Darlington bin day & collection schedule
Shire of Mundaring · WA 6070 · typically Wednesdays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Darlington waste collection overview
Darlington is a WA suburb in postcode 6070, served by Shire of Mundaring for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 25km east of the Perth CBD in the Perth Hills.
Locals know it for the Darlington Arts Festival held each November.
Most streets in Darlington are collected on a Wednesday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Darlington generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Shire of Mundaring
- Typical collection day: Wednesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 6070
- Location: 25km east of the Perth CBD in the Perth Hills
- State: WA
Which bins does Darlington have?
These are the bins Shire of Mundaring supplies to Darlington 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.
Darlington bin day at a glance
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
About your council's collection service
Darlington falls under Shire of Mundaring for waste and recycling collections.
- Shire of Mundaring provides a kerbside collection service in Darlington, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Shire of Mundaring 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 Shire of Mundaring website for the official policy and any service updates.
Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays
The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.
Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my neighbour in Darlington have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. In Darlington that mostly means Wednesday, though streets near a zone boundary can differ. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
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.
What goes in the yellow recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in WA.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Shire of Mundaring's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night, and in most of Darlington that night is Wednesday. These are two different things and both matter.
- Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Shire of Mundaring's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Darlington street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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