebook page.

For further information and about locations where items can be recycled, visit:

Waste Services FAQs

What is included in the City’s annual waste service?

The annual waste refuse charge for residents include:

  • Three-bin kerbside collection service.
  • Bulk waste collection. For further information, visit myJoondalup to arrange a bulk waste collection.
  • Bulk green waste collection (scheduled). For further information, visit bulk green waste webpage.
  • Garden organic waste vouchers – download your voucher on myJoondalup.

What are the three bins used for? 

  • Red for general household waste.
  • Lime green for green waste.
  • Yellow for recycling.

The City has aligned the waste service to the Australian Standard for bin lid colours. This is to aid source separation of waste and for each bin to be clearly identifiable.

What does the standard service look like?

  • One 140L (or upgraded 240L) red lid bin for general waste, emptied weekly.
  • One 240L yellow lid bin for recycling, emptied fortnightly.
  • One 240L lime green lid bin for garden organic waste, emptied fortnightly.

How does the kerbside collection service work? 

Each week, a standard service will see a household present two bins on the verge for collection:

  • The general waste bin (red lid) and recycling bin (yellow lid), or
  • The general waste bin (red lid) and garden organic bin (lime green lid).

Find your waste collection dates by visiting the City’s webpage.

Why do I have three bins? 

  • Give residents greater capacity for recycling garden organic waste in the lime green lid bin.
  • Reduces the environmental impacts of sending organic waste to landfills.
  • Reduce the impact of increasing landfill costs on the annual refuse charge to ratepayers.
  • Increases material recovery through the recycling bin.

My recycling bin is full every fortnight. What can I do?

The City offers a 50% larger recycling bin (360L) for free. If you are generating a lot of recycling, you can also request an additional recycling bin. This can only be authorised by the property owner or agent (additional fees apply to annual rates).  Please visit myJoondalup to request the larger 360L recycling bin or to request an additional recycling bin.

I’m worried my waste won’t fit in the 140L general waste bin. What can I do?

Make sure all your recycling is placed in the yellow lid recycling bin and your green waste is placed in the lime green lid green waste bin. Come along to one of the City’s events where further information on how to reduce the waste created at home will be available. You can also upgrade the 140L general waste bin to a 240L bin (additional fees apply).

My 140L general waste bin is always full before collection day. What can I do?

The City encourages residents to become more sustainable and find ways to reduce the amount of waste they place in the waste bin. Households that have attempted to reduce their waste but still regularly overfill the 140L red lid general waste have the option to upgrade the 140L bin for a 240L general waste bin.  Upgrades of the general waste bin can only be authorised by the property owner or agent (additional fees apply to annual rates).  Please visit myJoondalup to request the larger bin.

Can I put my food waste in the garden organics bin?

No, the garden organics bin is for garden green waste only. Please only place loose garden organic waste in this bin.

My garden organics bin is full every fortnight. What can I do?

Additional green waste can be taken to the Wangara Greens Recycling Facility, 70 Motivation Drive, Wangara on Saturday – Sunday.  This is a free service using a greens tipping voucher, which can be downloaded on the myJoondalup. Fees may apply without a valid voucher. You can also request an additional garden organics bin for your property on myJoondalup. This can only be authorised by the property owner or agent (additional fees apply to annual rates).

Can I have a bigger garden organics bin? 

No, as the weight limit on all bins is 70kg. Garden organic waste can be quite heavy, therefore the bin size is 240L in size. You can request an additional garden organics bin on myJoondalup.

I am not sure where to put a certain type of material. Can you help me?

Check out the online Waste Disposal Guide. If you are still unsure, please give the City a call on 9400 4000.

Request a 360L recycle bin

If you are finding the 240L yellow lid recycling bin is always full or overflowing each fortnight you can request a free upgrade to a 360L recycling bin.

To make a request visit myJoondalup or call 9400 4000.

Waste disposal guide

Click below to find more information on what can be placed into each bin:

ItemDisposalOther information
Acids Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Aerosol cans Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Air conditionersOn demand bulk waste collection service Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year.
Aluminium cansRecycling Bin (yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Aluminium foilRecycling 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 WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Ammunition, explosivesOtherIf stable hand in at local police station or call 131 444 for help
Animal droppingsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Animal litter/bedding wasteGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Asbestos Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Ash (cooled)General waste bin (red lid)Sprinkle on garden if from clean wood.
Auto Batteries Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Automotive fluids (coolant, brake fluid) Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Baking pans & pots Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Baking pans & pots (broken)Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
BalloonsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Bamboo utensils and skewersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Band-AidsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Barbecue Charcoal (cooled)General waste bin (red lid)
BarbecuesBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
BasketsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Batteries Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Batteries (vehicle) Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Beads (Bean bag/Cushion/Packing/polystyrene)General waste bin (red lid); OtherClaw Environmental
Beer bottlesRecycling Bin (yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Beer cansRecycling Bin (yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Beer cartonsRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
BicyclesOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Bicycles and bike parts (broken)Bulk hard waste skip bin
Black plastic containersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
BlanketsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta; Pet Rescue Centres
Bleaches Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Blinds (vertical and venetian)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Blister packsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Bones and shellsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
BooksGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Boots -work, steel capsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity partners; Totally Work Wear
Bottle tops/lidsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherSave up and take to your nearest Containers for Change drop off point
Bottles (Plastic and glass)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Boxes - cardboardRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)Tamala Park Recycling Centre
BranchesGreens waste bin (lime green lid); OtherBulk verge green waste collection, Wangara Greens Recycling Centre (use vouchers, weekends only)
BreadGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherBokashi bucket composting
Bread bag tagsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCollect for bread bags for wheelchairs charity
St Nic Recycling Hub
Bricks brokenOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Bricks reusableOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply; Marketplace Social Media
Bubble wrapGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
Building materials/waste (C&D)OtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Cameras (photograph)E-waste; otherE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Candles and candle waxGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Cans (drinks)Recycling Bin (yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Car baby seatBulk hard waste skip bin
Car parts (gear boxes, engine blocks or panels)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply; Vehicle wreckers
Car restraintsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Carbon paperGeneral 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/underlayBulk hard waste skip binTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Cartons (non silver-lined milk and juice)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Cassette tapesBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
CDs and CD casesBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
CellophaneGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
Ceramic (broken plates,mugs pots)General waste bin (red lid)
Cereal boxesRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Chemical containers Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Christmas lights/party lights/fairy lightsBulk hard waste skip bin
Christmas tree (artificial)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Christmas tree (live)Greens waste bin (lime green lid); OtherGreen waste verge collection; Wangara Greens Recycling Facility
Cigarette buttsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Cigarette lighters Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Cleaners Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Clothes hangersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Clothing /shoes OtherCharity Partners; Market Place
Clothing/shoes (ruined)General waste bin (red lid)
Cockroach bait (plastic) Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Coffee Cups (takeaway disposable)General waste bin (red lid)
Coffee groundsGeneral waste bin (red lid)Compost at home
Coffee jars & cansRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Coffee pods and capsulesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCheck Nespresso and Terracycle website.
Colorbond fencingOtherScarp metal recyclers, Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta charges may apply
Compostable bin linersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Compostable nappiesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Computer components/accessoriesE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Computer paperRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
ConcreteOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Concrete (Construction & Demolition)OtherTamala 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)
CorkGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Cork (Bottle tops)General waste bin (red lid), OtherCity of Joondalup Library - Joondalup
Cosmetic jars (glass)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Cosmetic jars (plastic containers)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Cotton wool/budsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Crockery/ceramics (plates, pots, cups)General waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Crockery/ceramics (plates, pots, cups) (Broken)General waste bin (red lid)
Cups & SaucersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Cups, including Coffee Cups (takeaway disposable)General waste bin (red lid)
Cutlery (metal)General waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity 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 WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Dirt & soilOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Dirt/soil/clean fillOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Disposable nappiesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Disposable razorsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherSt Nic Recycling Hub
DoonaBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
Drink cansRecycling Bin (yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
Dry cleaning bagsGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
DVD playerE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
DVDsBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
Egg CartonsRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Electric blanketsBulk hard waste skip bin
Electrical appliances (not working)Bulk hard waste skip bin
Electrical appliances (working)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre
Electrical cablesE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Electronic devices E-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Engine oil (up to 20L)Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Engine oil (up to 5L)Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
EnvelopesRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Envelopes (windows removed)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
EPIRB locator beaconsOtherDepartment of Transport Hillary's Boat Harbour.
Exercise equipmentBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Exercise equipment (in working order)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre, social media market place
Fencing (Construction & Demolition)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Fertiliser Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Fibre glassOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Fire extinguishers Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
DuveeBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
Fishing rodsBulk hard waste skip bin
Flammable liquids / containers Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Flares Household Hazardous WasteDepartment of Transport flare disposal location; Tamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycle Centre Balcatta
Florist foamGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Flowers (no wires or packaging)Greens waste bin (lime green lid)Compost at home
Fluorescent tubes and globesHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Fly tapeGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Food and vegetable scrapsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Food cans (rinsed)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Food scrapsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Frozen food bagsGeneral 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); OtherContainers for Change
Furniture (broken)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Furniture (suitable for reuse)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Garden chemicals/poison Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Garden waste (larger branches, logs, roots)OtherGreen waste verge collection; Wangara Greens Recycling Facility
Garden waste (small pruning's, leaf fall, grass clippings)Greens waste bin (lime green lid); OtherCompost at home
Gas cylinders (lpg/propane/butane only) Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Fishing line and hooksGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Glass - BrokenRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Glass (framed only eg. Windows/doors)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply
Glass bottles and jarsRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Glasses/spectacles/sunglassesOtherJoondalup Library, Specsavers; free of charge to Reply Paid 3021, Lions Recycle for Sight, PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC 4019
Glossy magazines / brochuresRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Glad wrap (clean)General waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
Gravel (C&D)OtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Greaseproof paperGeneral waste bin (red lid)
GutteringBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala 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 drivesE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Heat packs - gelGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Heat packs - wheatGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Hose (garden hose)General waste bin (red lid)
Hose piping (reticulation or pipe)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Hot Water Heater SystemBulk hard waste skip bin; Bulk hard waste verge collection; otherCall 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year; Tamala Park Recycling Centre;
Household batteries Household Hazardous WasteCity of Joondalup Libraries; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta, Woolworth Stores
Household hazardous wasteHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Ice cream containers (plastic)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Inflatable itemsBulk hard waste skip bin; general waste bin (red lid)
Ink cartridgesOtherAustralia Post stores; Officeworks; City of Joondalup Libraries- Joondalup and Woodvale
InsecticidesHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Jars and jar lidsRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
JewelleryOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Jewellery broken General waste bin (red lid)
Juice cartons/bottles/containersRecycling Bin (yellow lid)Containers for Change
Junk mailRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
KeroseneHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Kitchen sinksOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply
Kitty litterGeneral waste bin (red lid)
KnivesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Laminated paperGeneral waste bin (red lid)
LatticeOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Lawn clippingsGreens waste bin (lime green lid)
Lawn mowersOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta - charges may apply
LeavesGreens waste bin (lime green lid)
Lever arch filesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Lids - small plastic (bottles, cartons)General waste bin (red lid); OtherContainers 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 WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Light globesOtherIkea - Innaloo; City of Joondalup Libraries - Joondalup, Duncraig, and Woodvale; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Lolly wrappersGeneral 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 boxesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
MagazinesRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Magazines and brochuresRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
MagnetsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Manure/animal droppingsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Manure/animal pooGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Margarine tubs (clean)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Masonite (C&D)OtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
MattressesOn 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 OtherLocal pharmacy for safe disposal
Metal lidsRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Metal pots and pansGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Metal razor bladesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
MicrowavesOn demand bulk waste collection service; OtherCall 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 WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
MirrorsOtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Cente; Recycling Centre Balcatta - charges may apply.
Mirrors (broken)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Mirrors (framed/whole)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Mobile phone chargersE-wasteTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Mobile phonesE-wasteJoondalup, Duncraig and Woodvale Library, Woolworth Stores, Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
ModemsE-wasteTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Mops and broomsBulk hard waste skip bin
Motor oil (1x 5L sealed can only)Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycling Centre
Motor oil (up to 20L) Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Mouse trapsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Nail polish Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Nappies (disposable)General waste bin (red lid)
Needles (medical)OtherChemist Warehouse; return to place of purchase, Sharps disposal bin
Nespresso podsOtherCheck Nespresso website for nearest drop off
Newspapers (clean)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Newspapers (soiled)General waste bin (red lid)
Office chairsBulk hard waste skip bin
Oil (cooking)General waste bin (red lid)
Oil (vehicle) up to 5LOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre
Package polystyrene (packaging foam)otherClaw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre (no beads)
Paint and solvents Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Paint stripper Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Paint thinner Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Paint tins Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Paint tins - empty Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Paint tins (empty/dry)General waste bin (red lid)
PaperRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Paper (shredded - bagged)General waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Paper bagsRecycling 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 brokenOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Pavers reusableOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply
Peels (fruit and vegetable)General waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
Pens/biros/textas/pencils/felt tipsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherSt Nic Recycling Hub
PerspexOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
Pest Control chemicals Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Pest Control Poison containers Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Pest control productsHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
PesticidesHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Pet food tins (rinsed)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Petrol & flammable liquids Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Petrol and dieselHousehold Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Phone booksRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
PhotocopiersE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
PhotographsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Picture framesOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Picture frames (broken)Bulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
PillowsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Pizza boxes (clean)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Pizza boxes (soiled/oily)General waste bin (red lid)
PlacematsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Placemats (plastic)General waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
PlasterboardOtherTamala 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 lidsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherContainers 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 PotsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCLAW Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre
Plastic platesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Plastic post packsGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
Plastic punnetRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Plastic sheetsBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste or skip bin.
Plastic storageBulk 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 WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
PolystyreneBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid); OtherClaw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre
Pool chemicals Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Pool coversOtherTamala Park tip - charges will apply
Pop sticksGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Potato chip packetGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
Pots and pans (broken)General waste bin (red lid)
PotteryBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Prams and strollers (broken)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park tip fees may apply
Prams/pushchairs (working order)OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Printer cartridgesOtherAustralia Post stores; Officeworks; City of Joondalup Libraries- Joondalup and Woodvale
PrintersE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
ProjectorsE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
PVC (windows, doors)OtherTamala Park tip - charges will apply
Pyrex (ovenware)OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Plastic toys (e.g bucket and spade)General waste bin (red lid)
RadiosE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
RagsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Railway SleepersOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Mountain Movers
Rat poison Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
RazorsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Refrigerators and freezersOn 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)
RopeGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Rope (long lengths)Bulk hard waste skip bin
Rope (short lengths)General waste bin (red lid)
Rubber tyresOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply
RugsBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta (Clean)
Sanitary productsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Sauce bottles (rinsed)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
ScannersE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Scrap metal (sheeting, wire)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta; Scrap metal merchants
SeafoodGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Seedling containersGeneral waste bin (red lid)Until further notice, place in the general waste bin.
SharpsOtherChemist Warehouse; return to place of purchase
Shoe polish Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
ShoesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Shoes - work bootsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity partners; Totally Work Wear
Shower ScreenOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply
Small deceased animalsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Smoke alarms Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
SoapGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Soft drink bottles Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)Containers for Change
Soft drink cansRecycling Bin (Yellow lid); OtherContainers for Change
SoilOtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
SpectaclesOtherSpecsavers; free of charge to Reply Paid 3021, Lions Recycle for Sight, PO Box 3021 CLONTARF MDC 4019
Spirit bottles - emptyRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Sporting goodsBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Steel cansRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
StrawsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Styrofoam/Foam boxesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherClaw Environmental; Tamala Park Recycling Centre (Clean)
SuitcasesBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Syringes and needlesOtherChemist Warehouse inside impervious containers; place of purchase
Take away paper food containersGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Take away plastic food containers (rinsed)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Tea bagsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Tea leaves and bagsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCompost at home
TelephonesE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
TelevisionE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Terracotta tiles/potsGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Tetrapaks (UHT)General waste bin (red lid); OtherSmall tetrapacks (juice boxes) can be taken to Containers for Change sites
Thermometers (mercury)Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
TilesOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre - charges may apply
Tiles - BrokenOtherTamala Park tip - charges will apply
Tiles (roof, wall and floor)OtherTamala Park tip; Northsands Resources; Quinns Quarry - charges may apply
TimberBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Timber (untreated)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Timber CCA (copper, chromium & arsenic)OtherTamala Park tip - charges will apply
TissuesGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Toilet paper rolls (inner)Recycling Bin (Yellow lid)
ToolsBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
ToothbrushesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherTerracycle recycling program, St Nic Recycling Hub
Toothpaste tubesGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherTerracycle 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; OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Toys (good working order)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Charity Partners
Toys plastic (broken)General waste bin (red lid)
TupperwareGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCharity Partners; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta
Two stroke oil (up to 5L)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre
TyresOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply
USBsE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Vacuum cleaner dustGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Varnish Household Hazardous WasteTamala Park Recycle Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Vehicle oil (up to 5 litres)Other Tamala Park Recycling Centre
Vertical and venetian blindsBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Video playerE-wasteE-waste drop off events; Tamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta.
Video tapesBulk hard waste skip bin; General waste bin (red lid)
VinylBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Vinyl (kitchen tiles etc)OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre or tip - charges may apply
Water bottlesRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Waxed cardboardRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Waxed paperRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
WeedsGreens waste bin (lime green lid)
Wheel ChairsOtherTamala Park Recycling Centre, Charity Partners
Wheelbarrow (tyre removed)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
White goodsOn demand bulk waste collection service Call 9449 3363 to arrange the collection of a maximum of 4 whitegoods per financial year.
Wine bladders pourer removedGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Wine bottle lids - metalRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Wine bottle lids - plasticGeneral waste bin (red lid)
Wine bottlesRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
Wood (broken furniture, lengths, cut-offs)Bulk hard waste skip bin; OtherTamala Park Recycling Centre; Recycling Centre Balcatta fees may apply
Wood (garden pruning)Greens waste bin (lime green lid)Compost/mulch at home
Wooden palletsBulk hard waste skip bin; OtherReturn to supplier, Tamala Park Recycling Centre
Wooden planks/bits of wooden furnitureBulk hard waste skip bin
Wrapping paperRecycling Bin (Yellow lid)
X-ray filmsOtherCMA Ecocyle: 89 Christable Way, Landsdale 6065
X-RaysGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherCMA 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 bagsGeneral waste bin (red lid); OtherUntil further notice, place in the general waste bin.
QuiltsBulk 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.

Electronic waste (e-waste) disposal

E-waste is old electronic technology which has been out dated or no longer needed such as televisions, computers, mobile phones etc. In fact, e-waste is the fastest-growing component of the municipal solid waste stream.

Disposal and Recycling of E-waste

E-waste is not permitted in the recycling bin (yellow lid). Domestic quantities of e-waste can be taken for free, seven days a week, 9.00am – 4.00pm, at these permanent facilities:

  • Tamala Park Recycling Centre, 1700 Marmion Avenue, Tamala Park – 9306 6303.
  • Recycling Centre – Balcatta, 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta – 9345 8555.

The items you can drop off include:

  • Computer equipment
  • Printers, scanners
  • Telephones, faxes
  • Mobile phones
  • Digital cameras and video cameras
  • Gaming equipment
  • Televisions, video players, DVD players

There are several drop-off locations around the City for alternative materials, such as batteries, that are not accepted in the general waste bin (red lid) or the recycling bin (yellow lid), including e-waste. For further information, visit the City’s webpage where to recycle batteries and other items.

More information on what can go into the recycling bin (yellow lid) can be found on the City’s webpage recycling bin (yellow lid).

Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Tips for using your recycling bin:

  1. Keep recyclables loose and not in bags.
  2. Flatten cardboard boxes and squash plastic bottles and cans.
  3. Remove lids from all bottles, jars, containers – place lids in general waste bin.
  4. Rinse items.
  5. If you are filling up your recycling bin each fortnight, use the online form to apply for a FREE bigger 360L recycling bin.
Accepted in recycling bin (examples) Not accepted in recycling bin (examples)
Clean rigid plastics – bottles and containers, rigid plastic containers Nappies and animal waste
Clean paper e.g. magazines, newspaper etc. Soft plastic e.g. plastic bags, cling wrap, chip wrappers
Clean cardboard e.g. egg cartons, cereal boxes etc. Electronic waste (e-waste)
Clean aluminium and steel – food, drink and pet food cans Household hazard waste (inc. batteries and aerosols, paint etc.)
Clean glass – (including broken glass) – food and drink bottles and jars. Shredded paper
Green waste – place into garden organics bin
Clothing and textiles
Medical waste and syringes
Tetra Paks e.g. soy milk cartons etc.

Missed or half emptied bins

If your recycling bin was missed/not emptied on your collection day, please contact the City 9400 4000.

Recycling Processing

The items you dispose of in your yellow lid recycling bin are taken to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where they are separated into the different material type.

The separation of the recycling involves the items being put onto conveyor belts that are connected to sorting machines and separated into different materials such as; paper and cardboard, plastics, aluminium, steel and glass.

These materials are then shipped to the recycling plants to be re-made into new things. Some of the recycling plants are in Australia with others overseas, mostly in Asia.

Car battery and engine oil

Batteries, oil and other hazardous products must not be disposed of in household waste and recycling bins. These are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and therefore must be taken to the correct drop off facility for processing and recycling.

There are several drop off centres that residents can continue to effectively and safely dispose of batteries and motor oils, free of charge:

  • Tamala Park Recycling Facility, 1700 Marmion Avenue, Mindarie
  • Recycling Centre Balcatta, 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta
  • Wangara Greens Recycling Facility, 70 Motivation Drive, Wangara
  • Various retail outlets that sell batteries and engine oils who have disposal options which may be local to you.

Search the waste disposal guide or HHW page for more information.

 

Waste education

Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover

Waste Education in the Community

Our Waste Education Officer is available to attend to your community group to offer a free interactive workshop or presentation on waste in the City of Joondalup. Suitable for all ages, we cover:

  • Waste services available to residents in the City of Joondalup
  • A look at what goes where in waste
  • E-waste and battery disposal information
  • Waste disposal guides and informational resources.

For more information on a community presentation, the City’s Waste Education Officer can be reached at info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.

Waste Education In Schools

The waste education program for schools is curriculum aligned and delivered by professional educators.

  • The City of Joondalup’s sponsored waste educator for schools, Veolia, delivers The Recoverable program. The Recoverable program is:
    • Free and presented by an experienced educator.
    • Varies in duration depending on the lesson/s selected by the school.
    • Adaptable for any age group from pre-school to Year six.
    • Suitable for groups of up to 33 students.
    • Veolia’s Waste Education Officer will visit schools and conduct the lessons that the school has selected. For further information or to make a booking, contact via email Veolia Waste Education Officer or Petta on 0448 034 260.
  • Linked to geography and science content descriptors and the sustainability cross curriculum priority in the Australian Curriculum. Student outcomes include:
    • The importance of waste minimisation.
    • What it means to: Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.
    • What happens to recyclables once collected.
    • The importance of protecting the environment through changes in our everyday activities.

There are many other ways in which schools can be involved in making the City of Joondalup cleaner and sustainable. Programs include:

Teachers can keep up to date on what the City has available for schools by subscribing to the School Connections Newsletter.

Want to know more?

For more information about what can go into your kerbside bins, please refer to the Waste Guide 2022-23 or the Waste Disposal Guide. Feel free to contact the City’s Waste Education Officer on 9400 4000 if you would like more information.

Donating to the libraries

Unwanted books, DVDs and CDs can be donated to the City libraries.

Items accepted include:

  • Fiction and nonfiction books such as novels, biographies, history, art craft and more
  • Music CDs and DVDs
  • Audiobooks on CD
  • Travel guides up to two years old
  • Textbooks and finance books up to two years old
  • Car manuals.

Items not accepted include:

  • Encyclopedias
  • Damaged, dusty, yellowed or tatty items
  • Brochures or pamphlets
  • Video tapes or cassettes
  • Magazines
  • Workbooks and personal journals.

If the item is of a local, or historical nature and suitable for inclusion in the local history collection it may be considered.

How to donate

Before donating, please check that your items are eligible for donation. Contact your most convenient library to arrange a time for staff to receive and discuss your donations. Donations are not accepted outside of opening hours.

Book sale

Some items may not be added to library stock and are set aside for library book sale which raises funds for the libraries’ literacy programs.

Please note the City’s libraries do not have the capacity to dispose of items in poor condition.