Applecross bin day & collection schedule
City of Melville · WA 6153 · typically Mondays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Applecross waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Applecross (WA 6153) is run by City of Melville, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 9km South of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Canning Bridge precinct and Heathcote Reserve.
Most streets in Applecross are collected on a Monday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Applecross generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Melville
- Typical collection day: Monday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 6153
- Location: 9km South of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Applecross have?
These are the bins City of Melville supplies to Applecross households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from 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.
- City of Melville provides a kerbside collection service in Applecross, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Melville website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- 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
What happens to bins on public holidays?
It depends on the holiday and the council. When City of Melville shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later, so a Monday run can become the following day. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in WA, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
What happens if I miss bin night in Applecross?
General waste catches up next week, but City of Melville collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, City of Melville may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Applecross bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Check your bin before bin night. Monday evening is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
- Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Applecross bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Applecross streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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