City of Rockingham · WA 6172
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
Port Kennedy is a WA suburb in postcode 6172, served by City of Rockingham for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 52km S of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the the Port Kennedy Scientific Park.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Port Kennedy. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
City of Rockingham provides the following kerbside bins in Port Kennedy. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.
Port Kennedy falls under City of Rockingham for waste and recycling collections.
Visit City of Rockingham website for the official policy and any service updates.
Over 1 billion coffee cups are used in Australia each year, and very few are recyclable.
The plastic lining makes standard takeaway cups non-recyclable in kerbside bins. Compostable alternatives are growing, but need commercial composting facilities to process properly.
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.
Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.
A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Bin days in Port Kennedy 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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