Verge Valet Collections
On demand Verge Valet Collections
Earlier this year, Council endorsed trialing the 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.
Trialing 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.
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.
Booking details for trial Verge Valet collection
Bookings for the on-demand service will open on Wednesday 1 July 2026. The Town's collection day is Friday with collections to begin from Friday 7 August.
Residents will be able to book two green waste collections and one white and metal goods collection each financial year.
It is important to book your date first and then sort your waste.
Bookings will be made through the Verge Valet website or by phoning (08) 9384 6711.Alternatively, you can also contact the Town to book on your behalf.
Timeline for bookings
| First bulk waste collection |
Friday 7 August |
| Booking cut-off day each week |
Tuesday 3.30pm |
| Place out notification SMS sent |
Tuesday afternoon |
| Waste can be placed on verge |
One to three days prior (from Tuesday onwards) |
| Changes and cancellation cut-off time |
Thursday before 3.30pm |
Sustainability
Bulk verge collections are intended for items that have reached end-of-life. Join the circular economy movement by rehoming, donating or selling items that are still usable.
- Fremantle Recycling Centre accepts quality donations to re-sell in their Reuse Shop
- Consider Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree or local Buy Nothing groups
- Donate to a local charity organisation
- Consider being part of the Circular Fashion Initiative movement or donating good quality, unneeded clothing to the annual yellow bag collections through Good Sammy. Keep an eye out for flyers and bags coming to your letterbox. Next collection coming June 2026.
- Help animals in need by donating items to RSPCA or contact your local vet or animal rescue centre
- Save items from landfill by joining the Repair Cafe community
Bulk Verge Resource Recovery
The Town is committed to best sustainability practices and recovering as many materials as possible from bulk verge collection activities.
Following collections, items are sorted for recycling and disposal
- Whitegoods and metal appliances go to a scrap metal recycler to be separated, processed, and sold to manufacturers to make new products.
- Mattresses are separated into parts to be recycled. Steel springs become metal products, foam becomes carpet underlay, and wooden frames can be turned into furniture or chipwood.
- E-waste is shredded and the components are separated out for reuse. 90% of e-waste consists of materials that can be used again, like copper, aluminium and steel.
- Cardboard, timber, and any remaining metal is also sorted and separated for recycling downstream.
By separating any metals, whitegoods, mattresses and e-waste from your furniture or general junk, you can help us recover and recycle as much as possible. On average, we are able to recover 85% of the bulk waste materials collected through Verge Valet™.
Have a question?
View our Frequently Asked Questions page
Alternatively, visit the FAQ page on the Verge Valet website.
Verge Valet Briefing Session
Verge Valet will hold a briefing session where questions, feedback and concerns can be raised. More details to come soon.
What is accepted and not accepted for green waste verge valet collections?
How should I sort my waste?
Green waste can be placed on the verge up to three 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 one three cubic metre per collection
- Tree trunks up to 1.5 meters in length and height and no more than 300mm in diameter
- Cut ends facing the road
What materials are accepted?
- Palm fronds
- Branches
- Flowers
- Leaves, weeds and grass clippings
- Twigs
What materials can I not place on my verge?
- Items longer than 1.5m or branches over 300mm diameter
- Asbestos products
- Building materials
- Chemically treated or painted/stained timber
- Dirt, soil, sand and mulch
- Fencing materials
- Household rubbish
- Plant pots/garden hoses
- Plastic bags containing greenwaste
- Rocks, bricks and rubble
- Turf
- Items included as part of bulk waste collections
Can I still access the City of Fremantle Recycling Centre?
Yes, residents can still 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
What bulk waste is accepted and not accepted through Verge Valet?
How should I sort my bulk waste collections?
Each collection must be no more than 3m3 (3m x 1m x1m). Items must be less than 1.5mm in length to be easily picked up and put into the collection truck.
- 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?
- Air conditioners
- Barbecues (not gas bottles)
- Bicycles
- Bulk polystyrene
- 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 beanbags
- No building materials (brick, rubble, concrete, tiles, pavers, sand etc.)
- No car oil or fuel
- No two stroke and petrol lawnmowers
- No food
- No medical waste or personal hygiene products
- No glass panels (e.g. tabletops, mirrors and window panes)
- No hazardous materials (flammable, toxic or corrosive liquids)
- No paint
- No dirt, soil, sand and mulch
- No tyres
- No vehicles, car bodies, or car parts
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