Shoalwater bin day & collection schedule
City of Rockingham · WA 6169
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Shoalwater waste collection overview
Shoalwater sits in the City of Rockingham area of WA, postcode 6169, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 49km South-West of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
Collection days in Shoalwater 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.
The rest of this page covers Shoalwater's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Rockingham
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 6169
- Location: 49km South-West of Perth CBD
- State: WA
Which bins does Shoalwater have?
City of Rockingham provides the following kerbside bins in Shoalwater. 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.
Shoalwater bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Shoalwater falls under City of Rockingham for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Rockingham provides a kerbside collection service in Shoalwater, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Rockingham 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 Rockingham website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.
Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.
Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Containers for Change refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in WA, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Shoalwater?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Rockingham 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.
Why was my bin in Shoalwater 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 Rockingham 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
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Shoalwater households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
- Summer bins need managing. A Shoalwater 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.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Shoalwater street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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