Scarborough bin day & collection schedule
City of Stirling · WA 6019
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Scarborough waste collection overview
Scarborough sits in the City of Stirling area of WA, postcode 6019, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 12km North-West of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Scarborough Beach and its foreshore pool.
Collection days in Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 Stirling
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6019
- Location: 12km North-West of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Scarborough have?
These are the bins City of Stirling supplies to Scarborough households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Scarborough 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
Scarborough falls under City of Stirling for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Stirling provides a kerbside collection service in Scarborough, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Stirling 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 Stirling website for the official policy and any service updates.
A delayed week often means a fuller bin
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
Frequently asked questions
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Scarborough's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Why does my neighbour in Scarborough have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Scarborough vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Why was my bin in Scarborough not collected?
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. City of Stirling has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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.
- Summer bins need managing. A Scarborough 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.
- Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on City of Stirling'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.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Scarborough streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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