Middle Swan bin day & collection schedule
City of Swan · WA 6056
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Middle Swan waste collection overview
City of Swan handles the bins in Middle Swan, a WA suburb in postcode 6056.
The suburb sits roughly 16km North-East of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Swan Valley vineyards nearby.
Collection days in Middle Swan 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.
Everything below applies to Middle Swan generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Swan
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6056
- Location: 16km North-East of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Middle Swan have?
Here is what City of Swan collects from Middle Swan kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Middle Swan bin day at a glance
New to the street, or just never sure? The bin day is sorted.
Enter your address and see exactly which bins go out and when.
About your council's collection service
Middle Swan falls under City of Swan for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Swan provides a kerbside collection service in Middle Swan, 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: takeaway coffee cups
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.
Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.
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 City of Swan's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
What happens to bins on public holidays?
It depends on the holiday and the council. When City of Swan 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.
Are the bins different if I rent in Middle Swan?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever City of Swan supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on City of Swan'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.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and City of Swan's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Middle Swan street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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