Verge Collect
From January 2026, the Town of Bassendean is moving from a skip bin service to a pre-booked loose verge collection service, called Verge Collect, with WA Recycling Services as the new contractor.
Collections will start from 12 January.
From January to June 2026, each household will be eligible for:
- 1 pre-booked loose verge collection (general or green), and
- 2 bulky item collections (large whitegoods, couches/ lounges and/or mattresses)
From July 2026 onwards, each household will be eligible for:
- 2 loose verge collections per financial year – either 1 general waste and 1 green waste, or 2 green waste.
- 3 bulky item collections (large whitegoods, couches/ lounges and/or mattresses)
This service is for residential properties paying a waste charge only.
Bulky items like white goods, mattresses, and lounges will still be booked and collected separately, but from January this will be done by WA Recycling Services. The last date for the whitegoods/ mattresses/ lounges collection with Veolia is 29 December.
Kerbside bin collections stay the same and will continue to be handled by Veolia.
Before you book
Booking conditions
- Bulk and green waste collections must be no more than 3 cubic metres (3x1x1m).
- Put your waste out before 7am on your booked collection day, but no more than 3 days before.
- If your items are not on the verge by 7am on your booked collection day the allocation will be considered used.
- Only items on the Accepted Items list below will be collected.
- Separate bulk waste from large whitegoods, scrap metal and mattresses to help us recycle more items.
- No e-waste hazardous items (batteries, paint, oil or tyres), dirt, sand, mulch or building materials. E-waste is free to drop off at Baywaste Transfer Station.
- Keep waste clear of walls, trees, and plumbing and electrical services to avoid damage.
- Waste must be placed in front of your property on the verge, not behind fences or walls.
- Take a photo once waste is out (for illegal dumping investigations).
Book a collection
Book a collection online
Bookings are now open via our online system (preferred) or by phone 8:45am- 4pm weekdays (excluding public holidays) on 9452 0146.
Collections are available every Monday, starting 12 January 2026. Please note that collections are not available on public holidays and will be delayed to the Tuesday.
You’ll see available dates on the Booking Request Form – book early as spots fill quickly.
Collections run between 7am and 5pm and may vary depending on route efficiency. If there’s a delay, WA Recycling Services will let you know.
You can swap a bulk waste booking for green waste if needed.
Accepted items
Bulk waste accepted items
Accepted items
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Items NOT ACCEPTED
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BBQs (not gas bottles)
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NO asbestos products
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Bicycles
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NO batteries
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Bulk polystyrene
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NO bean bags
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Bulky toys
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NO building materials (brick, rubble, concrete etc.)
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Fencing (timber & steel only)
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NO car oil & fuel
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Floor coverings (linoleum, carpet)
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NO food
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Garden hoses
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NO medical waste or personal hygiene products
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General junk
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NO glass panels (tables, mirrors & window panes)
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Household furniture (no glass)
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NO hazardous materials (flammable, toxic or corrosive liquids)
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Scrap metal
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NO paint
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Plant pots
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NO dirt, garden waste, soil, sand & mulch
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Timber (not garden waste; max 1.5m length)
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NO tyres
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Wire/strapping
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NO vehicles, car bodies, car parts
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NO E-waste (Free drop off to Baywaste Community Recycling Centre)
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NO Mattresses or Whitegoods (book separate collection) |
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No Stoves, Ovens, Air conditioners (book separate Whitegoods collection) |
Green waste accepted items
Accepted items
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Items NOT ACCEPTED
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Branches
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NO items longer than 1.5m or branches over 200mm diameter
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Flowers
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NO asbestos products
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Leaves, weeds & grass clippings (loose – no cardboard boxes)
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NO building materials
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Palm fronds
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NO chemically treated or painted/stained timber
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Twigs
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NO dirt, soil, sand & mulch
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NO fencing materials*
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NO household rubbish
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NO plant pots/garden hoses*
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NO plastic bags containing green waste
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NO rocks, bricks & rubble
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NO turf
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NO items included as part of bulk waste collection
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Items with an asterisk (*) can be collected as part of the bulk waste collection.
For other disposal options please see Tip Vouchers » Town of Bassendean and Reuse, Repair, Gifting and Drop Off Points » Town of Bassendean
Change or cancel a booking
You can change, cancel, or postpone your booking until 4pm (by phone) or 8pm (online) on the Thursday before your collection date.
Make a change or cancellation using the link in your booking confirmation email or phone WA Recycling Services from 8:45am - 4pm weekdays on 9452 0146.
You must let us know by this deadline, or you will lose your collection allocation.
When will my waste be collected?
Collections will occur on Mondays anytime between 7am and 5pm on your scheduled collection date.
Please note that collections are not available on public holidays and will be delayed to the Tuesday.
Collection routes are determined based on efficiency for the day. If unforeseen circumstances delay your collection on your scheduled date, the WA Recycling Services team will notify you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with items that are still usable?
If your items are still in good condition, consider giving them a second life before booking a collection. Here are some easy ways to pass them on:
- Join your local Facebook Buy Nothing group
- List items on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace
Find more ideas for reusing or gifting items.
How many collections can I book?
From January to June 2026, each household will get one pre-booked loose verge collection (general or green).
From July 2026 onwards, residents will receive 2 collections per financial year – either general or green (residents can opt for both to be green waste, but not both general waste).
This service is for residential properties only.
Can I book more than one collection at a time?
If you have allocations available, you can book multiple collections in one go. Check your allocation by searching your address on the verge collect booking page.
What do I do when I've run out of collections?
Property owners are issued with 2 tip vouchers per financial year (QR codes printed on bottom of your E-rates or rates notice issued in July).
The tip vouchers can be redeemed for 300kg (trailer load) of green waste or mixed waste, at either Baywaste Community Recycling Centre ($16 surcharge) or Red Hill Waste Management Facility.
A range of items are also accepted either as free drop off items or as per EMRC’s Fees & Charges. Find out more about tip vouchers.
I don't want to use my verge. Where else can I place my items for collection?
If you don’t want items sitting on your verge, or there is no space due to vegetation, please contact WA Recycling Services on 08 9452 0146 to discuss alternative collection locations.
Please note that the collection team are unable to enter your property. They will not come past your letterbox.
Where does the waste go once collected?
Once your waste is collected, it’s sorted offsite to recover as many materials as possible.
- General waste goes to the Red Hill Waste Management Facility.
- Green waste also goes to Red Hill, where it’s chipped for reuse.
- E-waste is recycled, and white goods are processed as scrap metal.
- Mattress coils are also recycled.
By separating items like appliances, metals, whitegoods and mattresses from your furniture or general junk, you’re helping us recycle more and reduce landfill.
Why did we change from skip bins to Verge Collect?
In mid-2024, we asked our community how they’d like verge collections to work in the future.
Most people surveyed (63% of 875 responses) told us they preferred a pre-booked loose verge collection over skip bins.
You told us it’s easier to place items on the verge, encourages reuse and recycling while the items are there, and helps us to recover more materials once the items are collected.
Based on this feedback, Council resolved to introduce a pre-booked verge collection service.
Need more information?
Call WA Recycling Services on 08 9452 0146 between 8:45am - 4pm weekdays.
Or call the Town of Bassendean Waste Services on 9377 8000.