Bulk Waste Collections
Changes to verge collections in 2026/27
At its Ordinary Council Meeting in March, Council endorsed trialling an on-demand verge valet service for two years from 1 July 2026.
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.
Trialling an on-demand, bulk waste service better reflects the evolving needs of our community and strengthens our commitment to sustainable waste management.
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.
Residents will continue to receive one tip pass each financial year to the Henderson Waste Recovery Park and continue to have access to the Fremantle Recycling Centre.
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.
Have a question?
View our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Verge Valet Briefing Session
Verge Valet will hold a briefing session where questions, feedback and concerns can be raised. More details to come soon.
2025/2026 verge collection dates
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Material Type
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Week Commencing
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Bulk Green Waste Collection 2
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25 May 2026
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White/Metal Goods Collection
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29 June 2026
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Due to the increasingly limited availability of suitable contractors, collection dates have changed significantly from those in previous years. Given the difficulties experienced, the Town will be reviewing how these services are provided in future years.
For information relating to your waste collection refer to your 2025/2026 Waste Guide.
Green Waste Collection
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
White/Metal Goods Collection
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
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