The City of Kwinana will start rolling out a new three-bin system from late April.
The new system includes a lime green-lidded Garden Organics (GO) bin specifically for garden waste, helping residents dispose of leaves, grass clippings, and small branches instead of putting it in their general waste bins.
Mayor Peter Feasey said the City’s decision to introduce a three-bin system was in response to a strong demand from the community for a third bin and aligned with the City’s commitment to sustainability and responsible waste management.
“The introduction of the GO bin will make waste management smarter, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly, as well as promoting sustainable waste management practices in our community,” Mayor Feasey said.
“The City considered a range of factors across economic, environmental, social and governance, and undertook extensive community engagement to determine the appetite for a third bin. The GO option demonstrated the best value for money for the Kwinana community at this time.
“An average of 34 per cent of Kwinana’s current general waste bin is filled with compostable garden organics. By separating garden waste, we can turn it into valuable compost, supporting a greener Kwinana.”
Under the new system, properties over 350m² will automatically receive a 240L GO bin, while those under 350m² can opt in, at no cost, to receive a GO bin.
Current general waste bins will also be changed to 140L red lidded-bins at all residential properties, excluding apartments and multi-unit dwellings with shared bin arrangements which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis after the rollout.
Residents also have the option to upgrade their 240L recycling bin to a 360L bin at no cost.
The GO bin will be collected fortnightly on the opposite week to the recycling bin.
To keep up with Kwinana’s growing community, the City is also updating its collection zones from March 31, 2025 to improve efficiency, meaning some residents’ bin days may change.
“We encourage all residents to check their collection zones and bin days ahead of the rollout,” Mayor Feasey said.
“Together, we can make a real difference in keeping Kwinana clean and green.”
For more information about the three-bin rollout, visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/threebinGO or contact the City’s dedicated waste hotline on 1300 293 955.
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