Bulk Waste Collections

How should I sort my waste?

Green waste can be placed on the verge up to seven days prior to the collection date. Green waste placed on the verge earlier than this date may attract a notice from our Rangers requesting removal.

Verge Collections in the Town are for residential properties only. Commercial properties and clubs are required to arrange their own green waste disposal as needed.

You must also have: 

• Maximum of two (3) cubic metres
• Tree trunks up to 1.5 meters in length and height and no more than 30cm in diameter
• Cut ends facing the road

What materials are accepted?

• Palm fronds
• Branches and shrub prunings.

What materials can I not place on my verge?

• Sand and or soil
• Lawn sods
• Coppers logs
• Sleepers
• Household rubbish
• Plastic
• Recyclables
• Bags of grass or weeds.

What if I miss the collection or where can I take my green waste outside of verge collection times?

Outside of bulk green waste verge collections, residents are encouraged to take their green waste to the City of Fremantle's Recycling Centre on Fridays between 12pm and 4pm. On Saturdays/Sundays between 8am to 4 pm.

Please be aware that only one trailer load of green waste per day is permitted. Please remember your photo ID showing your residential address (e.g. driver’s license) and Fremantle Recycling Centre Letter. If your photo ID does not contain your current residential address, please also bring a rates notice or a bill to verify residency. 

Polyphagous Shothole Borer (PSHB)

Before disposal, please remember to inspect all green waste for potential signs of PSHB. If you notice signs of borer, kindly retain the green waste inside your property boundary and promptly contact DPIRD on 9368 3080.

DPIRD - PSHB Latest Information 

How should I sort my bulk waste collections?

Waste must be sorted into the following three separate piles to help us recycle: 

• Whitegoods
• Metal items
• Furniture and general waste
  
  The piles must have 0.5m gap between them and be 1.5 length and be a maximum 3 cubic metres. 

What is accepted?

• Barbecues (not gas bottles)
• Bicycles
• Bulky toys
• E-waste (TVs, computers, accessories)
• Fencing (timber and steel only)
• Floor coverings (linoleum, carpet)
• Fridges/freezers (doors removed)
• Garden hoses
• Household furniture (no glass)
• Mattress/es and Mattress bases
• Scrap metal
• Plant pots
• Small electrical goods
• Timber (not garden waste; max. 1.5m length)
• White goods (doors removed)
• Wire/strapping

What isn't accepted?

• No asbestos products
• No batteries
• No building materials (brick, rubble, concrete, tiles, pavers, sand etc.)
• No car oil or fuel
• No food
• No gas cylinders, aerosols or fire extinguishers
• No glass panels (tabletops, mirrors or windowpanes)
• No hazardous materials (flammable, toxic or corrosive liquids)
• No paint
• No dirt, soil, sand, mulch or garden organics
• No tyres
• No vehicles, car bodies, or car part