Waste and recycling guide 2021

WASTE AND RECYCLING GUIDE 2021 Recycling bin collections

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  Bins are not collected on 1 January, 2 April and 25 December.

For 1 January, 2 April and 25 December collections will take place the following day of your scheduled collection day.

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General waste collections take place for your area on the day below.

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Check the calendar on the front page to see which week your area has recycling collected.

Your collection days are also available at victoriapark.wa.gov.au/bincollection

FAQs

5.30am

What time do I need to put my bins out?

Bins should be placed on the verge prior to 5.30am on your collection day.

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30cm

How should my bins be placed on the verge?

Your general waste (green lid) and recycling (yellow lid) bins must be placed one metre from the kerbside, clear from any obstructions such as power poles, street trees, parked cars.

Please ensure bin lids are completely closed.

How often are my bins collected?

Green lid bins are collected weekly and yellow lid bins are collected fortnightly. Refer to the calendar on the front page to see when your yellow lid bin is collected, or check the Town’s website.

Who do I call if my bin isn’t collected?

Call Cleanaway on 6557 6907 and they will organise for your bin to be emptied.

What happens to my bin collections on public holidays?

Your green lid and yellow lid bins will be collected as normal on public holidays except New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day. For 1 January, 2 April and 25 December collections will take place the following day of your scheduled collection day.

What happens if I place something in the wrong bin?

You will need to remove the contaminated rubbish and then it will be collected.

What do I do if my bin has been stolen?

You will need to report stolen bins to the WA Police on 131 444 to obtain a police report reference number. You can then contact the Town, quote the reference number and arrange a replacement.

How can I keep my general waste bin clean and free of odour?

Consider wrapping food waste in newspaper. Highly odorous food waste such as seafood should be frozen, wrapped and placed in the bin on the evening prior to collection day. If after the bin has been collected it still smells, please pressure clean and/or clean your bin.

Collection days

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What can I put in my general waste bin?

Green lid bin Accepted

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ü Food waste ü Garden waste § Grass clippings § Leaf litter and weeds § Small branches ü General household waste § Clothing § Crockery/cutlery § Plastic utensils/plates § Terracotta pots ü Sanitary products § Doggie bags § Nappies ü Medical waste (provided it’s placed in a sealed container)

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Whole or broken glass Hot or burning ash Hazardous waste (see page 10) § Asbestos § Motor oil § Tyres § Machine parts § Paints or solvents § All batteries § Globes/tubes All building materials § Bricks § Concrete § Gyprock § Sand § Tiles, etc.

Was your bin collection missed? Call 6557 6907 WEEDS

NO WHOLE OR BROKEN GLASS! LEAVES

GRASS CLIPPINGS

SMALL BRANCHES UNDER 10cm DIAMETER

What can I put in my recycling bin?

GLASS BOTTLES

GLASS JARS

CARDBOARD

BROKEN GLASS

PHONEBOOKS

ALUMINUM EQUIPMENT

TIN FOIL AND CANS

MILK CARTONS

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PLASTIC BOTTLES

Yellow lid bin Accepted § § § § § § § § § § § §

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Glass/broken glass/ceramic Telephone books Plastic bottles Paper and envelopes Aluminium cans and foil/steel cans Ice cream containers Empty spray cans Milk bottles/cartons Cardboard* Plastic butter containers Metal pots/pans Aluminum toasters and kettles (cords removed)

Please do not bag recyclables, keep them loose.

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Plastic bags/plastic wrap Polystyrene Garden waste Food waste General household waste § Large household appliances § Crockery/cutlery § Plastic utensils/plates § Clothing § Terracotta pots Sanitary products/nappies Medical waste All building materials Aerosol/spray cans

Batteries can be dropped off at the Town’s admin building and library. Globes, mobile phones and ink cartridges can be left at the Town’s admin building.

Cleanaway can supply a larger 360L recycling bin for residential properties upon request.

Call 6557 6907.

No commercial quantities.

Please rinse all cans, plastic bottles, containers and remove lids if possible. *Cardboard can also be taken to City of South Perth Recycling Centre – see Contacts.

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Bulk waste All items should be less than 1.5m in length. Air conditioners and fridges (doors removed) must be degassed. Waste will be collected at any time during the following week.

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Set-out dates: place your waste on verge 17-18 April

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Green waste All items should be less than 1.5m in length and 30cm diameter. Waste will be collected at any time during the following week.

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Set-out dates: place your waste on verge 23-24 January

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What can I put in my BULK waste kerbside collection?

Accepted ü Household furniture (no glass or table tops)

§ Lounges § Mattresses

(these will be collected by a separate contractor)

§ Office desks ü White goods (doors removed and degassed)

ü Electronic waste § Computers § Televisions

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ü Home appliances § Blenders § Tools ü Timber products § Beds § Cupboards § Doors ü Other household items § Toys

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(Remove all power cords)

All building materials § Bricks § Concrete § Sand or soil § Tiles, etc.

Medical waste Sanitary products Child car seats Garage doors Fences General items from commercial properties

Missed your bulk waste collection? City of South Perth Recycling Centre accepts residential quantities of e-waste, cardboard and motor oil.

What can I put in my GREEN waste kerbside collection?

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All building materials § Bricks § Concrete § Sand § Tiles, etc

Missed your collection? See Contacts for alternative drop-off locations.

Household hazardous waste The Town, in conjunction with Mindarie Regional Council, runs a drop-off day at the Town’s depot – 218 Planet Street, Welshpool.

Front of the bin faces the street

2021 drop-off date Saturday 30 October

9am - 1pm

You will be required to show proof of your residency within the Town to access this free service.

What can I bring to household hazardous waste collection days? ü Asbestos products

(no more than six sheets. Asbestos sheets need to be wrapped in black plastic and sealed or else will not be accepted.)

ü Pesticides and herbicides ü Paints and solvents ü Fluorescent globes and tubes (max. 10)

ü Motor and cooking oil (max. 20L) ü All batteries ü Smoke detectors ü Gas bottles ü Heavy metals (eg. mercury)

Any commercial quantities of hazardous waste will be refused at the discretion of the Town.

Other options to dispose One car battery and 5L of waste motor oil inside its original motor oil container can be collected each week with your general waste. Place items on the ground next to your bin. Waste oil containers must be fully sealed. Frequent and commercial presentation can be refused by Cleanaway.

E-waste, household hazardous waste and materials fit for reuse and recycling, can be disposed of or recycled at the Mindarie Regional Council Facility in Tamala Park free of charge.

Call 9306 6303 or visit mrc.wa.gov.au for more information.

Condition for disposal of household hazardous waste All asbestos products must be wrapped in black builders plastic and sealed with tape prior to transportation.

Unwrapped asbestos will not be accepted.

Any unidentifiable poisons/chemicals can be checked by the qualified technician on site on the day. Ensure all poison containers are not corroded and are in safe condition prior to transporting them. Commercial quantities will not be accepted.

Hazardous

Paint can be disposed of all year round.

Contact Paintback on 1800 053 784.

Waste and Recycling Guide 2021

City of South Perth Recycling Centre In partnership with the Town, the City of South Perth has made the disposal of e-waste, cardboard and oil available to Town of Victoria Park residents free of charge. Proof of address is required. All other waste or commercial quantities will not be accepted under this arrangement and charges will apply. Waste can be refused at the discretion of the City of South Perth. Residents are advised to check the City of South Perth website for up-to-date information.

Hours of operation

Please refer to the City of South Perth website for hours of operation. Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day and other days as required by the City of South Perth.

Disposal of e-waste, cardboard and oil only (no commercial quantities)

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ü Televisions – plasma and rear-projection ü Computer equipment, laptops, notebooks, palmtops, monitors, printers, faxes, scanners, multi-function units, web cameras (items must be intact, obsolete or unused – max.

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Waste contacts Missed bin collections Report stolen bins New / replacement / damaged bins

6557 6907 Cleanaway 131 444 WA Police 9311 8111 Town of Victoria Park administration

cleanaway.com.au police.wa.gov.au victoriapark.wa.gov.au

Alternative drop-off locations open to public Bulk and green waste – fees apply City of South Perth Recycling Centre Tamala Park

Balcatta Transfer Station

9367 2492 City of South Perth Cnr Hayman Rd & Thelma St, Como 9306 6303 Mindarie Regional Council – 1700 Marmion Ave, Tamala Park 9205 8555 City of Stirling, 238 Balcatta Rd, Balcatta

southperth.wa.gov.au

mrc.wa.gov.au

stirling.wa.gov.au

Household hazardous waste– fees apply Tamala Park

Balcatta Transfer Station

9306 6303 Mindarie Regional Council – 1700 Marmion Ave, Tamala Park 9205 8555 City of Stirling, 238 Balcatta Rd, Balcatta

mrc.wa.gov.au

stirling.wa.gov.au

Recycling resources Planet Ark – Recycling Near You Hotline Waste Authority WA WasteNet Anglicare WA Good Samaritan Industries The Salvation Army St Vincent de Paul Society Spider Waste Collection Services (mattress collection) Paintback (paint collection)

Contacts

1300 733 712

recyclingnearyou.com.au

6467 5325 9213 2000 6253 3535 1300 855 130 137 258 9475 5400 0407 580 495

zerowaste.wa.gov.au wastenet.net.au anglicarewa.org.au goodsamaritan.com.au salvationarmy.org.au vinnies.org.au spiderwaste@iinet.net.au

1800 053 784

paintback.com.au

Disposal and tip shop at Tamala Park The items below can be taken to the tip recycling drop off section at Tamala Park at the discretion of the attendant. You can also purchase them at the tip shop.

• Household and office furniture • Toys and bicycles • Clothing, shoes and jewellery • Household goods (e.g. kitchen utensils, tools, sports equipment) • DVDs and books • Electrical goods and parts • Building supplies including landscaping, kitchen and bathroom • E-waste (e.g. TVs, computers, mobile phones) • White goods • Paper and cardboard • Metals – aluminum, steel and copper • Household cooking oil • Glass bottles and jars • Rags – including clothing items • Clean chemical containers (drum muster) Tamala Park – 1700 Marmion Avenue, Tamala Park, WA 6030. Open seven days a week.

This document is available in alternative formats on request and at victoriapark.wa.gov.au Please remove the magnet and place the guide in your recycle bin at the end of the year.

The Town of Victoria Park is a member of Mindarie Regional Council.

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