City of Cockburn · WA 6164
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
South Lake is a WA suburb in postcode 6164, served by City of Cockburn for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 19km S of Perth CBD.
Locals know it for the the Bibra Lake wetlands nearby.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to South Lake. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
City of Cockburn provides the following kerbside bins in South Lake. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.
Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.
South Lake falls under City of Cockburn for waste and recycling collections.
Visit City of Cockburn website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.
Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.
Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.
The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.
Bin days in South Lake 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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