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Bin Placement

When placing bins, owner or occupiers of the premises should:

  • Ensure the lid of the bin is able to remain shut (ie. the bin is not overflowing).
  • Place the receptacle within one (1) metre of the edge of the carriageway adjacent to the premises, but so that it does not obstruct a foot path cycleway or other carriageways. 
  • Place bins at least 0.5m apart from each other.
  • Bins need to be kept clear of overhead powerlines and obstructions such as trees, cars and poles.
  • Only place the bin receptacle on the kerb for a reasonable period before and after collection time.
  • Ensure the bin receptacle is located on the owner/occupier’s premises and not visible from a street or public place.
  • Place wheels nearest to the house.
  • Keep the weight of the bin under 70kg.

Figure 1. Placing your bin correctly.

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Windy Bin Latches

Having trouble with the easterly winds blowing your bins over? The City of Kalamunda has completed a trial of the Safe Waste Bin Latch and residents are finding them useful. If you would like to purchase a latch (or two), they are available for $8.85 at:

Forrestfield Library, Hawaiian's Forrestfield, Strelitzia Avenue

City of Kalamunda Adminstration, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda

Installation is easy, refer to these installation instructions.

Helping Community - Keeping our Footpaths Clear

A visual guide on why keeping footpaths within our community is so vital. Please contact the City of Kalamunda for further information.

Cleanaway Bin Placement

This short video helps demonstrates and gives some helpful tips for correct bin placement to assist Cleanaway Services to collect residential household bins.

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