Balcatta bin day & collection schedule
City of Stirling · WA 6021
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Balcatta waste collection overview
City of Stirling handles the bins in Balcatta, a WA suburb in postcode 6021.
The suburb sits roughly 10km North of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Roselea shopping centre.
Collection days in Balcatta 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.
The rest of this page covers Balcatta's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Stirling
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6021
- Location: 10km North of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Balcatta have?
These are the bins City of Stirling supplies to Balcatta households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Balcatta bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Balcatta falls under City of Stirling for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Stirling provides a kerbside collection service in Balcatta, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Stirling 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 Stirling website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.
An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.
Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If City of Stirling runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
City of Stirling offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Balcatta, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks City of Stirling runs use an automated arm, and bins in Balcatta blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.
Quick tips for bin night
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Balcatta. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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