A-Z Waste Guide

Acid

Free*

Detox your home by bringing unwanted acid, labelled and sealed in the original container, to the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Acceptance of up to 20L is free, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Adult intimate toys

Free*

Battery operated or rechargeable adult intimate toys are classified as E-waste and banned from kerbside bins and Bulk waste verge Collections. Adult intimate toys may be recycled at e-waste disposal points at the Transfer Station located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating electrical retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Aerosols (empty)

Free*

Aerosols are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. For disposal, visit recycling hubs at City libraries, Administration building, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Facility, or the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

Air conditioning unit

Free*

Unwanted reverse cycle air conditioners that cannot be resold or donated may be taken to the designated area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Reverse cycle air conditioners are accepted at no cost, however ducting has an associated cost for disposal.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Aluminium cans

Free*

Rinse and place aluminium cans in your recycling bin, or obtain a 10c refund through the Containers for Change Program.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Aluminium foil (clean)

Free*

Clean aluminium foil should be scrunched into a golf ball size, and placed in the yellow lid recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Aluminium foil (soiled)

Free*

Contaminated aluminium foil (food etc) should be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Ammonia based cleaning liquids

Free*

Up to 20L of ammonia based cleaning liquids (sealed and labelled) are accepted at no cost at the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Safe processing of these items forms part of the Household Hazardous Waste program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Animal manures (bagged)

Charges apply*

Animal manures (eg from horses) may be used as garden fertiliser, or, dispose of small quantities in a sealed bag in your general waste bin. Some manures can be added to home compost or worm farms.

Costs apply to disposal of bagged animal manures at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Compost/worm farm

Antennas (metal)

Free*

Metal antennas may be recycled at the Transfer Station section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost. Alternatively, antennas may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, if less than 1.8 metres in length.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Anti-freeze

Free*

Detox your home by bringing up to 20L (labelled and sealed in the original container) of unwanted anti-freeze to the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. These items are accepted free of cost as part of Household Hazardous Waste Program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Appliances (electrical)

Free*

Unwanted large electrical appliances that cannot be resold/donated may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to designated area of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

Up to four (4) small appliances (eg toasters etc) may be recycled in the E-waste section of the Transfer Station, or via participating electrical retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Artificial grass/turf

Charges apply*

Artificial grass/turf may be disposed of during bulk waste verge collection, provided the rolls don't exceed 1.8m in length. Alternatively, it may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply). Small quantities may be disposed of in the general waste bin, however please note it is not a recyclable material, and must not be put in the recycling bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Asbestos (less than 5kg only, special conditions apply)

Free*

Appropriately packaged asbestos (maximum weight 5kg in total) is accepted at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, however conditions apply, refer to the City's website for precise instructions regarding asbestos disposal <5kg.

This service is available to residents upon presentation of rates notice or similar identification forms.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Asbestos (quantities greater than 5kg)

Charges apply*

Asbestos loads greater than 5kg are accepted for disposal at alternate landfill sites - Millar Road Rockingham, Ranford Road Resource Recovery, and Red Hill Waste Management: refer to respective websites for fees and conditions.

❯ External contractor

Ash

Free*

When cold, ash may be added to the compost bin, or, bagged and put into the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Asthma inhaler

Free*

The hard plastic outer cover of the asthma medication device may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

The empty metal canister inside the device may be removed and placed in the recycling bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Barbeque (BBQ)

Charges apply*

Barbeques cannot to be placed in kerbside bins. If they cannot be sold or donated, they may be collected during bulk waste verge collection or taken to Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Bath (ceramic/iron)

Charges apply*

If the bathtub cannot be resold/donated, it may be taken to the designated area of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

Metal bathtubs are free of charge and may be recycled in the metals area, fibreglass/enamel/ ceramic tubs attract a fee.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Batteries (car)

Free*

Car batteries may be recycled at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (at no cost, however quantity conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Batteries (household)

Free*

Battery disposal is banned in kerbside bins. Dispose of household batteries at recycling hubs located at the City's libraries, Administration building, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or collection bins at participating retailers (eg Battery World, Woolworths, Coles, Aldi).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

Batteries (power tools, stick vacuums etc)

Free*

Battery disposal is banned in kerbside bins. Dispose of batteries from power tools and vacuums etc at the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, collection bins provided by participating retailers and the City's recycling hubs located at libraries, the Administration centre, and Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

Bean bag filling (contained)

Charges apply*

Bean bag filling may be bagged and placed into your general waste bin. Larger quantities of bean bag fill may be taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Bikes, bike parts, scooters, skateboards

Charges apply*

Dispose of bikes/bike parts/scooters and skateboards that cannot be donated/resold at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply). E-scooters are classified as E-waste and may be disposed of at the E-waste collection area of the Transfer Station. These items may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Blankets, doonas and sheets

Charges apply*

Blankets, doonas and sheets in good condition may be donated at Op-shops, taken to the Drop n Shop, or disposed of within the designated area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Blinds, roller, vertical and venetian blinds

Charges apply*

Roller blinds, vertical and venetian blinds, if not suitable for resale or listing on "buy nothing" social media group pages, may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Blister packs (empty tablet packaging)

Free*

Empty blister packs may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Bones

Free*

Dispose of bones in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Books

Free*

Books that are unable to be donated or swapped may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Bottle tops (metal)

Free*

Disposal of metal bottle tops is via the general waste bin. Metal bottle tops are not recyclable due to their small size being unsuited to capture within recycling plant machinery.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Bottle tops (plastic)

Free*

Recycle plastic bottle tops at Containers for Change depots (bagged separately) or, dispose of in your general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ External contractor

Boxes (cardboard, flattened)

Free*

Clean and flattened cardboard may be taken to the designated area of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility and recycled at no cost. Alternatively, place clean, flattened cardboard in the recycling bin (yellow lid).

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Brake fluid

Free*

Detox your home by bringing unwanted brake fluid (sealed in the original container) to the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Disposal of up to 20L is free, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Branches

Charges apply*

Branches may placed on the verge during the City's bi-annual Greenwaste collection. Greenwaste may also be taken to the Roleystone Greenwaste Facility or the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply). Please refer to the biosecurity updates for plant material relating to Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Roleystone Green Waste Facility
❯ Greenwaste verge collection

Brick rubble

Charges apply*

Residents are invited to use tip passes to dispose of this type of sorted waste at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Brochures or catalogues: surplus commercial delivery materials

Not accepted at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Return to supplier.

❯ External contractor

Broken glass

Free*

Place broken clear glass in the recycling bin. Pyrex, thermally treated or tinted glass is not recyclable and should be put into the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Bubble wrap

Free*

Save and reuse bubble wrap, or place in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Building materials

Charges apply*

Surplus materials may be resold, or listed on "buy nothing" social media pages. Alternatively, use a tip pass for your sorted load at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Butane canister

Free*

When empty, butane canisters from camping stoves or kitchen blow torches may be disposed of at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost (note: conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cables and charging cords

Free*

Cables and charging cords are classified as E-waste and are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Please ensure these items are recycled at participating retailers, or the e-waste collection area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Cameras

Free*

Cameras are classified as E-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Please ensure these are recycled at participating retailers, or the e-waste collection area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Candles and candlewax

Free*

Candles and candle wax may be placed in your general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Car batteries

Free*

Car batteries may be recycled free at the designated area of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: limits on quantity apply to this item).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Car parts

Car parts are NOT permitted in kerbside bins, Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility or Bulk Waste Verge Collections. Contact a car parts recycling /scrap metal dealer for assistance with disposal.

❯ External contractor

Car seat covers

Charges apply*

Small car seat covers can be disposed of in the general waste bin, however larger items may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cardboard (clean)

Free*

Clean and flattened cardboard may be taken to the designated area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or placed in your recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cardboard (soiled)

Free*

Soiled cardboard may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Carpet and carpet underlay

Charges apply*

Dispose of carpet and underlay at the landfill site using a tip pass - 1.3 cubic metre maximum, charges apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cartons (eg juice, not silver lined)

Free*

Ensure cartons are not silver lined, then rinse, flatten and add to the recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Cartons (eg long life milk, silver lined)

Free*

Place silver lined cartons in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

CDs, DVDs and their covers

Charges apply*

Small quantities can be disposed of in the general waste bin, for larger volumes, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cellophane wrap

Free*

Cellophane may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Ceramic items (eg tiles, toilet bowls, cisterns and basins)

Charges apply*

Try reselling or donating items such as ceramic tiles via "buy nothing" social media pages. Alternatively, ceramic items such as toilet bowls, cisterns and basins may be taken to the designated area at the landfill site (fees and conditions apply). NOTE: Ceramic items cannot be placed out during bulk waste verge collection.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Chemicals (household, garden, swimming pool etc)

Free*

Detox your home for free, by bringing the sealed, original container to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) designated area of the transfer station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (Note: maximum quantity 20 litres/20kg).

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Chips/snack food packaging

Free*

Disposal of food packaging is via the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Christmas decorations

Free*

Consider donating unwanted Christmas decorations to an Op Shop, or list them on a "buy nothing" group social media page. Alternatively, they may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Christmas tree (artificial)

Charges apply*

If the tree is unsuitable for donation/resale, place in the general waste bin in smaller pieces. Larger trees may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Christmas tree (living)

Charges apply*

If the tree cannot be planted in your garden, and is a plantation harvested tree, cut up and place on the verge during the biannual greenwaste verge collection. Alternatively visit the Roleystone Greenwaste Facility/Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Note: refer to the City's website for the latest biosecurity instructions relating to the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Roleystone Green Waste Facility
❯ Greenwaste verge collection

Cigarette butts

Free*

Place cigarette butts in the general waste bin at all times.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Clingfilm (plastic food wrap)

Free*

Place clingfilm in the general waste bin. As an alternative, consider purchasing reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps or silicon bowl covers.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Clothing (damaged or no longer wearable)

Charges apply*

If clothes cannot be repaired/turned into cleaning cloths, small amounts of textile waste can be placed in the general waste bin. Larger quantities can be taken to the landfill site, note conditions and charges apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Clothing, shoes and accessories (good condition)

Free*

Arrange a cashless clothing swap, or donate to charity/op shops.

❯ External contractor

Coat hangers (plastic, metal or mixed materials)

Free*

Surplus hangers can be donated to a charity shop, broken hangers may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Coffee grounds

Free*

Coffee grounds may be added to compost and worm farms, or disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Coffee pods

Free*

Dispose of coffee pods in the general waste bin only.

Manufacturers such as Nespresso offer a recycling service for customers, please visit their website for more details.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ External contractor

Computers, screens and peripherals

Free*

Computers, screens and peripherals are classified as E-waste and are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Recycle up to four (4) items at no cost at the designated area at the transfer station located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or at participating retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ External contractor

Condoms

Free*

Note: condoms should not be flushed down the toilet, disposal is via the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Cooking oil

Free*

Ensure the cooking oil has cooled, then place in sealed container in your general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Coolant

Free*

Unwanted coolant (up to 20L), sealed in the original container, may be disposed of at no cost, at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) area of the transfer station, located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Corks (wine etc)

Free*

Dispose of corks in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Corrugated iron or steel

Charges apply*

Try listing unwanted corrugated iron or steel panels with a "buy nothing" social media group. Alternatively, it may be taken to the designated area of the landfill site. Note: metal disposal is free for residents, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Cosmetics

Free*

Unwanted makeup may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Crockery and cutlery

Free*

Unwanted kitchenware such as crockery and cutlery may be donated to Op Shops or listed with social media "buy nothing" pages. If broken, small amounts may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Cubby house (plastic/wooden)

Charges apply*

If the cubby house cannot be resold or donated to another family, it may be taken to designated area of the landfill site. Note: fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Curtain rods/tracks/brackets (steel)

Free*

Steel curtain rods/tracks and brackets may be recycled at the designated area of the transfer station at no cost.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Curtains

Charges apply*

Small quantities of unwanted curtains may be placed in the general waste bin. Larger quantities may be taken to the landfill site. Note: conditions and fees apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Deodorant (empty aerosol)

Free*

Dispose of empty aerosol deodorant tins at any of the City's recycling hubs located at libraries, the Administration building, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre and the transfer station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

Deodorant (plastic roll-on container, lid off)

Free*

Dispose of rinsed empty roll-on deodorant bottles in the recycling bin (lid off).

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Detergent/shampoo/conditioner/bodywash bottles (lid off)

Free*

Empty plastic bottles for detergent, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash etc, rinsed and lid off, may be disposed of in the recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Dishwasher

Free*

Dishwashers that cannot be resold/donated may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the designated area at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: limits on quantities apply, commercial volumes not accepted).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Disinfectant

Free*

Detox your home by bringing up to 20L of unwanted disinfectant, in the original container and sealed, to the transfer station located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. This service is free, and forms part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Disposable nappies

Free*

Place disposable nappies in the general waste bin only, after disposing of solid waste (poo) into the toilet. Consider trying reusable modern cloth nappies, for an economical and environmentally friendly alternative.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Dog/pet poo (bagged)

Free*

Consider installing an EnsoPet pet poo composter in your garden (subsidised for residents that attend a composting and wormfarm workshop). Alternatively, place bagged pet waste in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Doors

Charges apply*

Doors that cannot be resold/donated via "buy nothing' social media groups may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Drums (metal, plastic, 200L capacity)

Charges apply*

Clean, empty storage drums may be disposed of at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Note: disposal of metal drums is free, however they must be completely open on top. For plastic drums, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Dryer/washing machine

Free*

Whitegoods such as dryers and washing machines that cannot be resold/donated may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the designated area at the Armadale landfill and Recycling Facility. Note: commercial volumes not accepted.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

DVD/CD/video players

Free*

Electrical appliances such as DVD/CD/video players are classified as E-waste and banned from kerb-side bins. For disposal, visit the E-waste collection area at transfer station located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating electrical retailers.

❯ E-waste collection sites

E-cigarette devices (vapes)

E-cigarettes and vape sticks must not be disposed of in kerbside bins, as they pose a fire risk and are harmful to the environment. Please return to the place of purchase until a safe disposal method is introduced nationally.

❯ External contractor

E-waste

Free*

Electrical appliances are classified as e-waste and disposal is banned in kerbside bins. Please recycling them (at no cost) at the designated collection area at the transfer station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or with participating retailers. E-waste encompasses items with an electrical plug, and electronic devices with embedded batteries.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Egg cartons

Free*

Egg cartons may be added to compost and worm farms, or placed in the recycling bin (yellow lid).

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Egg shells

Free*

Egg shells may be added to compost and worm farms, or placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Electrical items (small and large)

Free*

Electrical appliances are classified as e-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Up to 4 items per visit are accepted free at the Transfer Station section of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or at participating electrical retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Engine oil

Free*

Engine oil cannot be put in kerbside bins. For free disposal (up to 20L), bring engine oil to the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, for safe disposal as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Fabric (upholstery and craft)

Charges apply*

Unwanted fabric that cannot be donated to a local charity shop may be placed in the general waste bin in small amounts. Large volumes may be taken to the Armadale landfill site, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Fencing and lattice

Charges apply*

Fencing that cannot be resold or listed with a "buy nothing" social media group, may be taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Note: fees do not apply for Colourbond, however fees and conditions apply to other types of material.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Fertiliser

Free*

Bring up to 20L of unwanted fertiliser (liquid/solid) sealed in the original container to the Transfer Station located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Safe disposal is at no cost, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Fibreglass

Charges apply*

Unwanted fibreglass items such as surfboards, boats (engine removed), spas and ponds may be cut up into pieces, no larger than 1metre x 1 metre, and disposed of at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Please note: when cutting fibreglass, ensure that protective clothing including safety glasses, breathing mask and gloves are worn, as fibres are released upon cutting and crushing cause irritation to the respiratory system, eyes and skin. Landfill fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Filing cabinets

Charges apply*

Filing cabinets may be taken to the designated area at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or resold/donated to charity if in good condition. Metal filing cabinets are accepted at the Landfill site at no cost, for other materials, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Fire extinguisher (non halon, red only)

Free*

A maximum of four (4) non halon red fire extinguishers are accepted at no cost at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Flares

Free*

Up to ten (10) flares are accepted at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Floor care products

Free*

Dispose of floor care products (up to 20kg or 20L) at no cost at the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Floor mat-rug

Charges apply*

Unwanted rugs and mats may be placed out during bulk waste collection, or disposed of at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, conditions and charges apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Fluorescent light globes

Free*

Light globes may be recycled free of cost at lighting retailers, or at recycling hubs at the City's libraries, Administration building, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, and the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

Foam - cushions and carpet underlay

Charges apply*

Small quantities of foam and underlay may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Larger quantities may be taken to Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility for disposal, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Foam boxes (expanded white polystyrene)

Free*

Small quantities of polystyrene may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Larger quantities may be taken to the transfer station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility for recycling at no cost.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Food cans (steel, empty)

Free*

Empty, rinsed steel cans may be recycled in the recycling bin (yellow lid).

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Food waste

Free*

Food waste may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Consider attending a compost/worm farming workshop to find out how to turn food waste/scraps into nutrient rich garden fertiliser and compost (and receive a subsidised compost or worm farm system - conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Fridges/freezers

Free*

Consider reselling or donating (via "buy nothing" social media groups) fridge/freezers in good working order. Whitegoods may be put out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility for recycling at no cost (Note: restrictions on quantities apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Fuels (petrol, diesel, kerosene etc)

Free*

Up to 20L, sealed in an appropriate container, may be disposed of at no cost at the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, as part of the Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Furniture (broken)

Charges apply*

Consider repairing furniture where possible, however if that's not possible, broken items may be included in the annual bulk waste verge collection, or disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Centre, conditions and charges apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Furniture (usable condition)

Free*

Consider reselling usable furniture, or donating items to the Drop N Shop, conveniently located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Garden prunings (plant material)

Charges apply*

Garden prunings may be included in the biannual greenwaste verge collection. Small amounts can be gradually added to a worm farm or compost pile, or disposed of in the general waste bin. For larger quantities, visit the Roleystone Green Waste Facility or Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply). Note: refer the City's website for the latest biosecurity instructions relating to Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Roleystone Green Waste Facility
❯ Greenwaste verge collection
❯ Compost/worm farm

Garden tools (manual)

Free*

Consider reselling garden tools or donating them to your local Community Garden. Small manual tools unsuited to resale or donation may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Gas cylinders (LPG)

Free*

LPG gas bottles (9 Kg maximum size) may be recycled at the designated area at the landfill site at no cost. For disposal of other types of cylinders, contact the supplier.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Gates

Charges apply*

Consider reselling or donating gates in usable condition. If this is not possible, they may be disposed of at the designated area at the landfill site. Disposal charges apply to materials other than metal.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Glass (broken or whole)

Charges apply*

Glass (whole or broken) may be placed in the recycling bin, except for Pyrex © bakeware or tinted glass, which must be disposed of in the general waste bin. Large quantities may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, conditions and charges apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Gloves (leather or synthetic)

Free*

Leather, latex or synthetic gloves may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Glues (water and solvent based adhesives)

Free*

Detox your home: dispose of unwanted glues in the original sealed container at the Transfer Station located in the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Up to 20L or 20kg is accepted for safe disposal for free, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Heater (oil column electric)

Free*

If in good working order, consider reselling or donating unwanted oil column heaters. Oil column heaters are classified as E-waste and may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Heater (portable gas and electric)

Free*

Electrical appliances such as portable heaters are classified as E-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Safe disposal at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility and participating retailers is at no cost for up to 4 items.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Herbicides and pesticides

Free*

Detox your home: dispose of unwanted herbicides and pesticides safely, by bringing the product sealed in the original container to the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Disposal is free for up to 20L/20kg as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Hoses and hose fittings

Charges apply*

Short lengths of hose and hose fittings may be placed in the general waste bin. For larger quantities, visit the Armadale Landfill and Recyling Facility, conditions and charges apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Hot water system (broken)

Free*

Broken hot water systems may be included in bulk waste verge collection. Alternatively, disposal is available free of cost at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility as part of E-waste collection (non-commercial quantities only).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Household chemicals

Free*

Detox your home: up to 20L/20kg of unwanted household chemicals sealed in their original container may be safely disposed of at the transfer station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. There is no cost, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

IBC tanks (intermediate bulk containers)

Charges apply*

Clean IBC tanks, if they cannot be resold, may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility in the designated area, charges and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Insect spray (empty aerosol can)

Charges apply*

Empty aerosol cans may be recycled at the City's recycling hubs located at libraries, City Administration building, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre and the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost.

❯ Recycling hubs

Iron (electrical appliance for ironing clothes)

Free*

Clothes irons are electrical appliances and are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. For safe disposal, visit the transfer station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating electrical retailers.

❯ E-waste collection sites

Iron and steel (scrap metal)

Free*

Iron and steel must not be put in general waste or recycling bins. These materials are valuable resources and may be taken for recycling to the transfer station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Ironing board

Charges apply*

Unwanted ironing boards that cannot be resold or donated may be placed out during the bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Kitchen/laundry/bathroom sinks and cupboards

Charges apply*

Consider listing kitchen, laundry, bathroom sinks and cupboards on "buy nothing" social media pages to enable reuse. Alternatively, they may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Metal/steel items are free to recycle. For other materials, conditions and charges apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Kitty litter

Free*

Wrap kitty litter in paper and place in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Ladder (metal or composite materials)

Charges apply*

If ladders cannot be resold, they may be taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Metal ladders are accepted for recycling at no cost. For ladders made from other materials, conditions and charges apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Lampshades and light fittings

Charges apply*

If lampshades and light fittings are unsuitable for resale or placement on "buy nothing" social media pages, they may be taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply). Smaller items (without any electrical parts) may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Lawn clippings

Free*

Lawn clippings are suitable inputs for composting and worm farms, or may be disposed of in the general waste bin in small quantities. Ensure clippings in the general waste bin do not become firmly compacted, as this can prevent the bin from emptying completely.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Lawn mower (broken)

Free*

If the lawnmower cannot be repaired, it may be taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply), or placed out during the bulk waste verge collection.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Lawn mower (working)

Free*

If working mowers cannot be resold or listed on "buy nothing" social media pages, they may be donated to the Drop N Shop, or taken to the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Light globes (halogen, incandescent, fluorescent, LED)

Free*

Light globes may be recycled at no cost, at any of the City's recycling hubs including Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Administration building, libraries, participating retailers, or taken to the transfer station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Recycling hubs

Mannequins

Charges apply*

Consider donating mannequins to Op-shops, alternatively, they may be disposed of at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply), or placed out during bulk verge collection.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Margarine and butter containers (hard plastic)

Free*

Hard plastic containers (eg yoghurt, ice-cream, margarine and butter tubs) may be wiped out/or washed and placed in the recycling bin, lid off.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Marquees, tents, shade domes

Charges apply*

If marquees/tents are unsuitable for resale, donation to charity, or listing on a "buy nothing" social media page, they may be taken to Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (conditions and fees apply), or placed out during bulk waste verge collection.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Mattresses

Charges apply*

Residents are eligible to dispose of two (2) mattresses at no cost, via the City's contractor - Book online or, phone 9394 5444. Alternatively, mattresses are accepted at the City's Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

Meat scraps

Free*

Meat scraps may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Meat trays

Free*

Meat trays (plastic, foam or composite materials) may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Medicine (unwanted/expired)

Free*

Visit your local pharmacy for free disposal of unwanted and expired medications.

❯ External contractor

Medicine/vitamin/ glass or plastic bottles (empty)

Free*

Empty medicine and vitamin bottles may be disposed of empty, lid off, in the recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Menstrual products (tampons and pads)

Free*

Dispose of menstrual pads and tampons in the general rubbish bin. Do not flush these items down the toilet as they cause blockages and don't break down during sewage treatment.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Metal sheds/shed panels

Free*

Metal sheds may be recycled at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility transfer station at no cost, if unsuitable for resale.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Mirrors

Charges apply*

Small or broken mirror pieces may be placed in your general waste bin. Large mirrors, if unsuitable for resale or donation, may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, conditions and fees apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Mobile phones and accessories

Free*

Mobile phone disposal is banned from kerbside bins. Mobile phone recycling is available at all Woolworths Supermarkets, in addition to mobile phone retail stores.

❯ External contractor

Musical instruments (electrical)

Free*

Electric musical instruments are classified as E-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Up to four (4) electric musical instruments may be recycled at the transfer station located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Nail polish and nail polish remover

Free*

Unwanted nail polish and polish remover (up to 20L) may be disposed of at the Transfer Station, located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, at no cost. Nail polish and remover are part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Nails and screws

Free*

Unwanted collections of screws and nails may be donated to community groups such as Men's Shed or the Drop N Shop. Alternatively, small quantities may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Nappies (disposable)

Free*

Use sticky tabs to close disposable nappies, and place in the general waste bin. If possible, prior to disposal in the general waste bin, flush solids (poo) in the toilet.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Newspaper and magazines

Free*

Place newspaper and magazines in the recycling bin (yellow lid), or add to compost systems/worm farms.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Oil (cooking)

Free*

Unwanted cooking oil may be placed, when cooled, in a sealed container in the general waste bin. Note: Commercial quantities require an external contractor.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Oil (motor) up to 20L

Free*

Motor oil cannot be disposed of in kerbside bins. A maximum of 20L, in the original sealed container, may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility transfer station at no cost, and forms part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Outdoor tables

Charges apply*

Consider reselling or donating outdoor tables in usable condition. Alternatively, they may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Ovens (not working)

Free*

Ovens may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Paint and paint tins

Free*

Up to 100L of paint is accepted at no cost, at the Transfer Station section of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Note that tins are unable to be returned to customers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Paint brushes/paint rollers

Free*

Dispose of unwanted paint brushes/rollers when dry, in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Paint tubes (art and craft)

Free*

Unwanted art/craft paint tubes may be disposed of at the Transfer Station section of Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Pallets (wooden)

Charges apply*

If wooden pallets cannot be resold or listed with "buy nothing" social media pages, they may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Paper

Free*

Paper may be placed in the recycling bin (yellow lid) or added to compost and worm farms.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Paper towels

Free*

Paper towels may be added to compost or worm farms, or placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Paving bricks (concrete or stone)

Charges apply*

Unwanted pavers may be resold or listed with "buy nothing" social media pages. Alternatively, pavers may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Pesticides (house or garden)

Free*

Detox your home: dispose of up to 20L of pesticide, sealed in the original container, at the Transfer Station section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. This forms part of the Household Hazardous Waste program and is free of cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Pet food cans (empty and rinsed)

Free*

Place empty, rinsed metal cans in the recycling bin, with the lid pushed down inside the rim.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Pharmacy medicines

Free*

Unwanted, unused or expired medicines may be taken to your local pharmacy, who will ensure safe and appropriate disposal. Note: this service is free.

Photographs

Free*

Unwanted photographs may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Picture frames

Free*

If frames are unwanted, place the glass in the recycling bin, and the remaining materials in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Pillows

Charges apply*

Small pillows may be placed in the general waste bin. Large quantities may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Pizza boxes (clean cardboard, flattened)

Free*

Clean cardboard pizza boxes may be flattened and placed in the recycling bin.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Pizza boxes (soiled)

Free*

Soiled cardboard pizza boxes may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Plant pot - plastic

Free*

Plastic plant pots are accepted free of cost at the Drop N shop, located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Note: some nursery and garden centres accept pots for recycling and reuse, alternatively they may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Plasterboard

Charges apply*

Small plasterboard offcuts may be placed in the general waste bin. Large quantities may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Plastic bags, plastic packaging

Free*

Soft plastic bags and plastic packaging is currently unable to be recycled. If unable to reuse, dispose of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Plastic food and drink containers (eg milk bottles)

Free*

Empty food and drink packaging, rinsed and lid off, (eg yoghurt containers, plastic milk bottles) may be disposed of in the recycling bin (yellow lid).

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Plastic food wrap

Free*

Dispose of plastic wrap in the general waste bin. Consider reducing single use plastics by utilising reusable storage containers with lids, or reusable beeswax wraps.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Polypipe (plumbing and reticulation)

Charges apply*

Dispose of unwanted small quantities of polypipe in the general waste bin. Larger quantities may be disposed of at Armadale Landfill and Recycling facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Polystyrene (expanded, white)

Free*

White expanded polystyrene is recyclable at no cost at the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Alternatively, it may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Pool blanket

Charges apply*

There are several pool blanket disposal options: list on a "buy nothing" social media page, or place out during bulk verge collection. Alternatively, visit the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Centre (fees apply). Recycling is available for any brand of pool blanket at Daisy Pool Covers in Welshpool, Monday to Friday from 7am to 12pm, however, fee for service of $20 applies.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Pool chemicals

Free*

Detox your home: dispose of unwanted liquid/solid pool chemicals (up to 20L/20kg), sealed in the original container, at the Transfer Station section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Disposal is free, and forms part of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Pool pumps

Charges apply*

Unwanted pool pumps may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or disposed of at the designated area at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Pots and pans

Charges apply*

Unwanted pots and pans may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Large volumes of pots and pans may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Prams

Charges apply*

If unsuitable for donation or resale, prams may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Printer cartridge - 3D PLA filament

Free*

Dispose of 3D PLA filament in the general waste bin 

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)

Printer/toner cartridges (*excludes 3D filament cartridges)

Free*

Printer and photocopier ink and toner cartridges may be recycled at no cost, at any of the City's recycling hubs located at the City's libraries, Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, The Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Recycling hubs

PVC items (pool inflatables etc)

Charges apply*

Small PVC items may be disposed of in the general waste bin, larger quantities may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Pyrex © kitchenware (broken)

Free*

Broken Pyrex © kitchenware may be disposed of in the general waste bin, as the composition differs from common glass, and therefore it cannot be recycled.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Rat poison

Free*

Detox your home: Up to 20L/20kg of rat poison sealed in the original container, may be disposed of at the transfer platform at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost. This forms part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Transfer station - landfill site

Razor (disposable, non electric)

Free*

Razors and replacement blades cannot be recycled, dispose of these items in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Remote control toys

Free*

Remote control toys are classified as e-waste. E-waste may be disposed of at no cost, at the transfer station area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ External contractor

Remote controls (tv, garage etc)

Free*

Remote controls are classified as e-waste and disposal in kerbside bins is banned. Remove any batteries, and dispose of at the transfer station section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility or participating electrical retailers, at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Resin and adhesives

Free*

Detox your home: dispose of unwanted resins or adhesives (up to 20L/20kg) at the transfer station located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost. Ensure substances are sealed in their original containers, and they will be safely processed as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Rope

Free*

Short lengths of rope may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Longer lengths may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Rubber tyres

Charges apply*

Tyres must not be placed out for bulk waste verge collection or placed in kerbside rubbish bins. They are accepted for recycling at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, fees and conditions apply.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Scrap metal

Free*

Dispose of scrap metal at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost (maximum 2.6 cubic metres applies).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Shoes - rubber soled (eg sports shoes)

Free*

Many sports/leisure shoe retailers provide recycling facilities in store. Alternatively, unwanted shoes may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ External contractor

Shower screens

Charges apply*

Unwanted shower screens may be disposed of at the designated area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility landfill (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Silicon (household gap filler)

Free*

Empty silicon tubes may be placed in the general waste bin. Detox your home by bringing unwanted silicon to the transfer station area of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Disposal is at no cost, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Silicon bakeware

Free*

Consider donating silicone bakeware to an Op-shop, alternatively bakeware may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Smoke detectors (remove batteries prior)

Free*

Smoke detectors must not be disposed of in kerbside bins or as part of bulk verge waste collection. Disposal is available at no cost at the Transfer Station, located at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program (note: batteries must be removed prior to disposal).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Solar panels and solar lights

Free*

Solar panels and solar lights are classified as E-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Dispose of these items at the e-waste section of the Transfer Station, located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: no cost applies up to 4 items).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Sports equipment

Free*

Unwanted sports equipment in good condition may be donated via collection bins at the City's Administration building. Alternatively, small pieces of equipment may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Sports uniforms

Free*

Sports uniforms in wearable condition should be returned to the relevant sports club for reuse. Alternatively, uniforms may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Steel items (other than cans)

Free*

Steel items may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection (note: cannot exceed 4 cubic metre volume). Alternatively, steel is accepted at no cost at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Stoves and hotplates (gas and electric)

Free*

Unwanted stoves and hotplates may be placed out at bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the designated area at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. These items are classified as E-waste and disposal of up to 4 items is free.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Straws (drinking straws)

Free*

Drinking straws made from plastic or paper may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Sunglasses or prescription eye glasses

Free*

Sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses may be recycled at eyewear retailers as part of an Australia wide program. Alternatively, they may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Syringes

Free*

Syringes must not be disposed of in kerbside bins. Sharps disposal units (especially designed for safe disposal of needles and syringes) are located at public toilets throughout the City. For further details contact the City on 93945000 or visit my.armadale.wa.gov.au.

❯ External contractor

Takeaway coffee/drink cups

Free*

Consider taking a reusable cup to your favourite café, alternatively, dispose of takeaway cups in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Takeaway food containers

Free*

If takeaway food containers cannot be reused, dispose of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Teabags

Free*

Teabags may be added to compost and worm farms (remove staple if applicable). Alternatively, teabags may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Televisions

Free*

Televisions are classified as e-waste and banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Up to four (4) items per visit may be recycled at no cost, at the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or at participating electrical retailers.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Tetra packs (milk etc)

Free*

Tetra packs used for foods such as milk and juice may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Textiles (unwanted clothing, sheets and towels)

Charges apply*

Textiles unsuitable for donation, swapping, or reuse as cleaning cloths may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Tiles (roof tiles/ceramic tiles)

Charges apply*

Terracotta/cement roof tiles and floor and wall tiles may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply). Consider listing surplus tiles with "buy nothing" social media pages to enable reuse.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Timber

Charges apply*

Consider listing surplus timber or offcuts via "buy nothing" social media pages. Alternatively, disposal is available at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Toaster

Free*

Electrical appliances are classified as e-waste and are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Take up to 4 (four) E-waste items, at no cost, to the Transfer Station at Armadlale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Toilets/cisterns/ seats

Charges apply*

Toilets cannot be put out during bulk waste verge collection. Unwanted toilets and their parts may be disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Tools (manual eg hammers/screw drivers)

Free*

Manual tools that cannot donated to community groups such as the Men's Shed or the City's Drop N Shop may be disposed of in the general waste bin in small quantities.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Tools (power tools -electrical)

Free*

Electric tools are classified as e-waste and banned from kerbside bins. Up to four (4) items may be taken to the Transfer Station at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, or participating retailers, at no cost.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites

Toys

Free*

Unwanted toys in working condition may be donated or swapped with other families. Broken toys (non electrical) may be taken to BIG W's instore toy collection bin, or disposed of in the general waste bin. Electrical toys are banned from kerbside bins, and should be taken to the e-waste collection area of the Transfer Station at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ E-waste collection sites
❯ External contractor

Trampoline

Charges apply*

Unwanted trampolines may be resold or listed on "buy nothing" social media group pages. Alternatively, disposal is available at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Transmission fluid (vehicle)

Free*

Unwanted transmission fluid may be disposed of at the Transfer Platform at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. There is no cost for up to 20L/20Kg sealed in the original container, as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Trees (pruned or lopped)

Charges apply*

Pruned or lopped tree parts may be placed on the verge during the biannual Greenwaste collection, or taken to the Roleystone Greenwaste facility/Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply, please check the website for biosecurity restrictions regarding Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Roleystone Green Waste Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Tyres

Charges apply*

Tyres must not be disposed of in kerbside bins, or placed out during verge collection. Tyres are accepted for disposal at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Vacuum cleaner

Free*

Vacuum cleaners are classified as E-waste and are banned from disposal in kerbside bins. Unwanted vacuum cleaners may be returned to participating electrical retailers for recycling, or disposed of at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (Note: up to four (4) items accepted at no cost).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ External contractor

Vacuum cleaner dust bag contents

Free*

Vacuum cleaner dust bag contents may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Varnish

Free*

Unwanted varnish must not be placed in kerbside bins. Disposal of up to 20L/20kg of varnish in the original sealed tin is accepted at no cost at the Transfer Station Section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, as part of the Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Vinyl flooring

Charges apply*

Small quantities of vinyl flooring may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Larger quantities may be placed out during bulk waste verge collection, or taken directly to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply).

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Vinyl records

Free*

Vinyl records may be donated to Op Shops or sold to collectors. Small quantities may be placed in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Washing machines

Free*

Machines in working condition may be resold or donated. If broken, they may be placed out for bulk waste verge collection, or taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility at no cost (note: conditions regarding quantities apply).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Weeds

Free*

Weeds may be placed in the general waste bin, or added to home worm farms/compost systems.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Compost/worm farm

Wet wipes (single use, disposable)

Free*

Wet wipes (or baby wipes) may be disposed of in the general waste bin. Do not flush these items down the toilet as they block sewage pipes and do not break down during sewage treatment.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)

Whitegoods

Free*

Whitegoods in working condition may be resold or donated. If not in working order, place out during bulk waste verge collection, or take to the designated area at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (Note: Up to 4 items accepted at no cost).

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility
❯ Bulk waste verge collection

Window frames (eg metal or wood)

Charges apply*

Window frames may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility if unable to be reused (note: fees and conditions apply). Empty metal frames can be taken to the metal recycling area of the Transfer Station.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Window glass

Charges apply*

Clear glass in small quantities may be placed in the recycling bin. Tinted/ thermal/ or pyrex glass should be disposed of in the general waste bin. Larger quantities of glass may be taken to the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility (note: fees and conditions apply.

❯ Recycling bin (yellow lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

Wood preservatives and finishes (decking oil, varnish)

Free*

Dispose of up to 20L/20kg of unwanted wood preservatives such as decking oil, sealed in the original container, at the Transfer Station section of the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. This item is accepted at no cost as part of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program.

❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

X-rays

Free*

X-rays are accepted for recycling at no cost at the Transfer Station, at Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility. Alternatively X-rays may be disposed of in the general waste bin.

❯ General rubbish bin (dark green or red lid)
❯ Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility