Atwell bin day & collection schedule
City of Cockburn · WA 6164
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Atwell waste collection overview
Atwell is a WA suburb in postcode 6164, served by City of Cockburn for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 22km South of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Atwell shopping village.
Collection days in Atwell are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Atwell. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Cockburn
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6164
- Location: 22km South of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Atwell have?
Here is what City of Cockburn collects from Atwell kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Atwell bin day at a glance
The footpaths are fresh, the parks are still being planted, and your bins still go out every week.
New suburb, same story. Every household in the area has a collection day. Here's yours.
About your council's collection service
Atwell falls under City of Cockburn for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Cockburn provides a kerbside collection service in Atwell, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste and recycling collected weekly and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Cockburn 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 Cockburn website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: polystyrene foam
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.
Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to bins on public holidays?
It depends on the holiday and the council. When City of Cockburn shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.
How often is recycling collected in Atwell?
City of Cockburn collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Nearby suburbs
Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.
Quick tips for bin night
- Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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