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Dunsborough bin day & collection schedule

City of Busselton · WA 6281

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Dunsborough waste collection overview

Dunsborough sits in the City of Busselton area of WA, postcode 6281, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 25km West of Busselton.

Locals know it for the Geographe Bay beaches and Cape Naturaliste.

Collection days in Dunsborough 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 Dunsborough 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 Busselton
  • Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
  • Postcode: 6281
  • Location: 25km West of Busselton
  • State: WA

Which bins does Dunsborough have?

Here is what City of Busselton collects from Dunsborough kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Dunsborough bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Dunsborough falls under City of Busselton for waste and recycling collections.

  • City of Busselton provides a kerbside collection service in Dunsborough, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the City of Busselton 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 Busselton 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

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every WA council, City of Busselton included.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Dunsborough?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Busselton runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When City of Busselton shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

West BusseltonVasse

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Know your fortnight. Dunsborough alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Busselton collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Dunsborough streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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