Waste and recycling

City of Stirling residents can access a wide range of services for reusing, recycling or disposing of unwanted household items and waste.

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Important notice

The City of Stirling’s Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB) is undergoing a redevelopment. Major works from August 2026 are expected to cause significant delays across the site. If you’re able to visit before then, you may experience shorter wait times. To learn more, visit the Recycling Centre Balcatta Redevelopment project page. 

The centre provides services for disposing of recyclables, reusable items, household hazardous waste, general waste and car tyres. This page provides information on the location, opening hours, fees and items accepted.

Proper disposal of hazardous waste is important for both safety and the environment. Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste correctly and find alternative drop-off locations.

Exploring better ways to manage waste in our City

The City of Stirling is actively exploring alternative waste treatment options to increase resource recovery and reduce landfill use.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, a business case was presented for adopting a three-bin Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) system.

As Western Australia’s largest local government by population, with over 220,000 residents, any change to waste management services must be carefully considered. Waste management affects every household, and large-scale changes require thoughtful planning.

While Council acknowledged the environmental benefits of a FOGO system, concerns were raised about the availability of processing infrastructure and the potential impacts on ratepayers. As a result, the decision was made not to proceed with FOGO implementation at this time.

However, the City continues to monitor developments in strategic waste management, including the potential introduction of a FOGO service in the future.

We remain committed to exploring all options that support our Sustainable Stirling Strategic Community Plan objective: to be a waste-wise City, supporting a low-waste, circular economy that protects our environment from the impacts of waste.