Glen Forrest bin day & collection schedule
Shire of Mundaring · WA 6071 · typically Wednesdays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Glen Forrest waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Glen Forrest (WA 6071) is run by Shire of Mundaring, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 28km east of the Perth CBD in the Perth Hills.
Locals know it for the Glen Forrest village shops on Great Eastern Highway.
Most streets in Glen Forrest 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 Glen Forrest 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: 6071
- Location: 28km east of the Perth CBD in the Perth Hills
- State: WA
Which bins does Glen Forrest have?
These are the bins Shire of Mundaring supplies to Glen Forrest 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.
Glen Forrest bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Glen Forrest falls under Shire of Mundaring for waste and recycling collections.
- Shire of Mundaring provides a kerbside collection service in Glen Forrest, 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.
A delayed week often means a fuller bin
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss bin night in Glen Forrest?
General waste catches up next week, but Shire of Mundaring collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Shire of Mundaring may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Shire of Mundaring 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 Glen Forrest, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
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
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
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.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Glen Forrest bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Glen Forrest means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One recurring Wednesday evening reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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