Waste Collection Information
Across the Shire your rubbish bin collection day will vary depending upon which area you live in. Where rubbish collection days fall on a public holiday it will be collected as normal with the exception of Christmas Day only.
To work out your rubbish collection day (both general waste and recycling) please view a copy of the Shire's Recycling Calendar below.
Where should I place my bins for collection?
- Bins need to be placed on the kerb with unobstructed access.
- Bins should face the road with the handles facing your property.
- If you have more than one general waste/recycling bin it is important to place the bins at least 50cms apart to ensure there is no interference with the collection arm.
Why was my bin not emptied?
Please note: your bin will only be serviced if it is the Shire of Gingin bin delivered by Avon Waste.
Reasons why a bin may not be emptied:
- Bins were not placed out on time.
- Bins may have been obstructed by parked cars or trees.
- Bin was overweight - the maximum weight of your bin for collection is 70kg.
- Unacceptable items have been placed in the bin.
- Rubbish is stuck in the bin, causing the rubbish not to empty when the bin is tipped. Foam, polystyrene and grass clippings are common causes for this.
Remember the general waste and recycling bins are not necessarily collected at the same time of day.
Please contact Avon Waste directly on (08) 9641 1318 if your bin was missed.
What can't I place in the general waste bin?
- Hot or burning ashes.
- Batteries.
- Bricks, rocks and soil.
- Paints, hazardous material, solvents or liquid waste.
How many bins and tip passes am I allocated?
Your household bins and waste facility passes are registered to your property, not the individual owner.
Each property that receives waste management/refuse service charge are allocated:
- 1 General Waste Bin
- 1 Recycling Bin
- 1 Waste Facility Pass Card
For properties that do NOT receive a refuse services charge are allocated:
- 1 Waste Facility Pass Card
Each bin and waste facility pass has a unique serial number that links it directly to the property address. This means, bins and waste facility passes must remain with the property. The amount of tip passes which you are allocated per year vary depending on your property:
- Vacant – 6 passes (Green waste only)
- Commercial – 6 passes
- Residential with a Kerbside bin service – 12 passes
- Residential with no Kerbside bin service – 52 passes
If your card is lost, your information can be easily uploaded again on a new card. The cost for a replacement waste facility pass card is $40.
Is the number on my new waste facility pass the same as my property assessment number?
No - the number on your new waste facility pass will not match your property assessment number, even though they may both start with an 'A'. For example, if your property assessment number is A9265, your waste facility pass may display something like A0576 – this number is a system generated number that is put onto the cards as a back up should the barcode not work.
How do I request a new, additional, repair, or replacement bin/service?
New Waste Collection (Bin) Service
For properties that do not currently have a waste collection service.
- All properties on the Shire's compulsory waste collection route are required to have a waste collection service.
- To be eligible for a new bin service there must be an approved dwelling on the property. The dwelling must be compliant with Planning, Building and Health Department regulations.
- Each new service consists of a general waste 240L(red lid) bin and a recycling 240L (yellow lid) bin.
- Bins remain the property of the Shire of Gingin and have serial numbers for traceability.
- Bins are not to be removed from the property they are allocated to and are not to be modified.
New Waste Collection Service Request
Additional Waste Collection (Bin) Service
For properties requiring an additional bin service.
- Additional bins are only supplied as a dual service set, being both a general waste (red lid) bin and a recycling (yellow lid) bin.
- Only the registered ratepayer/s of the property can request an additional bin service.
- Please submit a request via the Additional Waste Collection Service Request form below.
- Fees and charges apply.
Additional Waste Collection Request
Bin Repair Request
Bin parts may occasionally need to be replaced, including lids, lid pins, wheels and axles.
If your bin has a part requiring repair, please complete the Bin Repair Request form below.
Bin Repair Request
Replacement Bin
For properties that require a replacement bin due to damage, theft or wear-and-tear.
- If bins are lost, stolen or wilfully damaged, it is the ratepayer’s responsibility to pay for a replacement bins.
- If a bin is assumed stolen, damaged or lost, please submit a “Report stolen or criminally damaged property” or “Lost Property Report” at your local police station or online.
- Only the registered ratepayer/s of the property can report stolen, lost or damaged bins.
- To arrange a replacement bin please complete the Replacement Bin Request form below.
- If stolen, please include the Police Incident Report Number.
- If damaged, please upload a photo of the damaged bin – should a repair not be possible, a new bin will be ordered.
Replacement Bin Request
Reducing waste collection service
If you need to reduce the number of bins in your service, please complete the Reduction in Waste Collection Request form below.
Please note: a property in the compulsory service area cannot reduce their service to none. It is a requirement that the property receive at least one collection service at all times which includes both a general waste (red lid) bin and a recycling (yellow lid) bin.
Reduction in Waste Collection Request
I don't want/need my kerbside bin collection
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act), the Shire is required to provide a waste collection service to all rateable properties where the service is available. This service forms part of the compulsory waste service charge and cannot be cancelled or suspended.
If you do not wish to use your bins, you may choose not to present them for collection; however, the annual waste service charge will still apply.
Shire Waste Facility Site Locations, Opening Hours and Closures
If you do not have a rubbish collection service or you need to dispose of a large amount of rubbish that won't fit into your bin then you can take it to one of the Shire's three operating Waste Facility Sites in Gingin, Seabird and Lancelin.
The Waste Facility Sites are closed on Christmas day, New Years Day, ANZAC Day and Good Friday.
When a Harvest, Hot Works and Vehicle Movement Ban is placed, Shire of Gingin Waste Facility Sites may be closed. Please check the latest news section of our website and Facebook page for the latest news.
Waste Facility Site Access Requirements
- A valid Waste Facility Pass will grant you entry at any of the Shire's three landfill sites.
- Clean green waste is to be separated from your general rubbish and placed in the area set aside for this purpose.
- It is an offence to light fires at any of our refuse disposal sites and offenders will be prosecuted.
Gingin - 8.30am - 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday
Lancelin - 8.30am -5.30pm, Thursday to Monday
Seabird - 8.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday to Wednesday
Disposal of asbestos
All three of our waste facilities are licensed asbestos waste management facilities. To dispose of asbestos at any of these sites, it must be wrapped in two layers of 0.2 mm thick polythene sheeting and be clearly labelled. Please Note: Commercial loads require a 24 hour notice prior to offloading. There is an additional cost for the disposal of asbestos, please check our current Fees & Charges.
Information from WorkSafe: “Asbestos: Frequently asked questions”
- Removal of any amount of friable (easily crumbled) asbestos must be done by a person or business with a Class A asbestos removal licence.
- More than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos containing material must be removed by a licensed and trained individual or business with either a Class A or Class B asbestos removal licence.
- 10m2 or less of bonded (non-friable) asbestos can be removed without a licence.
Should you remove asbestos from your home yourself or employ a licenced asbestos removalist?
WorkSafe recommends you employ a licensed asbestos removalist, as these contractors have the skills, knowledge and equipment to do the work safely. However, if you decide to do the work yourself, do not put yourself or your family at risk, or risk contaminating your house or land.
Get the right information and equipment before you start. Information sources include:
For more information, visit WorkSafe.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Shire on (08) 9575 5100.
Green Waste Kerbside Collection
Waste Reform Information
On 4 January 2025, the Shire commenced Phase 1 of its Waste Reform program which involves the implementation of a new waste facility pass system.
As part of this phase, all Shire of Gingin ratepayers/residents will have now received their new reusable plastic waste facility pass which can be used at the Shire's three waste facility sites (Gingin, Seabird and Lancelin), however there are changes as to how we will be managing waste at these sites going forward.
More information on these changes and how they will affect you is provided below.
If you have any queries, please contact our Operations and Assets Department on (08) 9575 5100 or mail@gingin.wa.gov.au.
Fees & Charges
To view complete list of fees and charges applicable to waste services please see link below:
Fees & Charges
Please note that there is a charge for ALL replacement bins unless replacement is needed through general wear and tear OR damage has been accidentally caused by Shire staff or Avon Waste. Once payment is received the Shire will contact Avon Waste to arrange a replacement bin.
Fees and charges are applicable for the disposal of some items at our landfill sites.
Recyclables can be taken to any of our three landfill sites free of charge (this will not be included as part of your Waste Facility Pass allocation). This includes:
- E-Waste
- Whitegoods
- Metal/steel
- Cardboard
- Batteries
- Fluros
Each waste facility Site has a preloved area where residents can donate. It is run by the Gatehouse keeper which is an income stream so please support them. Free items are available that have been sorted before being put into landfill for repurpose, reuse, recycle or repair.
For enquiries about the Shire's rubbish bin collection and landfill services, include green waste collection, please contact the Shire's Operations Department on (08) 9575 5100 or mail@gingin.wa.gov.au.
Alternatively, if you experience any issues or problems with your waste facility pass or accessing waste facilities, you can send us a complaint via the online form below: