Waste Management

Council is committed to providing domestic waste management services to residents on a weekly basis. Rubbish should be placed in an acceptable receptacle and aligned kerbside on the day of collection by 6am

The Shire of Coolgardie Rubbish Collection Days are as follows:

Rubbish Collection Days
Kambalda East Tuesday
Kambalda West – Bluebush Road to Casuarina Road Tuesday
Kambalda West – Salmon Gum Road to Callitris Road Friday
Coolgardie Friday

CHRISTMAS RUBBISH COLLECTION 2023: Yet to be dated.

NEW YEARS COLLECTION 20234: Yet to be dated.

Please be aware that bins placed incorrectly or overfilled will not be emptied. Heavy materials such as bricks or concrete and hot ashes must not be placed in these bins.

Should your bin be damaged contact please visit the Customer Portal here to submit a request for a new one.

Verge Waste Collection 2023

Kambalda East April 17th - 23rd 
Kambalda West  April 24th - 30th (except ANZAC Day)
Coolgardie May 1st - 3rd
Widgiemooltha May5th

Verge waste should be placed neatly on the verge as close as possible to the kerb and your driveway.

The following items will be collected from your verge;

  • White Goods - Stoves, refrigerators (doors to be removed), washing machines etc.
  • Trampolines/Swing Sets must be dismantled
  • Scrap Metal
  • Old Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • General Rubbish

The white goods and scrap metal should be placed on the verge in a pile separate to the other hard refuse as this will be collected separately and recycled. All waste  will be collected by hand.  A maximum weight will apply. A general rule, two (2) people should be able to lift the item easily to shoulder height. Waste items should not be longer than 4 metres. 

Please note this service is available in townsites only. All waste is to be placed in a pile neatly on the verge no earlier than one (1) week prior to the advertised collection week.

  • Waste must be placed on the verge by 6.00am on the advertised starting date as the truck will only travel down your street once.
  • Waste is to be placed on the verge without obstructing  footpaths or line of sight particularly adjacent to road intersections.
  • Waste will not be collected from Vacant Properties, Public Land or Land outside townsite boundaries.

The following items will not be collected:

  • Green Waste
  • Oil and Paint      
  • Chemicals
  • Sand                             
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Rubble                          
  • Asbestos
  • Bricks                          
  • Batteries     
  • Cement                      
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Tyres                            
  • Car Parts
  • Pesticides

Please have your waste out on the Sunday prior to collection date

Asbestos Acceptance

Please click here to read the Asbestos Acceptance Handout.