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Balga bin day & collection schedule

City of Stirling · WA 6061

Schedule data last verified: July 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 N of Perth CBD.

Locals know it for the the Princess Wallington Reserve.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Balga. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: City of Stirling
  • Postcode: 6061
  • Location: 11km N of Perth CBD
  • State: WA

Which bins does Balga have?

City of Stirling provides the following kerbside bins in Balga. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Balga bin day at a glance

New to the street, or just never sure? The bin day is sorted.

Enter your address and see exactly which bins go out and when.

About your council's collection service

Balga falls under City of Stirling for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • 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

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

What counts as contamination?

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.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Balga 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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