Balga bin day & collection schedule
City of Stirling · WA 6061
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Balga waste collection overview
Balga is a WA suburb in postcode 6061, served by City of Stirling for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 11km North of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Princess Wallington Reserve.
Collection days in Balga 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.
Below is the Balga rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Stirling
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6061
- Location: 11km North of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Balga have?
Balga homes get the bins below from City of Stirling. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Balga bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Balga falls under City of Stirling for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Stirling provides a kerbside collection service in Balga, 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.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How often is recycling collected in Balga?
City of Stirling 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.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether City of Stirling's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Balga households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and City of Stirling's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Balga. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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