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The City of Stirling has a dedicated recycling centre, where you can dispose of recyclables and reusable items, household hazardous waste, general waste and car tyres. Find out about location, opening hours, fees and what items you can dispose of.
Waste drop-off information
Fees may be payable dependent on the type of waste you wish to dispose of.
Where do I drop off my items?
View the map of Recycling Centre Balcatta to help you plan your journey.
- Aluminium and steel cans
- Household furniture in good condition (at the discretion of the contractor)
- Bicycles
- Landscaping items
- Dry cardboard and paper (No shredded paper, please put in your general waste bin, no magazines - they are accepted in your recycling bin)
- Polystyrene
- Electronic waste i.e. televisions, computers, printers
- Small household electrical appliances i.e. kettles, vacuums, toasters
- Scrap metal
- Glass bottles
- White goods (excluding fridges and freezers)
- Vapes (only accepted in the Hazardous Waste Area).
- Syringes (only accepted in sealed yellow syringe bottles, purchased at local chemist, in the Hazardous Waste Area).
Vehicles are required to drive across the Weighbridge on entry and exit.
Charges are calculated based on the difference between the weight on entering and the weight on exiting.
The following items go over the weighbridge and fees will apply:
- Air conditioners
- Mattresses and bases
- Fridges and freezers
- Tyres
- Household bulk waste
- Mixed waste (metals, plastics, glass, cardboard, household junk, green waste, timber and glazed wall tiles)
- Clean sand, bricks, concrete and roof tiles.
Please note that super six sheeting or plastic buckets containing dried cement are for mixed waste disposal only.
Asbestos is not accepted at the Recycling Centre Balcatta - call Tamala Park, Red Hill Landfill or Western Metropolitan Regional Council for disposal arrangements.
Fees
| Waste type | Tipping fees up to 300kg | Tipping fees over 300kg charged on a pro-rata basis of one ton rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed general waste | $45.00 | $250.00 per ton |
| Construction waste (sand, bricks, roof tiles and concrete only) | $35.00 | $125.00 per ton |
| Green garden waste (tree prunings only) | $25.00 | $85.00 per ton |
| Vehicle weight only (caravan, boat, trailer etc. only) | $27.50 | |
| Air conditioners, fridges and freezers | $30.00 per item | |
| Mattresses and bases | $40.00 per item | |
| Dog poo bins | $10.00 (small) / $15.00 (large) | |
| Car tyres (max four) | $20.00 per item | |
Tip passes
City of Stirling ratepayers can use their tip passes to dispose of some items free of charge via the weighbridge.
To use your tip passes, come along to the RCB with your rates notice, photo ID and a utility bill confirming your address.
| Waste type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Household bulk junk | Up to one tonne |
| Clean garden waste | Up to one tonne |
| Clean sand, bricks, roof tiles and concrete* | Up to one tonne |
| Two mattresses and two fridge disposals | Two of each only |
*Please note that timber, glazed wall tiles, super six sheeting or plastic buckets containing dried cement will be not accepted as construction waste material, this material is for general waste disposal only.
Tip pass FAQs
Yes. If you live in a rental property within the City of Stirling, the managing agent or property owner may give you their tip passes to use.
You will need a signed letter from the managing agent or property owner authorising you to use the tip passes, and bring it with you to the Recycling Centre Balcatta, along with the tip passes, ID and a utility bill linking you to the property.
Yes, however The Recycling Centre Balcatta does not have the facility to scan tip passes on smartphones or tablets, the weighbridge staff can enter the barcode manually.
It is preferred to print passes, due to the demand of this service and to prevent delays.
The Recycling Shop
The Centre is also home to the Recycling Shop, where you can purchase a range of previously owned items and enjoy a coffee and snacks from the on-site café while you browse.
Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB)
- 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta WA 6021
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Monday - Saturday 7.30am to 4.00pm
Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday Closed - (08) 9205 8555
