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Have yourself a sustainable little Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we have lots of eco-friendly tips to help with your Christmas preparations so you can have a merry and sustainable Christmas.

Christmas is a great time of the year for celebrating with friends and family, and all this festive cheer is traditionally associated with lots of good food and drink, decorations and gift-giving.

Unfortunately, these festivities can result in extra waste and energy consumption and can have a significant burden on the environment. To help you celebrate in a sustainable way, we have created some eco-friendly tips and swaps to have the most sustainable Christmas.

Christmas is a great time of year to put the waste hierarchy into action. The content in the sections below aligns with the waste hierarchy categories:

Avoid – prevent waste in the first instance
Reduce – to produce less waste
Reuse – use the same item more than once
Recycle – converting waste materials into new materials and objects
Dispose – in the most environmentally responsible manner.

Sustainable Gift Guide

Christmas shopping doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, and there are plenty of ways to save money and the environment when it comes to gift-giving.

Here are some tips to avoid purchasing items at Christmas time:

Do an audit of what you already have – around the home, in your wardrobe, and the pantry
Don’t impulse buy
Ask yourself, do you want or need this product?
Can you clean or fix a broken product and bring it back to ‘new’?
Focus on quality rather than quantity. Better quality products will generally last longer.
Organise a Secret Santa with your friends and/or family to reduce the amount of gifts.

Sustainable gift ideas to spread the Christmas cheer:

A class, course or workshop they can do by themselves or with you. The endless possibilities include a cooking or coffee course, a painting or pottery workshop, a guitar or golf lesson.
Gift an experience rather than a material gift. From a massage or spa day to a concert or a skydive – gift them memories they will never forget.
Use your culinary skills to make homemade food or drink gifts. Give the gift of homemade cookies, slices, relishes or pickles. Food is the way to everyone’s heart.
Consider offering a membership to a conservation organization, allowing them to enjoy magazines, discounts, and member benefits for their preferred attractions or subscriptions.
Consider gifting a bird bath or a frog hotel to attract local native wildlife to their garden.
Bokashi composting systems gift nourishing compost all year round.
Gift a native tree or plant. A gift that keeps on giving when it matures and attracts birds, wildlife and pollinators to the garden. Check out our Growing locals plant guide for some ideas.

Read more about the Australian Made Campaign which encourages businesses based within the region to consider their Australian-made goods and services. You may also find some sustainable gifts this Christmas.

Gift Wrapping

Most Christmas gift wrapping paper gets thrown into landfill because it isn’t recyclable. Wrapping paper options, bows and ribbons are laminated, dyed or contain glitter or other materials, which means they can’t be recycled appropriately.

The good news is there are lots of ways to wrap your gifts sustainably that are beautiful and budget-friendly, here are some waste-free ideas:

Use reusable Christmas stockings or sacks under the tree
Consider wrapping your gifts in newspaper brown craft paper or place them in a box
Reuse wrapping paper or gift bags you have received from others
Consider soy wax or bees wax wraps
Learn the art of furoshiki (fabric wrapping)
Use compostable and recyclable wrapping paper.

Christmas outfits

Rather than buying a new outfit, you could shop for clothing at second-hand stores or hire an outfit. You could also consider attending or hosting a festive Christmas clothes swap, where your friends, family or community members could exchange clothes so you all have a new outfit to wear at Christmas.

Christmas Feast

According to the National Food Waste Strategy, Australian households throw away 3.1 million tonnes of edible food each year.

Try some of these tips to avoid sending leftover food into landfill:

Meal planning – think about what you are cooking and who you are cooking for. Turkey has a lower carbon footprint than beef, and vegetarian options are even more sustainable.
Make your list and check it twice – after checking what you have in the pantry, write your list and stick to it while shopping.
Buy local food, and maybe even try to grow your own this year – check out Grow it Local or visit your closest Community Garden.
Let people serve their own plates – food left on plates can’t be used as leftovers.
Cook with your scraps – saving up onion skins, carrot tops, potato peels and other food scraps while cooking can all be used to create an amazing broth, perfect for making gravy and sauces.
Repurpose your leftovers – try creative new recipes with leftover food
Compost bins, worm farms and bokashi bins are great ways to discard any food waste you can’t repurpose. Use this beginner’s guide to composting, bokashi and worm farms to get you started. How To Compost Like A Champion | WasteSorted.
Have a ‘use it up’ shelf in your fridge – Use It Up Tape | OzHarvest | Easy way to waste less food at home

Sustainable Alternatives

A sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean missing out on all the fun traditions you enjoy, it’s about finding alternatives that are better for the environment so that we can continue spreading the Christmas cheer.

Here are some suggestions for sustainable alternatives to some Christmas traditions:

Christmas Purchase	Sustainable Option
Advent Calendars	Reusable, homemade, or plastic-free options.
Plastic Christmas tree	A real Christmas tree or alternate locally native option, like the Wooly Bush. Wooden Christmas tree.
Disposable plates and cutlery	Don’t buy something to throw away the next day or to use once a year. You could borrow plates from family and friends for Christmas Day.
Tinsel, baubles and decorations	Make a wreath from native plants that are compostable. Make paper chains from recycled paper. Incorporate natural elements. Make use of our local Borrow and Share Bunting Library. Buy second-hand.
Christmas cards	DIY your own card, send a homemade e-card on Canva, or recycle your cards and gift tags.
Plastic wrapping paper	Cloth wrapping. Watch a video on the Furoshiki (Japanese fabric wrapping) and use fabric from old garments or op shops.
Store bought Christmas crackers (they contain lots of plastic toys and knick knacks that get thrown away!)	Use toilet rolls to make your own crackers, and write your own terrible (or terrific!) Christmas jokes. Ideas to include in the cracker: A voucher so they can buy a coffee Reusable produce bags Soap nuts Plant seeds.

Waste Disposal

Remember, waste should be viewed as a last resort. However, if you do need to use your bins, here is a reminder of where some Christmas items should be placed:

Plastic Christmas trees – general waste bin
Real Christmas tree – garden organics green waste bin
Leftover food – if compostable, compost bin, bokashi bin, worm farm, and then general waste
Wrapping paper that is plain or with prints – recycling bin
Wrapping paper that has been laminated, dyed, contains glitter, metal or plastic – general waste bin
Boxes from gifts – flattened cardboard boxes go in the recycling bin
Batteries – take them to a special drop-off point. There are many located around the City of Joondalup in shops such as Coles, Woolworths, and in City buildings (libraries and Administration Building)
Beer bottles and cans – save up and return to your nearest Containers for Change drop-off point or recycling bin (no lids in the recycling bin)
Wine bottles – recycling bin (no lids in the recycling bin)
Cards – recycling bin
Tinsel – general waste
Turkey frame and seafood remnants – general waste
Textiles – if they cannot be sold, donated, used as rags, etc., general waste bin.

Make sure anything going into the recycling bin is clean and loose. Don’t forget that no bin can weigh more than 70kg.

Christmas Carbon Footprint

Having high spirits doesn’t have to mean having a high carbon footprint or high bills come January.

Here are some ways you can lower your Christmas carbon footprint:

Transport – think about using sustainable transport options over the holidays. Use sustainable transport options such as walking, riding your bike, catching public transport or car-pooling when attending Christmas gatherings.
Energy consumption – Reduce your energy consumption by turning off Christmas lights when they aren’t needed, and if you want to purchase new lights, consider LED bulbs or solar-powered lights. Find out more ways to reduce energy use.
Water – Everyone can do their bit to reduce water use in the home and garden this Christmas. You can also nourish your garden by turning your food and compostable waste into food and nutrients from worm farming, composting and using bokashi bins. Find out more ways to save water.

Have a merry sustainable Christmas!

Tips and Resources

The GREAT Sort program (Be a GREAT Sort | WasteSorted) offers various ideas on how to be sustainable regarding waste.

Supporting our Sustainable Local Businesses

There are so many ways to make a difference to our planet and community. One of the easiest choices you can make is to support local businesses that uphold their environmental responsibility through their products, services and practices.

The Sustainability and Innovation Award 2023

The Joondalup Business Association (JBA) Awards is a night to celebrate some of the community’s local businesses and their successes. Held on Saturday 12 August 2023, the event was sponsored by Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law.

The Sustainability and Innovation Award celebrates the City’s businesses that are leading the change in the sustainability space, leading with purpose and a vision for an environmentally sustainable future.

The winner of the award for 2023 was Supernatural Hair and Beauty, a hair and beauty salon in Joondalup with a sustainable purpose and social mission.

An environmental mission into the future

Supernatural pride themselves in achieving the highest standards of sustainability in all of their practices. From packaging and product ingredients to waste reduction and workplace practices; Supernatural run their business with passion and a pursuit for environmental sustainability.

Supernatural Hair and Beauty started in Port Hedland 12 years ago.

After six years of success in Joondalup, they know the impact that sustainable practices within a workplace can have on influencing the community. Their embrace of sustainable practices not only means they are leading the change in tackling climate change but are also meeting the community’s demand for more environmentally friendly brands they can trust.

Reducing waste in the workplace

The duo’s passions for the environment, their minimalistic lifestyle and their ‘less is more’ attitude has been reflected all throughout their business practices and processes.

This year, Deanna and Jessica have been focusing on reducing the amount of their waste ending up in landfill. They have successfully been able to repurpose 95% of their salon waste.

As a ‘Sustainable Salons’ member, Supernatural has prevented over 40kg of hair, 154kg of plastics, 275g of paper and 207kg of metals from landfill. As part of the initiative, they have also contributed to over 276,340 meals being donated to people in need.

Sustainability is everyone’s business

Whether you’re a business owner, an employee, or a community member wanting to be more sustainable, these tips from Supernatural Hair and Beauty will help you along your sustainability journey.

Know what you are purchasing and where it’s coming from

Finding out how the things we use and consume are made, where they came from, how they are transported, and where their waste ends up are questions we could all be asking in every transaction we make.

The journey of sustainability starts with consuming less

Creating less waste should come first, then we can focus on reusing or recycling the waste we can’t reduce.

Look for sustainable alternatives from sustainable focused businesses

Every positive change you make is a step towards a better future. Switching to a more sustainable brand creates greater demand for ‘greener’ products and services.

Buy in bulk

One way of reducing your waste is buying in bulk amounts to reduce packaging waste. Buying a 1L shampoo bottle instead of four normal sized 250ml bottles, reduces plastic containers and saves you money. Look for ways to do this in all areas of your consumption.

Be accountable for the businesses you support

If you own a business, partnering with brands that you align with as a company is crucial to managing your environmental impact. Set your standards high and keep up to date with the market.

Supporting local sustainable businesses not only supports the environment but also helps our community flourish.

To find local and sustainable businesses within the City of Joondalup, visit the Joondalup Business Association.

Plastic Free July 2023

Plastic Free July is recognised globally as an annual month of global action where individuals, businesses and governments come together to take action to reduce plastic waste, creating a social change movement. By sharing ideas, positive actions and stories of change, Plastic Free July helps people and organisations “choose to refuse” single-use plastic everyday. Last year, an estimated 140 million people worldwide took part in Plastic Free July. On average, participants reduced their household waste and recycling by 15kg per person. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to reduce waste going into landfill and to protect the environment and support WA’s Plan for Plastic, the City has partnered with the Plastic Free July organisation again in 2023 to help the community take action to end plastic waste. Upcoming event for residents to attend to learn ways in which they can reduce the use of plastic:

Title of Workshop	Date	Location	Time	Register your attendance
Sustainable Living with Lottie	Thursday 6 July	Online webinar	5.30pm
Meet the Author: Lindsay Miles	Thursday 6 July	Woodvale Library 5 Trappers Drive, Woodvale	6.00pm – 7.30pm

As part of Plastic Free July, Duncraig Library are collecting bottle tops. Please help them to collect as many as possible by taking bottle tops to the library. There is more information available at the library regarding Plastic Free July and ways you can contribute to the Plastic Free July challenge. Businesses within the City have been involved in the Plastic Free July movement in a bid to create awareness and be part of a solution to plastic pollution. Well done to the following businesses who are supporting this fantastic initiative.

Paper Ave (offer a 60c discount for people who bring a re-usable)
San Churros (offer a 20c discount for people who bring a re-usable)
Coffee Club (offer a 50c discount for people who bring a re-usable)
Cinnayum
Dome, Boas Ave
2 Beans Café
Moments
Patisserie Café Bakehouse
Luca

Be sure to visit them and show your support. To find out other ways that you can get involved in the Plastic Free July challenge, take a look at the Plastic Free July website. For more information on the events listed, please call 9400 4000.

Mobile Phone Donations – Hello Initiative

The City have joined forces with a great not-for-profit organisation, Hello Initiative (HI).

Hello Initiative’s biggest and most popular project is ‘mobile support’. They connect young people in the WA justice system with recycled and refurbished smartphones. HI fits in with the waste hierarchy of waste avoidance through recovery and reuse of mobile phones.

Every time a mobile is placed into one of the City’s drop-off points, it is donated to the Hello Initiative organisation.

What can be donated?

If your phone turns on, it works! Even if it doesn’t turn on, it might still work. HI can repair minor damages to phones so please continue to donate.
Factory reset devices – if possible, disconnect your phone from all accounts and factory reset it. Please see the instructions attached below on how to do this.

If you would like some assistance in resetting your phone, please visit one of the City’s libraries where a friendly staff member may be able to assist. The libraries run various workshops on technology – ‘Ready, Tech, Go’ are great sessions that go over different ‘tech’ subjects.

If a donation is unable to be repurposed as part of the mobile support project (e.g. the device is severely broken), the phone will be sent to an e-waste drop-off point for recycling.

Keep Australia Beautiful Week – 15 – 22 August 2022

Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week is held annually in August and is a time to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment.

This year the City is encouraging everyone to get involved with a KABC program and make a difference. Whether it be signing up to Adopt-a-Spot, becoming a litter reporter or signing up to the KABC newsletter – these are ways to educate and encourage action to reduce litter.

The City supports groups that ‘Adopt-a-Spot’ through KABC by providing equipment – bags/buckets, gloves and pickers, and by picking up litter that has been collected – find out more on ‘Adopt-a-Spot’ here.

Find out more ways to get involved in the Keep Australia Beautiful Week here.

Additional recycling bin (Yellow lid bin)

If you consistently have more recycling waste than will fit in your bin, you can order an additional recycling bin for an extra fee.

The establishment fee ($74.00) and annual service fee ($56.00) for the first year is $130.00 and is payable upon application. The annual fee thereafter will be added to the annual rates and charges.

Please note: The person applying for the additional bin needs to be the owner of the property or the managing agent.

What can I put in my Recycle Bin?

Want to order an additional recycling bin? please complete the form below.

Bin - Additional Recycle Bin

This form is an application form to enable Ratepayers to request an Additional Recycle Bin

Property address * Required
Please select the property address relevant to this bin service. If you have difficulty locating your address please contact Waste Services.
Authorised owner/ratepayer/authorised agent declaration * Required
Please be advised the City will review this application to ensure it has been requested by the current property owner or authorised agent. An unauthorised request will be cancelled and the applicant will be refunded.
- I declare I am a registered owner/authorised agent for the property selected above and I have the authorisation to request this upgraded bin size.
Fee acceptance declaration * Required
- I understand that a payment of $130.00 is required as an establishment fee and for the first year of service for each additional bin and that I will also be charged the relevant Service Fee for each bin as part of my next annual Rates Notice
Applicant Details
You must be a registered ratepayer(s)/owner(s)/authorised agent for this property.
Name * Required
First Last
Address
If different to the delivery address.

Street Address Address Line 2 City Post code
Contact Phone Number * Required
Email * Required
Bin Requirements
What size Recycle bin do you want? * Required
How many additional Recycle bins do you want ? * Required
Special requests/additional comments
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Additional Greens Waste Bin (Green lid bin)

If you consistently have more green waste than will fit in your bin, you can order an additional greens waste bin for an extra fee.

The establishment fee ($74.00) and annual service fee ($41.00) for the first year is $115.00 and is payable upon application. The annual fee thereafter will be added to the annual rates and charges.

Please note: The person applying for the additional bin needs to be the owner of the property or the managing agent.

What can I put in my Greens Waste Bin?

Want to order an additional green waste bin? please complete the form below.

Bin - Additional Greens Waste Bin
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Property address * Required
Please select the property address relevant to this bin service. If you have difficulty locating your address please contact Waste Services.
Authorised owner/ratepayer/authorised agent declaration * Required
Please be advised the City will review this application to ensure it has been requested by the current property owner or authorised agent. An unauthorised request will be cancelled and the applicant will be refunded.
I declare I am a registered owner/authorised agent for the property selected above and I have the authorisation to request this upgraded bin size.
Fee acceptance declaration * Required
I understand that a payment of $115.00 is required as an establishment fee and for the first year of service for each additional bin and that I will also be charged the relevant Service Fee for each bin as part of my next annual Rates Notice
Applicant Details
You must be a registered ratepayer(s)/owner(s)/authorised agent for this property.
Name * Required
First Last
Address
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Street Address Address Line 2 City Post code

Contact Phone Number * Required

Email * Required

Bin Requirements
How many additional Greens Waste bins do you want ? * Required
Special requests/additional comments
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Waste Services Guide and Tipping Vouchers FAQ

Where can I download the Waste Guide and my greens vouchers?

Waste Guide: click here.

Greens tipping vouchers: click here. Vouchers will automatically be sent via email and can be downloaded to a smart device and are immediately ready for use.

Where are the vouchers valid?

Vouchers can only be used at Wangara Greens Recycling Facility, 70 Motivation Drive, Wangara. This facility is owned and operated by the City of Wanneroo. Please refer to the website for more information.

What has changed for 2023/24?

Residents now have the option to use the voucher for either shredded green mulch or 6x bags of compost. Each household will have two of these vouchers to use in 2023/24.

Why did it change from having the guide and vouchers delivered?

The change enables residents to download the vouchers when and if they are required. The City used to receive many phone calls throughout the year from existing and new residents stating they could not find their waste services guide and vouchers, therefore, requested a new copy. There is also the online Waste Disposal Guide for reference.

Can I get a physical copy sent to me?

Physical copies of both the waste guide and vouchers can be provided upon request, please call 9400 4000 for your copy.

Do I need to print my tipping vouchers?

No. Vouchers can be shown/scanned on a mobile device (phone or tablet). Please ensure you take along a valid ID to show proof of address.

I don’t have a smart device, what can I use?

Residents can print the vouchers to be scanned upon entry.

I don’t have a printer, what can I do?

Physical copies of both the waste guide and vouchers can be provided upon request, please call 9400 4000 for your copy. Assistance is also available at any one of the City’s Libraries or from the Customer Service team at the administration building should residents require assistance.

Can my gardener use them?

Yes. As per previous years gardener can present your pass with a letter from the resident stating that they are your contractor and have permission to use the pass.

Request for bins for new properties

Use this form to request a set of bins for a newly developed property. Please note that only the owner or authorised agent can complete this form.

Alternatively for other requests, complete the:

Additional bins online form

A replacement or repair of bins online form

Owners will have to pay a $164.00 establishment fee plus an annual refuse charge of $360.00. An interim Rates Notice will be issued to cover both charges.

Bin Detail
Choose the required bin configuration from the following options.
Yellow lid recycling bin (emptied fortnightly) * Required

240L

360L
Lime green lid 240L green waste bin (emptied fortnightly) * Required
Residents who decline the green waste bin should note that the City will assess whether properties meet green waste requirements and advise if the lime green lid green waste bin will be delivered.

Request 240L green waste bin

Decline 240L green waste bin
Red lid general waste bin (emptied weekly) * Required

A 140L bin

A 240L bin
**Please note: The opt out establishment fee of $164.00 is in addition to the new bin establishment fee and the annual refuse charge. This opt out fee is required to be paid prior to the delivery of the bins, this cost covers the first financial year or part of. Every year thereafter, in addition to the annual refuse charge, there will be an additional charge of up to $242.00 for the larger 240L general waste bin which will be included as a separate line item on your annual Rates Notice. For the 2023/24 financial year this fee is $242.00.
Additional Charge Acknowledgement * Required
I acknowledge that an additional charge will be set as part of the City's annual budget, for servicing the larger bin - this additional charge may be up to $242.00 each financial year.
Bin delivery details - must be dd/mm/yyyy format
Preferred date for the bins to be delivered (earliest delivery can be a minimum of 4 working days) - must be dd/mm/yyyy format.
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Property Address * Required
Please note the City will verify the Property owner or Authorised agent for this address.
Owner / Agent Details
Owner / Authorised Agent * Required

I declare I am the Owner of the above property whose details appear below and I authorise the City of Joondalup to change details as indicated.

I declare I am the Authorised Agent of the above property whose details appear below and I authorise the City of Joondalup to change details as indicated.
Owner's Name * Required
Given Name(s) Surname
Authorised Agent's Name * Required

Authorised Agent's Address * Required
Address Line 1 Suburb State Post Code Country

Contact Phone No. * Required

Email * Required

As the owner, are you going to occupy the property? * Required

Yes

No
Would you like the City to update your mailing address to the above property address for future correspondence? * Required

Yes

No
Can you please advise your current mailing address to ensure the City's records are correct? * Required
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

Can you please advise your current mailing address to ensure the City's records are correct? * Required
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

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Request an additional set of bins

This form is to request the delivery of an additional set of bins (or part set)

An additional full refuse charge will apply for these bins.

This form is not for requesting bins for a new property, replacement or repair of bins or requesting a lime green lid green waste bin.

Declaration * Required
I am the owner or authorised agent of the property listed below and I am authorised to make this request. By checking the box I accept responsibility for the payment of any additional charges for the service/s requested.
I declare the statement above to be true and I understand that an interim rate notice will be issued for the initial year's charge and that any subsequent charges will be listed on my annual rate notice.
Bins currently at property
Please advise the City of the number of bins currently at the property
Number of red lid general waste bins currently on site * Required
Number of yellow lid recycling bins currently on site * Required
Number of lime green lid green waste bins currently on site * Required
Request additional set of bins
Owners will have to pay a $160.00 establishment fee plus an annual refuse charge of $360.00. An Interim Rates Notice will be issued to cover both charges. Complete this section to request the additional bins required.
Yellow lid recycle bin size emptied fortnightly required * Required
Number of yellow lid recycle bins required * Required
Number of 240L lime green lid green waste bins emptied fortnightly required * Required
Number of red lid 140L general waste bins empty weekly required * Required
The annual refuse charge is $360.00 per annum, plus a $160.00 establishment fee. An Interim Rates Notice will be issued to cover both charges.
Number of red lid 240L general waste bins emptied weekly required * Required
Please note: An opt out establishment fee of $164.00 in addition to the above fees is required to be paid prior to the delivery of the bins. This cost covers the first financial year of part of. Every year thereafter, in addition to the annual refuse charge, there will be an additional charge of up to $242.00 for the larger 240L general waste bin which will be included as a separate item on your annual Rates Notice. For the 2023/24 financial year this fee will be $242.00.
Property address details
Property Address to receive the bins * Required
Authorised person making the request * Required
Owner's Name * Required
First Last
Company Name
Please complete these details if the Property Title/Ownership is in a Company Name
Company Name (where applicable)
As the owner, do you occupy the property? * Required
Owner's Mailing Address * Required
Address Line 1 Suburb State Postcode Country

Authorised Agent's Name * Required

Authorised Agent's Address * Required
Address Line 1 Suburb State Postcode Country

Contact Phone * Required

Email * Required

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Request the removal of bins

This form is to request the removal of bins from a property:

Which is due to be demolished or

For removal of additional bins

This form is not for removal of a stray bin or to request or cancel a green waste bin.

Declaration * Required
I am the owner or authorised agent of the property listed below and I am authorised to make this request. By checking the box below, I accept responsibility for the removal of the service/s requested.
I declare the statement above to be true and I understand that the Rates Team will review the refund for the refuse charge.
Date bins to be removed (DD/MM/YYYY) - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Type of Request
Type of request * Required

Removal of all bins due to demolition of property

Removal of additional bins
Demolition license number * Required

Bins onsite to be removed
Please advise the City of the number of bins of each type to be removed from the property
Red lid bins
Number of 140L red lid general waste bins to be removed * Required
Number of 240L red lid general waste bins to be removed * Required
Yellow lid bins
Number of 240L yellow lid recycling bins to be removed * Required
Number of 360L yellow lid recycling bins to be removed * Required
Lime green lid green waste bins
Number of lime green lid green waste bins to be removed * Required
Property address details
Property address to have bins removed * Required
Authorised person making the request * Required
Owner's Name * Required
First Last
Company Name
Please complete these details if the Property Title/Ownership is in a Company Name.
Company Name (where applicable)
As the owner, do you occupy the property? * Required
Owner's Mailing Address * Required
Address Line 1 Suburb State Post Code Country

Authorised Agent's Name * Required

Authorised Agent's Address * Required
Address Line 1 Suburb State Post Code Country

Contact Phone * Required

Email * Required

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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 hard waste collection. For further information, visit booking a bulk hard waste service webpage.

Bulk green waste collection (scheduled). For further information, visit bulk green waste webpage.

Garden organic waste vouchers – download your voucher on the City’s website.

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. Please complete the online form to register for the larger 360L recycling bin. If you are still generating a lot of recycling, you can also request an additional recycling bin by completing this online form. This can only be authorised by the property owner or agent (additional fees apply to annual rates).

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 by completing the online form. Upgrades of the general waste bin can only be authorised by the property owner or agent (additional fees apply to annual rates).

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 City’s website. Fees may apply without a valid voucher. You can also request an additional garden organics bin for your property by completing the online form. 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 by completing the online form.

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.

Asbestos and disposal for residents

Asbestos is a hazardous material. Left undisturbed in buildings, asbestos cement products pose little risk to health, so there is no need to remove or coat asbestos cement materials that are in good condition. All asbestos cement products can be removed safely without causing a risk to the public or workers, provided safe work procedures are followed.

Disposal options

Persons removing asbestos cement products must comply with the Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 and Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004.

The safest way to remove asbestos, and the City highly recommends, residents engage a licensed asbestos removal specialist – Yellow Pages. Any business contracted to remove greater than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos need to hold an Asbestos Removal Licence.

There is an option for self-disposal (conditions apply). The closest disposal location for Joondalup is Tamala Park, Mindarie Regional Council (MRC).

Cost

Monday – Saturday – $275.00 per tonne

Sunday – Free (conditions apply).

A maximum of 165kg (approx. 3 – 4 fencing sheets) can be dropped off for free. This quantity of asbestos is in line with the commercial guidelines for safe disposal without a licence. Residents can make multiple visits to a maximum of five (5) after which MRC reserve the right to refuse entry and/or charge. For asbestos loads over 165kg, the first 165kg will be free and the additional kg will be charged at the normal asbestos rate.

Preparing asbestos for disposal at Tamala Park

Be wrapped in heavy duty (200 micron) builders plastic and sealed with strong duct tape

Be clearly labelled ‘CAUTION ASBESTOS’

Ensure you have someone with you to help off-load the asbestos

To find out more information on preparing asbestos for disposal, please refer to the Tamala Park website Asbestos Drop Off.

Litter – report littering

Littering is the dumping of any household rubbish including furniture items, garden refuse, building or fencing materials.

City Officers investigate all offences relating to unauthorised litter dumping and will prosecute offenders who fail to dispose of their rubbish in a responsible manner.

Complete the online form providing:

A description of the items

A description and number of persons involved

registration details and description of the vehicle involved

The exact location of the incident

Your contact number in case City Officers require further information

Photographs if any taken

Contact Details
Name * Required
Given Name(s) Surname
Do you live in the City of Joondalup ? * Required

Yes

No
Address * Required
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

Phone

Email * Required

Would you like to be contacted regarding this matter? * Required

Yes

No
Would you be prepared to be a witness if required? * Required

Yes

No
Incident Details
Date of incident - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Time of incident * Required

Hours :

Minutes

AM/PM

Location of incident
Move the marker to the location of the incident being reported.
Address where incident is located
I did not find the incident location on the map
I will manually enter details of the incident location
Incident Location * Required
Enter Street address if known, suburb and or building name as well as nearest cross-street, landmark or identifiable objects in the vicinity.
Details of the incident * Required
Description and number of persons involved (where applicable)?
Vehicle registration and description (where applicable)
Supporting photos / documents
Please upload any supporting evidence you feel would be of assistance

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Illegal dumping – report illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is the unauthorised discharging or abandonment of large amounts of waste and is an offence under Section 49 of the Environmental Protection Act. On conviction, the offence carries a maximum fine of $125,000 for corporations and $62,500 for individuals. Illegal dumping should be reported to DWER’s pollution watch hotline 1300 784 782 (24 hours) or via Pollution Watch website.

Throwing or dropping litter is an offence under the Litter Act 1979 and dumping rubbish of any kind (even small amounts) on land not specified as a waste facility also attracts penalties under the Litter Act.

Illegal dumping can also be report to the City. City Officers will investigate all offences relating to unauthorised litter dumping and will prosecute offenders who fail to dispose of their rubbish in a responsible manner.

Complete the online form providing:

A description of the items

A description and number of persons involved

Registration details and description of the vehicle involved

The exact location of the incident

Your contact number in case City Officers require further information

Photographs if any taken.

Contact Details
Name * Required
Given Name(s) Surname
Do you live in the City of Joondalup ? * Required

Yes

No
Address * Required
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 Suburb State Post Code Country

Phone

Email * Required

Would you like to be contacted regarding this matter? * Required

Yes

No
Would you be prepared to be a witness if required? * Required

Yes

No
Incident Details
Date of incident - must be dd/mm/yyyy format * Required
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Time of incident * Required

Hours :

Minutes

AM/PM

Location of incident
Move the marker to the location of the incident being reported.
Address where incident is located
I did not find the incident location on the map
I will manually enter details of the incident location
Incident Location * Required
Enter Street address if known, suburb and or building name as well as nearest cross-street, landmark or identifiable objects in the vicinity.
Details of the incident * Required
Description and number of persons involved (where applicable)?
Vehicle registration and description (where applicable)
Supporting photos / documents
Please upload any supporting evidence you feel would be of assistance.

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Find waste collection dates

Enter your address in the box below to find your general waste (red lid), green waste (lime green lid) and recycling (yellow lid) bin collection days and green waste verge collection dates.

Address

Find Collection Dates

Please place your bins on the verge for collection by 6.00am on your collection day and return all bins to within your property line within 24hrs.

General Waste (red lid bin) collection days

Occurs weekly.

Red lid bin day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Suburb Duncraig, Edgewater, Marmion, Sorrento Kallaroo, Hillarys, Craigie, Padbury Warwick, Kingsley, Beldon, Greenwood Mullaloo, Ocean Reef, Heathridge, Woodvale Burns Beach, Joondalup, Kinross, Connolly, Iluka, Currambine

Recycling (yellow lid bin) collection day

Occurs fortnightly on the same day as the red lid bin collection day.

Yellow lid bin collection weeks

Week 1 Week 2

Burns Beach, Duncraig, Hillarys, Joondalup, Kallaroo, Kingsley, Kinross, Mullaloo, Ocean Reef, Warwick Beldon, Connolly, Craigie, Currambine, Edgewater, Greenwood, Heathridge, Iluka, Marmion, Padbury, Sorrento, Woodvale

Green waste (lime green lid bin) collection day

Occurs fortnightly on the same day as the red lid bin collection day.

Lime lid bin collection weeks

Week 1 Week 2

Beldon, Connolly, Craigie, Currambine, Edgewater, Greenwood, Heathridge, Iluka, Marmion, Padbury, Sorrento, Woodvale Burns Beach, Duncraig, Hillarys, Joondalup, Kallaroo, Kingsley, Kinross, Mullaloo, Ocean Reef, Warwick

Please note: There are no bin collections on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday – refer to the calendar in the Waste Guide below for altered days for these periods.

Waste collection information can also be found in your Waste Guide.

Bin services on public holidays

There are no bin collections on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

Good Friday 2024 bin collections will be on Easter Saturday (affecting Burns Beach, Joondalup, Kinross, Connolly, Currambine and Iluka residents only).

All other public holiday’s including; Australia Day, Labour Day, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Western Australia Day and King’s Birthday collections remain as normal.

Bulk green verge collection

Bulk green waste – City of Joondalup

Waste disposal information

Please refer to the Waste Disposal Guide to find out where to dispose of particular waste items.

Missed bins

If your bin was out for collection and missed/not collected please contact the City’s waste collection contractor Veolia on 9350 7196.

Bulk green waste

Green waste verge collection

The bulk green waste verge collection service is a scheduled collection and is for garden waste only. The collection service runs once per suburb, per financial year. Check your next collection dates using the search tool:

Waste collection dates lookup

Address

Find Collection Dates

Collections commence on Monday and are completed by Friday.

Items accepted Items not accepted

Garden prunings Building rubble

Tree loppings (less than 1.5m) Treated timber/pine or processed wood

Palm leaves Bagged waste

Tree limbs (less than 1.5m) Pallets

Branches (less than 1.5m) Railway sleepers

Small logs (less than 1.5m) Sand or soil

Note: Branches over 150mm in diameter must be cut into 300mm lengths.

Preparing the green waste

All bulk green waste must be placed loose on the verge (no boxes, bags or containers).

Bulk green waste is shredded and mulched, therefore, it cannot be contaminated with any other waste. All non-green waste items will be considered as littering.

Do not place bulk green waste on artificial turf, stencilled paving or near water meters or power domes.

For small amounts of green waste or loose leaves, place into your lime green lid garden organics bin.

If you missed your bulk green waste collection or can’t wait for your scheduled collection, residents can drop off their garden waste using a green waste tipping voucher. Download green waste vouchers on the City’s webpage.

Waste disposal guide

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

General waste (red lid bin)

Recycling (yellow lid bin)

Garden organics (green lid 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.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) refers to the products used in and around the home that are flammable, toxic, explosive or corrosive such as acid, aerosols and paint.

These items can be dropped off in domestic quantities at the permanent drop off facilities, free of charge, seven days a week. The facilities are at Tamala Park Recycling Centre and Recycling Centre Balcatta. View the full list of what you can drop off

This project is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

Asbestos can be dropped off at Tamala Park Tip – fees apply. The facility also operates free drop-off for domestic quantities of asbestos every Sunday – conditions apply.

If you have any questions on asbestos disposal, call Tamala Park directly on 9306 6303.

General waste bin (red lid)

Tips for using your general waste bin:

Keep recycling out of the general waste bin – all of this waste collected is sent to Tamala Park landfill. If you are filling up your recycling bin each fortnight, use the online form to apply for a FREE bigger 360L recycling bin.

The bin should not weigh more than 70kgs.

Collections take place between 6.00am – 5.00pm.

For details on where to dispose of specific items, please refer to the Waste Disposal Guide.

Accepted in general waste (examples) Not Accepted in general waste (examples)

Food waste, scraps and leftovers Glass (broken or other)

Hygiene products Hot or burning ash

Animal waste Asbestos

Nappies Household hazard waste (inc. batteries and aerosols, paint etc.)

Ceramics (plates, mugs, bowls etc.) Bricks, concrete, sand and other building materials

General household waste Green waste – place into garden organics bin

Broken items Electronic waste (e-waste)

Shredded paper (bagged) Old tyres and motor oil

If your bin was missed / not emptied on collection day, please call 9400 4000.

Reducing waste

On average Australians throw away around 21 million tonnes of waste per year, or almost one tonne of waste per person per year. This includes waste from kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, gardens and building waste.

Although there have been improvements in waste disposal habits over recent years, there are still more ways to make a difference by implementing the following actions:

Avoid – prevent waste in the first instance

Maintain and repair items rather than disposing of them

Grow your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and nuts at home

Purchase quality products that have no or minimal packaging.

Reduce – to produce less waste

Refuse single plastic e.g. coffee cups, produce bags

Purchase in bulk where possible

Say no to junk mail

Use beeswax wraps instead of cling wrap or foil

Only purchase what you need.

Reuse – use the same item more than once

Take your own reusable shopping and produce bags to the shops

Consider hosting a garage sale

Find creative ways to repurpose waste for practical purposes, art projects or gifts

Consider purchasing eco-friendly products made from recycled materials

Opt for reusable rather than disposable products, such as keep cups instead of disposable coffee cups, carry your own utensils to avoid single use knives, forks and spoons

Take reusable items to the REUSE shop at Tamala Park.

Recycle – converting waste materials into new materials and objects

Recycle all paper, cardboard, milk and juice cartons, glass bottles and jars, aluminium and steel cans, plastic bottles and containers in the yellow lid recycling bin

Green waste from the lime green lid is turned into compost

Place food or garden waste in a compost or worm farm at home

Take eligible containers to a Containers for Change drop off point

Clean and undamaged clothes can be donated to a local charity shop

Local schools can participate in a waste education program funded by the City of Joondalup, please visit the City’s Waste education page or call 9400 4077 for further information.

Please refer to the A-Z Waste Disposal Guide to ensure you are sorting your waste correctly.

Other useful resources

WA Plan for Plastics

Responsible Cafes

Treading my own Path with Lindsay Miles

Lessen with Peg

Plastic Free July

Keep Australia Beautiful

Clean Up Australia

CLAW Environmental – Divert plastic from landfill

Unwanted clothing and textiles

Are you planning on having a wardrobe clear out, or have clothes that no longer fit? There are several ways in which you can reduce your unwanted items:

only purchase what you require.

pass the items on to family members or friends.

if the items are in good condition, you could try and sell or give away the items. There are several methods this can be done, e.g. online auction sites, Facebook groups, Buy Nothing Project.

drop off to charity stores – these are available daily via their drop of bins or during shop hours.

The City’s charity partners are Anglicare WA, Salvos Stores, Vinnies and Good Sammy.

Contact them to arrange a pick up of an item:

Anglicare WA – Phone: 6253 3535 anglicarewa.org.au

Salvos Stores – Phone: 137 258 salvostores.com.au

Vinnies Phone – Phone: 9444 5622 vinnies.org.au

Good Sammy – Phone: 9463 0500 GoodSammy.com.au

These charities also make home collections for good quality larger household furniture items. If any of the items are broken or in a poor condition, please dispose of these items in your general waste bin or book a bulk waste collection.

Booking a bulk hard waste service

Residents are entitled to the following three services, per refuse charge, per financial year only (1 July – 30 June). Quotas cannot be transferred or accumulated.

One collection of up to four white goods (fridges, washers, ovens etc.)

One collection of up to six mattresses

One three cubic metres skip bin for bulky household waste or one lounge suite collection.

Step one – decide which service you want. For a skip, how long you want it at the property for:

Full days at your property Delivery Day (before 4.30pm) Collection Day (after 7.00am)

6 Monday Monday

1 Tuesday Thursday

1 Wednesday Friday

4 Thursday Tuesday

4 Friday Wednesday

Delivery/collection does not take place on a public holiday. If the collection falls on a public holiday, residents will be informed of the collection date at the time of booking. Collection/delivery will continue irrespective of inclement weather.

Step two – Make a booking by using the online booking form or calling 9400 4000.

Cleanaway Booking Forms

Booking and delivery/collection information

Skip bins

Delivery and placement: Skip bins will be placed on a grass verge. If you don’t have a grassed verge, contact Cleanaway to discuss the delivery location. Cleanaway may visit your address and decide the best option for the service to be undertaken. A consent form may be required for a suitable location.

Skip dimensions

Top dimensions – 1.80 metre x 1.55 metre

Bottom dimensions – 1.50 metre x 1.35 metr

Height – 1.25 metre

Please note: Due to logistical reasons skips may be full upon arrival, however, the waste will be emptied on the same day as delivery (up to 4.30pm).

Accepted (examples) Not accepted (examples)

Household furniture – cupboards, drawers, cabinets, tables, chairs etc. Construction, demolition, renovation waste

Bed frames/headboards Sand, bricks, building rubble

Oversized cardboard packaging E-waste

Wheel barrows (tyres removed) Household hazardous waste (HHW)

Old bicycles, exercise equipment etc. Automobile waste

Garden pots Green waste

Broken toys (batteries removed) Fencing (including asbestos)

Glass (any kind)

Tips for successful use of skips

Have the waste ready (within your property line) to go into the skip for quick and easy disposal.

Do not fill above the top rail. Skips may not be collected.

Book the skip early so you don’t miss out on the dates you want and/or when family/friends can assist.

Make your allocation go further, consider using the lounge collection as your bulk allocation, then purchase a bulk hard waste skip for the City’s special rate.

Wait times for skip bins may increase at peak booking times (school holidays, end of financial year and Easter).

Mattress and white goods collection

All mattress/es and white goods must be on the verge by 7.00am on collection day.

Assistance

The on-request service allows residents to book skip bins for a time when family, friends, and neighbours are able to assist. However, the City understands that there may be exceptional circumstances where residents have a genuine need for additional assistance to get items from the verge into the skip bin. If this situation occurs you are encouraged to speak with the City’s Waste team on 9400 4000 to discuss available options.

Already used your service

Residents who have used any of their services can book an additional skip bin, white goods and mattress collections for a reduced City rate. To book, contact Cleanaway.

Assistance with waste bins

The City may be able to assist residents with mobility needs with a waste bin ferrying service to the kerb on bin collection day.

A request for this service must be received in writing via info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or addressed to The City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup, WA, 6027.

Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Tips for using your recycling bin:

Keep recyclables loose and not in bags.

Flatten cardboard boxes and squash plastic bottles and cans.

Remove lids from all bottles, jars, containers – place lids in general waste bin.

Rinse items.

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.

Littering and dumping of illegal waste

Littering is the dumping of any household rubbish including furniture items, garden refuse, building or fencing materials.

Illegal dumping relates to the disposal of items likely to be toxic or dangerous to the environment or persons such as chemical waste, batteries, dumping of oil or paint products.

City Officers investigate all offences relating to littering and the dumping of illegal waste and will prosecute offenders who fail to dispose of their rubbish in a responsible manner.

Prescribed offences and penalties for littering and dumping is a minimum of:

$200.00 for an individual

$500.00 for a Body Corporate.

Fines of $500.00 apply to the dumping of litter that creates a public risk such as drugs/chemicals, broken glass, tyres, batteries and needles.

If you witness an incident of littering or illegal dumping, try to note down:

Vehicle description including registration details

Description of person or persons involved

Location of the incident

Date/time incident witnessed

What type of litter has been dumped

A contact number in case City Rangers require further information

Take a photograph if safe to do so.

Report littering or dumping

Where to recycle batteries and other items

City of Joondalup Libraries

Duncraig Joondalup Whitford Woodvale

Mobile phones √ √ √ √

Batteries √ √ √ √

Printer cartridge √ √

Compact fluoro globes √ √

Corks √

Lego √ √ √ √

Spectacles √ √ √ √

Each library has purpose built recycle bins.

Other locations

Joondalup Customer Service Centre Tamala Park Officeworks Bunnings, Coles and Aldi Woolworths

Mobile phones √ √ √

Batteries √ √ √ √

Printer cartridge √ √

Compact fluoro globes √

Long fluoros √

There are also many other drop-off points around locally. Use the B-Cycle website to find your closest drop off point.

Friends groups

The City of Joondalup’s natural environment is biodiverse and unique, with many natural areas that provide a rich and valuable resource for residents, visitors, and native flora and fauna. Not only do natural areas provide valuable habitat for our native wildlife, but they are also important for recreational, educational, and aesthetic value within our community.

A Friends Group is a volunteer community group that works together with the City of Joondalup to preserve, protect and manage their local natural area within the City. Our Friends Group members are passionate individuals who love and want to protect and conserve the natural environment. Friends Groups can vary from informal, small groups to a more formal incorporated body.

The City of Joondalup appreciates the extensive work put in by its Friends Groups and takes pride in the considerable value that these groups bring to the conservation and management of our natural areas. Friends Groups, together with the work carried out by the City, are working towards revegetating, improving and protecting our valuable natural areas for the community and the native flora and fauna who enjoy them.

Friends Group Activities

Friends Groups may be involved in various activities for a particular reserve, with the aim of restoring the reserve’s conservation values and the community’s appreciation of the natural environment.

Friends Group activities include:

Monitoring and recording of flora and fauna

Weed control/removal

Guided nature walks

Rubbish clean-up

Seed collection

Community education (talks and presentations)

Fire prevention

Revegetation and planting.

Join or Form a Friends Group

There are many benefits to joining a Friends Group, including:

Making a real difference to the environment and helping to create a sustainable future by protecting local biodiversity and natural areas.

Networking and learning the expertise of managing urban bushland.

Meet new people and join a community.

Physical and mental health benefits, and well as improvement of general wellbeing.

Being outdoors in nature and enjoying your natural surroundings.

Experience seeing native wildlife and rare flora and fauna species.

Relive stress and keep your mind and brain healthy.

Placing an order with the City for free native plants to plant in your reserve.

Access to environmental training and workshops.

Access to various City grants.

Most groups are concerned with a parcel of bushland located near their homes. Below, you can view our Friends Group contact list if you are interested in joining a group near you. If no existing Friends Group exists for the reserve, the City encourages the establishment of a new Friends Group. You can express your interest in establishing a new Friends Group by contacting the City via email.

Stay Informed

Learn more about our beautiful natural areas and the latest projects, initiatives, and events Friends Groups are progressing in your local area.

Subscribe to the Natural Areas eNewsletter (Friends Group)

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:

Clean Up Australia Day

Plastic Free July

Clean Schools

Adopt-a-Spot.

The Waste Authority also offers the WasteSorted schools program.

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.

Sustainable Gift Guide

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The Sustainability and Innovation Award 2023

An environmental mission into the future

Reducing waste in the workplace

Sustainability is everyone’s business

Know what you are purchasing and where it’s coming from

The journey of sustainability starts with consuming less

Look for sustainable alternatives from sustainable focused businesses

Buy in bulk

Be accountable for the businesses you support

Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) Week is held annually in August and is a time to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment.

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