Helena Valley bin day & collection schedule
Shire of Mundaring · WA 6056 · typically Thursdays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Helena Valley waste collection overview
Helena Valley is a WA suburb in postcode 6056, served by Shire of Mundaring for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 18km east of the Perth CBD along the Helena River.
Locals know it for the Helena River and the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail.
Most streets in Helena Valley are collected on a Thursday, 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.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Shire of Mundaring
- Typical collection day: Thursday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 6056
- Location: 18km east of the Perth CBD along the Helena River
- State: WA
Which bins does Helena Valley have?
The standard Helena Valley lineup from Shire of Mundaring is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Helena Valley bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Helena Valley falls under Shire of Mundaring for waste and recycling collections.
- Shire of Mundaring provides a kerbside collection service in Helena Valley, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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 Shire of Mundaring's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Helena Valley?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Shire of Mundaring 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.
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 Helena Valley, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Shire of Mundaring tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Helena Valley bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
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