Did you know verge collections are managed differently depending on your local council? Some councils now offer a pre-booked collection service, meaning you can book your verge collection when it suits you. This is usually done through your council’s website. Councils that provide this option include the City of Kwinana, City of Melville, and City of Swan. Other councils also offer pre-booked collections but through the website vergevalet.com.au, where residents book online for their waste to be collected directly from their verge. Verge Valet is currently available in the City of South Perth, Melville, Victoria Park, Mosman Park, and Fremantle. Meanwhile, some councils still run annual verge collections, which are pre-scheduled for each suburb. For example, the City of Rockingham, Armadale, and Mandurah each provide two green waste and one junk/metal collection per year. The City of Bunbury offers residents two green waste and two junk/metal collections each year. Understanding verge collections in your area
Above: Community Engagement Officer Angela (second left) and lodge residents.
Bunbury Lodge BBQs
Since July 2025, on the first Thursday of every month, residents at Bunbury Lodge gather with staff to share a BBQ meal together. More than just food on the grill, these BBQs provide a welcoming space where residents can connect, reduce isolation, and build a sense of community in the lodge. At our most recent BBQ, residents completed a short survey. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive: almost all said the BBQs helped them feel more connected to others, and all residents wanted them to continue. Many residents also expressed an interest in getting more involved in running the events and shared ideas of what they would like to see at these events and the lodge in the future. With resident input and ownership guiding the way, these gatherings will continue to strengthen connections, wellbeing, and belonging at the Lodge.
Below: Lodge caretaker Paul and Community Engagement Officer Angela.
To find out what system your council uses and when your next collection is due, visit your local council’s website . Be sure to also check the guidelines on what can and cannot be placed out for bulk rubbish or verge collection and always avoid blocking pathways or creating hazards when putting items out.
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