Malaga bin day & collection schedule
City of Swan · WA 6090
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Malaga waste collection overview
In Malaga, postcode 6090, waste and recycling services come from City of Swan.
The suburb sits roughly 11km North-East of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Malaga industrial and bulk-retail precinct.
Collection days in Malaga 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 Malaga 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 Swan
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6090
- Location: 11km North-East of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Malaga have?
City of Swan provides the following kerbside bins in Malaga. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Malaga bin day at a glance
Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.
Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.
About your council's collection service
Malaga falls under City of Swan for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Swan provides a kerbside collection service in Malaga, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Swan 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 Swan website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: polystyrene foam
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.
Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If City of Swan runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Malaga?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Swan 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 put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. City of Swan asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Malaga can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Summer bins need managing. A Malaga red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Malaga means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Malaga 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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