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Applecross bin day & collection schedule

City of Melville · WA 6153 · typically Mondays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Applecross waste collection overview

Applecross is a WA suburb in postcode 6153, served by City of Melville for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 9km S of Perth CBD.

Locals know it for the the Canning Bridge precinct and Heathcote Reserve.

Most streets in Applecross have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Applecross. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: City of Melville
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 6153
  • Location: 9km S of Perth CBD
  • State: WA

Which bins does Applecross have?

City of Melville provides the following kerbside bins in Applecross. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected fortnightly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected weekly.

Applecross bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Applecross falls under City of Melville for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit City of Melville website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Lithium batteries cause hundreds of fires in waste trucks and facilities every year.

A button battery or vape tossed in a kerbside bin can ignite under pressure. Batteries belong at a dedicated drop-off, never in any of your three bins.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

ArdrossMount PleasantAttadaleAlfred Cove

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Applecross vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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