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Rockingham bin day & collection schedule

City of Rockingham · WA 6168

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Rockingham waste collection overview

Rockingham is a WA suburb in postcode 6168, served by City of Rockingham for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 47km S of Perth CBD.

Locals know it for the the Rockingham foreshore and Mersey Point ferry to Penguin Island.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Rockingham. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: City of Rockingham
  • Postcode: 6168
  • Location: 47km S of Perth CBD
  • State: WA

Which bins does Rockingham have?

City of Rockingham provides the following kerbside bins in Rockingham. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Rockingham bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Rockingham falls under City of Rockingham for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit City of Rockingham website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

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.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Safety BayWaikikiCooloongup

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Rockingham 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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