Bin placement and collection guidelines

Only bins issued by the Shire of Northam are eligible for a collection service. Our service contractor is Avon Waste for both our General Waste and Recycling bins.

It is important you follow the bin placement guidelines below to ensure that the automatic grab arm on the collection truck is able to reach, lift and empty your bins.

Bin day tips

• Make sure bins are out by 6am on your collection day, with lids closed.
• Bins exceeding 70kg will not be lifted by the truck.
• Bins are not transferable and must remain on the property.
• Return bins to your property as soon as possible (no later than 24 hours after collection).
• Overfilling or jamming waste/recycling into your bin prevents the lid from closing. This results in wind-blown litter, spillages during collection and prevents your bin from being emptied properly.

In the Shire of Northam we currently operate with a 2 bin system. 

Please visit the Resources and Downloads section to order a new bin service,
find your bin collection day, see the recycling calendar and more! 

Bin Repairs & Replacements

• Please contact the Shire to request repairs for any existing wheelie bins. This can be done by emailing [email protected] - please be sure to include your address details. 
• The Shire of Northam also undertakes repairs to damaged bins as required.
• Please note, unless wheelie bins are irreparable/unserviceable, they will be repaired. 
• Please also allow 2 weeks for the Shire of Northam's contractor to undertake the repair or deliver a replacement. 
• From the 17 April 2019 the Shire of Northam has provided both general waste and recycling 240L bins. Bins provided by the Shire of Northam remain the property of the Shire of Northam and must be left at the premises if the property is sold.