City of Cockburn · WA 6164
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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 S of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the the Atwell shopping village.
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.
City of Cockburn provides the following kerbside bins in Atwell. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
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.
Atwell falls under City of Cockburn for waste and recycling collections.
Visit City of Cockburn website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.
E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.
Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.
Bin days in Atwell 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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