Published on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 4:00:00 PM
We'd like to briefly check-in with our community regarding waste management in the Shire 👋
Residents may have seen recent announcements regarding the future dissolution of the Bunbury-Harvey Regional Council (BHRC). The decision has been made by the City of Bunbury and Shire of Harvey as part of a transition to new governance arrangements for the facility.
What does this mean for us? Nothing – this doesn't result in any changes to the Shire's kerbside collection services, and despite BHRC dissolving, the Stanley Road Waste Management Facility will continue to remain open and operating as normal.
With this in mind, we'd like to take the opportunity to remind residents about what belongs in each kerbside bin:
🟢 Lime green lid = FOGO
Food organics, garden organics and certified compostable FOGO bags and liners only – check for the right icon + code!
As previously advised, FOGO material collected through the kerbside service is currently being diverted to landfill due to the ongoing lack of processing solutions available across the South West. This situation is affecting local governments throughout the region, and remains outside the Shire's direct control.
While this is not the outcome any of us would like to see, continuing to sort waste correctly remains important, and helps ensure our community is prepared when long-term regional processing solutions become available.
🟡 Yellow lid = Recycling
Accepted recyclable items including paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminium and steel cans, and eligible plastic containers.
This service has not been impacted by changes to FOGO or the decision regarding BHRC, with kerbside recycling waste continuing to be processed through the Picton Material Recovery Facility per existing arrangements.
🔴 Red/dark green lid = General
All other general household waste materials that can't go in either of your other kerbside bins, including recyclable materials that are soiled with food.
Similar to Recycling, this service has not changed and is continuing as normal.
⚠️ Some items should never be placed in your kerbside bins!
Batteries, mobile phones and phone accessories can be dropped off free of charge at the Shire Administration Office, local libraries and the Donnybrook Community Resource Centre (CRC)
Household hazardous waste items - including cleaning chemicals, gas cylinders and fluorescent lights/globes - should be taken to an approved Drop-off Point for safe disposal, like the Stanley Road Waste Management Facility.
Find out what goes where, or search for a Drop-off Point near you via Recycle Right
The Shire remains committed to working collaboratively with neighbouring local governments, regional stakeholders and government agencies to identify practical, environmentally responsible and cost-effective waste management solutions for the South West.
Thank you for continuing to do your part. Together, our community's everyday waste-sorting habits help support better outcomes for both current and future generations.
More about Kerbside Waste Collections in our Shire
View the current Bin Collection Calendar
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