Fees & Charges

2024-2025 Waste Services fees are as follows:

Table 1. Household Waste Services
DescriptionQuantityBasis of chargeCost
Standard Residential Full Service (Compulsory)eachProperty$659.15 

includes ;

supply of 1 x 240ltr lime green lidded mobile FOGO bin (MFB);

supply of 1 x 240ltr yellow lidded mobile recycling bin (MRB);

supply of 1 x 140ltr red lidded mobile garbage bin (MGB);

the weekly collection of MFB;
the fortnightly collection of MRB;
the fortnightly collection of MGB; (Alternate week to MRB)

on request skip bin service (3 m3) offering a combination of 3 skips per financial year

1 Entry Pass allowing unlimited entries to dispose of recyclable materials and greenwaste and four (4) free entries to dispose of general waste at Walliston Transfer Station.

Access to a Mattress/Whitegoods collection service for an additional fee.

Residential full service Pensioner* (Compulsory) *eachProperty$388.95 

includes ;

supply of 1 x 240ltr lime green lidded mobile FOGO bin (MFB);

supply of 1 x 240ltr yellow lidded mobile recycling bin (MRB);

supply of 1 x 140ltr red lidded mobile garbage bin (MGB);

the weekly collection of MFB;
the fortnightly collection of MRB;
the fortnightly collection of MGB; (Alternate week to MRB)

on request skip bin service (3 m3) offering a combination of 3 skips per financial year

1 Entry Pass allowing unlimited entries to dispose of recyclable materials and greenwaste and four (4) free entries to dispose of general waste at Walliston Transfer Station.

Access to a Mattress/Whitegoods collection service for an additional fee.

Residential multi-unit (excludes MGB, MRB & MFB)eachDwelling$293.70 

This fee applies to multi-unit residential properties where the City does not provide weekly or fortnightly general waste, recycling and FOGO services as well as do not provide skip bin services.

includes ;

1 Entry Pass allowing unlimited entries to dispose of recyclable materials and greenwaste and four (4) free entries to dispose of general waste at Walliston Transfer Station.

Access to a Mattress/Whitegoods collection service for an additional fee.

Residential multi-unit Pensioner* (excludes MGB, MRB & MFB)eachDwelling$249.40 

This fee applies to multi-unit residential properties where the City does not provide weekly or fortnightly general waste, recycling and FOGO services as well as do not provide skip bin services.

includes ;

1 Entry Pass allowing unlimited entries to dispose of recyclable materials and greenwaste and four (4) free entries to dispose of general waste at Walliston Transfer Station.

Access to a Mattress/Whitegoods collection service for an additional fee.

No Access to Skip Bins Reduced ChargeeachProperty$594.15 

Only where the City is unable to provide a skip bin service due to factors such as location, terrain and safety, and the City determines no near by alternative is available

includes ;

supply of 1 x 240ltr lime green lidded mobile FOGO bin (MFB);

supply of 1 x 240ltr Yellow lidded mobile recycling bin (MRB);

supply of 1 x 140ltr red lidded mobile garbage bin (MGB);

the weekly collection of MFB;
the fortnightly collection of MRB;
the fortnightly collection of MGB; (Alternate week to MRB)

1 Entry Pass allowing unlimited entries to dispose of recyclable materials and greenwaste and four (4) free entries to dispose of general waste at Walliston Transfer Station.

Access to a Mattress/Whitegoods collection service for an additional fee.

Commercial & Industrial (general and recycling service only - No FOGO service)eachProperty$1,108.00 

This fee applies to non-residential properties where the City has determined the circumstances allow for a MGB and/or MRB to be provided on a weekly and/or fortnightly basis.

includes ;

supply of 1 x 240ltr green lidded mobile garbage bin (MGB);

supply of 1 x 240ltr yellow lidded mobile recycling bin (MRB);

the weekly and/or fortnightly collection of MGB;

the fortnightly collection of MRB;

Additional 140 Ltr Red Lidded General Waste Bin/s Fortnightly Service to existing standard Residential Full ServiceeachBin$245.00 

This fee applies to properties where the City has determined the circumstances allow for an additional MGB to be provided on a weekly basis but does not include an Entry Pass or skip bins etc.

Additional 140 Ltr Red Lidded General Waste Bin Fortnightly Service Exceptional Circumstances Reduced Charge eachBin$145.00 

Community members whose general waste is impacted by medical condition/s can apply for an exceptional circumstances reduced fee.

Additional 240L Yellow-lidded recycling bin to existing standard residential full serviceeachBin$185.00 

This fee applies to properties where the City has determined the circumstances allow for an additional MRB to be provided on a fortnightly basis at a reduced rate but does not include an Entry Pass or skip bins.

Additional general or recycling bin commercial / industrialeachBin$1,108.00 

This fee applies to non-residential properties where the City has determined the circumstances allow for an additional MGB and/or MRB to be provided on a weekly and/or fortnightly basis.

Additional extra skip bin (General Waste)eachBin$225.00 

This fee applies when the allocation has been exhausted and the resident chooses to pay for the use of an additional general waste skip bin.

Additional extra skip bin (Green Waste)eachBin$150.00 

This fee applies when the allocation has been exhausted and the resident chooses to pay for the use of an additional general waste skip bin.

Additional 240Ltr Lime Green Lidded FOGO (MFB) Waste Bin/s Weekly Service to existing Standard Residential Full ServiceeachBin$230.00 

This fee applies to properties where the City has determined the circumstances allow for an additional MFB to be provided on a weekly basis but does not include additional Entry Pass or skip bins etc.

Pick Up Kitchen Caddyeach
Item$7.60*cost price
Pick Up Roll of Compostable LinerseachItem$16.70*cost price
Re-print copy of Walliston Transfer Station Entry PasseachEvent $11.00  

This applies when a resident requests a reprint of their Entry Pass to the Walliston Transfer Station.

* Pensioner Discount applies to the Primary Owner Occupied Residential property only (excluding restricted sites) and must be valid Pensioner from 1 July of each financial year. No discount is applicable for additional services, commercial or industrial properties. * Pensioner Rebate applies to the Primary Owner Occupied Residential property only. No rebate is applicable for additional services, commercial or industrial properties.

* Pensioner Rebate applies to the Primary Owner Occupied Residential property only. No rebate is applicable for additional services, commercial or industrial properties.

* Pensioner Rebate applies to the primary owner-occupied residential property only. No rebate is applicable for additional services, commercial or industrial properties.

Table 2. Recovery Fee - Demolition
DescriptionQuantityBasis of chargeCost
Establishment Fee - New Residential or Commercial Service each property $150.00
Waste Refuse - Recovery Fee if property Demolished and owner has not contacted the City to remove bins and bins are missing each property $150.00
Stolen Bin each bin no charge
Replacement Bin requested as Bin Stolen and a Police Incident Report produced if requested.
Table 3. Verge Collection Services
DescriptionFirst ItemSecond Item
Collection of Whitegoods and/or Mattresses (resident)$41.00 $35.00
Collection of Whitegoods and/or Mattresses (Pensioner and/or Concession Card Holders)$25.00 $20.00

Mattress and Whitegoods Collection: The City of Kalamunda offers a mattress and whitegoods collections service. To arrange collection of your mattress and whitegoods please contact the City on 9257 9999. Residents should advise the Customer Relations Officer when they will be placing the items on the verge so an appropriate time for collection can be arranged. Note: we are unable to collect from inside private property. Payment can be made over the phone or in person at the City of Kalamunda Administration, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda.

Table 4. Walliston Transfer Station - (Non-commercial resident only)
DescriptionQuantityBasis of chargeCost
Car & motorcycle tyre (max 4/entry)eachper tyre$9.50
Four wheel drive (max 4/entry)eachper tyre$17.00
Truck Tyres (max 2/entry)eachper tyre$40.00
Additional Resident Entry*eachper entry$65.00
* This fee applies to when a resident has exhausted their four (4) general waste entries or a tenant has not been given use of their landlord's Entry Pass and wishes to gain access. (Will require proof of residency and photo identity).

Disposal of commercial waste incurs a waste disposal charge and also requires a vehicle permit.

Residents/Ratepayers of the City of Kalamunda have access to the Walliston Transfer Station, during normal operating hours. Residents must bring their Entry Pass (issued annually with your Rates) and Photo Identification with residential address (i.e. Drivers Licence).

Refer to the conditions of entry to transfer station for further information.

Charges apply for commercial operators using the Walliston Transfer Station.

The City charges commercial fees for any of the following:
• Commercial/trade Waste
• Your vehicle or trailer is commercially signed or badged (unless you have a valid vehicle permit)
• Your waste is from a work site
• You are transporting waste for a fee or reward

Table 5. Walliston Transfer Station - (Commercial Resident only)
DescriptionQuantityBasis of chargeCost
Clean Green waste (free from contamination, weeds, grass, soil)per tonneper tonne$53.00
Mattress disposal fee (max 2/entry)eacheach$41.00
Car & motorcycle tyre (max 4/entry)eachper tyre$12.50
Four wheel drive (max 4/entry)eachper tyre$25.00
Truck /Tractor Tyres (max 2/entry)eachper tyre$45.00
The City charges commercial fees for any of the following situations:
Charges that apply are:
Cars & station wagonseachper vehicle$65.00
Small vans & uteseachper vehicle$75.00
Trailer (6x4)eachper trailer$76.00
Trailer (7x5) with high sideseachper trailer$95.00
Small Trucks (max. 3.5 tonnes GVM)eachper vehicle$225.00

For residents wanting to dispose of general waste, green waste or recycling at the Walliston Transfer Station with branded/commercial vehicles and/or trucks up to 3.5T GVM, a permit is required. It will take 7-10 business days for the permit to be processed. A vehicle permit is required for oversized trailers (maximum 12ft by 6ft) to dispose of green waste only. No horse floats or car towing trailers permitted. No trucks over 3.5T. No trailers over 12ft.

Red Hill Transfer Station EMRC outline their fees and charges on their website.

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