Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 1:17:26 PM
Town of East Fremantle is set to trial a new, flexible and responsive bulk verge waste collection service from 1 July 2026.
At the March Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed trialling an on-demand verge valet service for two years.
The trial follows an internal review of the Town’s bulk verge waste collection service, which has traditionally offered two green waste collections and one white and metal goods collection on set dates each year.
In recent years, it has become difficult for the Town to secure a contractor to deliver the service, resulting in increased costs and reduced flexibility around collection dates.
Town of East Fremantle Mayor Tony Natale said the move to trial an on-demand valet service was a positive step towards addressing these challenges.
“Our current approach is no longer considered fit for purpose,” he said.
“Many community members have shared concerns about the service model, including some queries and complaints and number of residents have indicated a preference for a more innovated service.”
Mayor Natale said this feedback had been front of mind during the review.
“Trialling an on-demand, bulk waste service better reflects the evolving needs of our community and strengthens our commitment to sustainable waste management,” he said.
“It also allows residents to choose collection days that suit them and aligns with the approach taken by many other local governments.”
As limited viable alternatives to the current service model were identified during the review, formal community consultation will not be undertaken before the trial, Mayor Natale added.
“The trial is not a permanent decision,” he said.
“The trial will run from 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2028, allowing time for the Town to understand how residents use the service. It will also provide data about likely costs and operational impacts to help inform a long-term service model.”
In addition to the valet verge service, residents will continue to receive one tip pass each financial year to the Henderson Waste Recovery Park, for the duration of the trial.
Access to the Fremantle Recycling Centre will not change.
Scheduled verge collection service unchanged for May and June
Bulk waste collection services will continue under the current model this financial year, with green waste collections beginning on Monday 25 May and white and metal goods collected from Monday 29 June.
Booking details for trial verge valet collection
Bookings for the on-demand service will be available from Wednesday 1 July 2026, with Verge Valet expected to begin collections in August on the Town’s behalf.
Residents will be able to book two green waste collections and one white and metal goods collection each financial year. Bookings will be made through the Verge Valet website or by phone.
More information about the booking process to be provided closer to the date.
At the end of the two-year trial period, the Town will conduct a review to assess factors such as the uptake, cost and community satisfaction of the service.
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