The City of Stirling’s Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB) offers services for disposing of recyclables, reusable items, household hazardous waste, general waste, and car tyres. This page provides information on the location, hours, fees, and items accepted.
Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial for safety and the environment. Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste and find alternative drop-off locations.
Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB)
The City of Stirling has a dedicated recycling centre where you can dispose of recyclables and reusable items, household hazardous waste, general waste, and car tyres. Find out about Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB)'s location, opening hours, fees, and what items you can dispose of.
Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB)
- 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta WA 6021
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Monday - Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7.30am to 4.00pm
Thursday 7.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday Closed - (08) 9205 8555
Where do I drop off my items?
View the map of Recycling Centre Balcatta to help you plan your journey.
Waste drop-off information
Fees may be payable dependent on the type of waste you wish to dispose of.
The following items can be dropped off at the recycling centre free of charge:
- Aluminium and steel cans
- Household furniture in good condition (at the discretion of the contractor)
- Bicycles
- Landscaping items
- Dry cardboard and paper (No shredded paper, please put in your general waste bin, no magazines - they are accepted in your recycling bin)
- Polystyrene
- Electronic waste i.e. televisions, computers, printers
- Small household electrical appliances i.e. kettles, vacuums, toasters
- Scrap metal
- Glass bottles
- White goods (excluding fridges and freezers)
- Syringes (only accepted in sealed yellow syringe bottles, purchased at local chemist, in the Hazardous Waste Area).
Vehicles are required to drive across the Weighbridge on entry and exit.
Charges are calculated based on the difference between the weight on entering and the weight on exiting.
The following items go over the weighbridge and fees will apply:
- Air conditioners
- Mattresses and bases
- Fridges and freezers
- Tyres
- Household bulk waste
- Mixed waste (metals, plastics, glass, cardboard, household junk, green waste, timber and glazed wall tiles)
- Clean sand, bricks, concrete and roof tiles.
Please note that super six sheeting or plastic buckets containing dried cement are for mixed waste disposal only.
Asbestos is not accepted at the Recycling Centre Balcatta - call Tamala Park, Red Hill Landfill or Western Metropolitan Regional Council for disposal arrangements.
Fees
| Waste type | Tipping fees up to 300kg | Tipping fees over 300kg charged on a pro-rata basis of one ton rate |
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| Mixed general waste | $45.00 | $250.00 per ton |
| Construction waste (sand, bricks, roof tiles and concrete only) | $35.00 | $125.00 per ton |
| Green garden waste (tree prunings only) | $25.00 | $85.00 per ton |
| Vehicle weight only (caravan, boat, trailer etc. only) | $27.50 | |
| Air conditioners, fridges and freezers | $30.00 per item | |
| Mattresses and bases | $40.00 per item | |
| Dog poo bins | $10.00 (small) / $15.00 (large) | |
| Car tyres (max four) | $20.00 per item | |
Tip passes - Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB)
City of Stirling ratepayers can use their tip passes to dispose of certain items for free at the weighbridge.
| Waste type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Household bulk junk | Up to one tonne |
| Clean garden waste | Up to one tonne |
| Clean sand, bricks, roof tiles and concrete* | Up to one tonne |
| Two mattresses and two fridge disposals | Two of each only |
*Please note that timber, glazed wall tiles, super six sheeting or plastic buckets containing dried cement will be not accepted as construction waste material, this material is for general waste disposal only.
Tip pass FAQs
To use your tip passes, bring your rates notice with tip passes attached, photo ID, and a utility bill that confirms your address to the RCB.
Due to the demand of this service and to prevent delays, we ask all residents to have their tip passes ready to show the attendant. Please ensure you have the barcode, instead of the QR code. You can only use your tip pass if you show the barcode.
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste can pose serious environmental and health risks if not disposed of properly. If these items end up in landfill, they can leach toxic chemicals into the soil and potentially contaminate the groundwater, which is our source of drinking water.
Most hazardous waste can be dropped off at the Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB) free of charge for recycling or proper disposal, except for asbestos.
Please note that commercial quantities will not be accepted.
What can I dispose of?
The following items are ACCEPTED | The following items are NOT ACCEPTED |
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The following hazardous waste can be brought to the RCB per day, free of charge:
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Please note that the Recycling Centre Balcatta does not accept asbestos.
Residents can dispose of asbestos at Tamala Park and Redhill landfill sites and Western Metropolitan Regional Council. For further information on their opening hours and disposal requirements, please visit the Mindarie Regional Council, East Metropolitan Regional Council and Western Metropolitan Regional Council websites.
If you have concerns about an asbestos risk in our community, please complete a health hazard request form. For further information about asbestos, please visit the Asbestos, unauthorised works and building safety page.
E-waste disposal to landfill now banned
Starting 1 July 2024, the State Government of Western Australia banned e-waste from landfills to support the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. You can help by disposing of e-waste correctly using the Recycle Right website and app.
For more information, please visit the State Government of Western Australia website.
Alternative drop-offs
Look for the 10c mark!
It’s easy to keep your 10c containers out of general waste so they can be recycled. Most plastic and glass bottles, drink cartons, cans, and pouches between 150ml and 3L are accepted.
To find a location near you, visit the Containers for Change website.
The Recycling Shop
The Recycling Centre Balcatta (RCB) is also home to the Recycling Shop, where you can purchase a range of previously loved items at a discounted price. All items are in great condition and reselling them means that they won't end up in landfill.
The shop is proudly managed by Workpower, an organisation that promotes employment for people with disability. All proceeds are used to fund the costs of running the shop and help with the ongoing employment of Workpower staff members.
