If you’ve ever driven around Perth and noticed a line-up of furniture on the side of the street, you’ve already been introduced to verge collection.
It’s your annual excuse to part ways with that broken chair you swore you’d fix, the mystery box in the garage, and anything else that’s been gathering dust for months.
The catch? Verge collection in Perth isn’t one simple, city-wide system. It all depends on your local council, and with 30 of them across Greater Perth, things can vary more than you might expect.
Here’s how it actually works and how to make it work for you.
Verge collection is a council service that lets you place bulky household items on the verge for pickup. Think of all the things that don’t fit in your bin, and you’ve been meaning to 'deal with later'. This is later.
Common items include:
If you’re from outside WA, you might know this as kerbside collection. In Perth, it’s all about the verge.
Most verge collections will take:
Things that usually won’t make the cut:
If you’ve ever seen something sit on the verge long after collection day, chances are it fell into that second list.
Across Greater Perth, councils generally run one of two systems: scheduled collections and booked collections.
You’re given a set window once or twice a year, and everything goes out at once. Streets fill up quickly, and if you don’t get your items out on time, you’ll miss the opportunity to clear out.
You choose the timing. This is becoming more common and makes things a lot easier if you’re not keen on waiting for a specific week.
Some councils also split collections into different types, usually bulk waste and green waste, which helps keep things a bit more manageable.
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Here’s how it works across all 30 local government areas.
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of Joondalup | 1 whitegoods collection, 1 mattress collection, and either 1 skip bin or lounge suite collection per year | Additional services may incur a fee once the annual entitlements have been used. |
| City of Stirling | On-demand collections available throughout the year | Scheduled verge collections have been replaced with a system that lets residents book when needed. |
| City of Wanneroo | Annual collection entitlements across multiple waste types | Services cover bulk waste, green waste, mattresses, whitegoods, and e-waste, with separate limits for each category. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of Perth | 2 scheduled verge collections per year | Collections generally take place in March and September. |
| City of Vincent | Verge Valet with 2 collections per year | Residents can use their annual allocations for bulk waste, green waste, or a mixture of both. |
| City of Bayswater | Bookable pickups and free drop-off services | Traditional verge collections are no longer offered. Residents can book mattress and whitegoods pickups or use the Baywaste Transfer Station for free drop-offs. |
| Town of Bassendean | From July 2026, 2 loose verge collections and 3 bulky item collections per financial year | Bulky item collections cover larger household items such as mattresses, lounges, and whitegoods. |
| City of Belmont | Typically 1 bookable hard waste or green waste bulk bin per financial year | Waste is placed inside a council-provided bin rather than loose on the verge. |
| Town of Victoria Park | 2 bulk waste collections and 1 green waste collection per year | Allocations can be swapped between bulk and green waste. Each collection allows up to 3m³, and unused allocations do not carry over. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| Town of Cambridge | 2 bulk waste collections and 1 green waste collection per financial year | Additional collections can be booked for a fee. |
| City of Subiaco | 2 scheduled bulk waste collections per year | Collections are intended for larger household items. |
| City of Nedlands | 2 bookable bulk waste collections per financial year | Collections can include general waste, green waste, mattresses, metal, and e-waste. |
| Town of Claremont | 2 scheduled verge collections per year | The town is divided into four collection zones, each with different dates. |
| Town of Cottesloe | Flexible Verge Valet collections available throughout the year | Verge Valet is used instead of traditional loose verge collections, with bookings made online. |
| Shire of Peppermint Grove | Bookable verge collections on an available Monday | Residents can select a collection date that suits their schedule. |
| Town of Mosman Park | Verge Valet with 2 bulk waste collections and 1 green waste collection per year | Residents can swap their allocated collection types to better suit their needs. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of Swan | Up to 2 flexible collections per year | Allocations can be used for bulk waste, green waste, or a combination of both. |
| City of Kalamunda | Up to 3 on-demand skip bins per year | Bins can be booked for either general waste or green waste. Traditional verge collections are no longer offered. |
| Shire of Mundaring | 1 scheduled verge collection per year | Residents can place out up to 2m³ of general waste and 2m³ of green waste. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of South Perth | Verge Valet with 2 green waste collections and 1 bulk waste collection per year | Verge Valet replaced the previous system in July 2025. Additional paid bookings are available. |
| City of Canning | Up to 2 on-demand skip bin services per year | Scheduled verge collections are no longer offered, allowing residents to arrange collections at a suitable time. |
| City of Melville | 2 green waste collections and 1 bulk waste collection per year | Bulk waste bookings can include mattresses, whitegoods, and e-waste within the council’s set limits. |
| City of Cockburn | Scheduled verge collections, with dates varying by suburb | Residents need to use the council’s address lookup tool to confirm their collection dates. |
| Town of East Fremantle | 2 green waste collections and 1 whitegoods and metal collection per year | Residents can arrange collections through Verge Valet or by phone. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of Gosnells | 3 scheduled verge collections per year | This includes one bulk waste collection and two green waste collections. |
| City of Armadale | 1 scheduled bulk waste verge collection per year | Metal, whitegoods, and general bulky waste must be separated. Residents usually receive a flyer 10–14 days before collection. |
| Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale | 2 bookable hard waste collections per household per year | Collections must be arranged in advance. |
| Council | Collection service and allowance | Key details |
| City of Kwinana | Pre-booked bulky waste collections available throughout the year | Residents can arrange bulky waste removal when needed rather than waiting for a scheduled collection. |
| City of Rockingham | 1 bulk waste collection and 2 green waste collections per year | Bulk waste is limited to 2m³. Each green waste collection allows up to 3m³ and is timed around seasonal conditions. |
Perth’s verge collection services are useful when the timing, item limits, and council rules line up. But when you’re moving house, clearing out a rental, or dealing with more than your allocation allows, waiting for the next collection may not be practical
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