Recycling Centre Balcatta Redevelopment

A major redevelopment of Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB) is in progress to deliver a faster, more efficient, modern and safer experience for customers.

If you’ve been thinking about visiting, now may be a better time. You may experience shorter wait times before the busiest stages begin in August, possibly causing significant delays. To support this, the centre is now open earlier at 7.00am on weekdays.

Throughout construction, customers are encouraged to plan ahead. You may wish to visit during quieter weekday periods – typically before 11.00am – or use alternative waste and recycling options during these essential upgrades.

We appreciate your patience while we future-proof this important community facility, with completion expected by the end of 2027.

Key improvements will include: 

• A new, fully enclosed general waste transfer station with doubled capacity, enhancing efficiency 
• Additional weighbridges to separate residential and commercial traffic, improving flow and reducing wait times 
• An improved overall user experience including accessibility, modern facilities and landscaping.

Current works and site changes

Check this page for the latest updates so you can plan ahead and allow extra time if visiting.

From July, the green waste drop-off area will be reduced as upgrades begin. While alternative space may be made available, there could still be delays.

From August, major civil works will begin on the heavily used general waste transfer station, including construction of a new facility. This stage is expected to significantly impact site operations and result in longer delays and queues.

Tip passes (physical or digital) must be presented, as they cannot be looked up and fees will apply.

To help manage demand, the centre is now open earlier at 7.00am on weekdays. The Recycling Shop and most of the free recyclables area (before the weighbridge) will continue to open at 7.30am (with the exception of cardboard and metal from 7.00am).

From 1 July, fridges and air conditioners can be dropped in the recyclables area without needing to go through the weighbridge.

Alternative waste and recycling options 

City of Stirling residents have access to a range of waste and recycling services.

You may wish to consider the City’s on-demand waste collections which include a free annual skip bin or lounge suite collection for residents, along with free mattress, white goods and e-waste collections.

You can also:

• Check upcoming bulk green waste verge collections in your area
• Make the most of residential waste collections
• Use the City’s recycling stations (mostly at libraries) for batteries, mobile phones, fluorescent lights or globes and ink cartridges

Other major facility options include:

• Tamala Park Waste Management Facility
• Red Hill Waste Management Facility
• Wangara Recycling Facility (green waste only and selected recyclables)
• Recycling Centre Malaga
• EMRC Bayswater Transfer Station & Recycling Centre
• West Metro Recycling Centre

Please note City of Stirling tip passes are not accepted at these facilities.

Several major charities and recycling services across Perth also offer free home collections for donations such as furniture and white goods.