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Waste Management
Commercial Waste Collection Service
A waste collection service is provided to commercial properties in the City. This is a nightly collection in the CBD and other areas of the City.
Commercial Cardboard and Waste Paper Collection
A commercial bulk cardboard and waste paper collection service is provided nightly to properties in the city. 'Paper Only' bins are available on request as are information flyers and posters. Smaller cardboard items should be flattened and placed in the 'Paper Only' bins.
Larger cardboard boxes should be flattened and, in most circumstances, stacked neatly adjacent to the property bin. Special arrangements may be required in some locations. For futher information contact us.
General Waste Management
Refuse and Recycling Bins
All bins remain the property of the City of Perth. Residents and commercial operators with damaged or missing bins may obtain repairs or replacements from City Operations.
Damaged components will be replaced free of charge, as will replacement bins.
To replace a missing bin, a statutory declaration and application must be made and a Police incident number provided.
New and Extra Bins
Every rateable property within the city is entitled to one 240 litre bin.
If an additional bin is required it must be obtained from City Operations.
Waste Management Charges
The charge for one 240 litre bin collected weekly is:
- Residential Service (including recycling crate) $145.00 pa
- Commercial Service $206.00 pa
- Bulk bin Service $754.00 pa
- Recycling Service $103.00 pa
- Additional service $157.00 pa
Eligible pensioners are entitled to a 50% reduction on residential service charges.
For further information contact us.
Office Paper Recycling
Download the flyer and the poster on Office paper recycling.
Additional Services
Street CleaningThe City operates an intensive nightly street cleaning operation from Hill to Milligan Streets East to West and from St Georges Terrace to Aberdeen Street South to North.
Daytime street cleaning in the Central City is carried out using small mobile mechanical cleaners. Areas outside the Central City are cleaned using ride on mechanical cleaners and all areas are cleaned weekly.
The City has developed a high pressure cleaning process which incorporates a fine water spray. This enables stains and spillage to be removed without creating any discharge into the storm water system.