The GO system, combined with Energy Recovery for general waste, provided a more practical and cost-effective solution that still delivered environmental benefits. It also offered a simpler transition for the community.
Residents not automatically receiving a GO bin were given the option to opt in. A strong education and engagement campaign supported the community throughout the rollout.
The City plans to revisit the potential for a full FOGO system around 2029/30, as technology improves and the business case strengthens.
Read the City's Three Bin Feasibility Assessment
Transition to Pre-booked Verge Collection
In 2024, the City of Kwinana reviewed its verge collection service, considering environmental, social, economic, and governance factors. Guided by the City’s Sustainability Framework and the State’s Waste Strategy 2030, we chose the pre-booked system as the best option.
Launched in July 2025, this system lets residents book verge collections as needed, offering greater flexibility and cleaner streets. Residents can also pay for extra collections beyond their annual allowance.
This change improves recycling, delivers better value, and provides a more efficient waste service for the community.
Read the Verge Collection Service Review Report
Development Guidelines for Waste Services - Waste Management Plans
The City of Kwinana’s Development Guidelines for Waste Services provide developers with clear and practical standards to design and integrate effective, safe, and compliant waste infrastructure into new projects. These guidelines ensure adherence to all relevant legislation while promoting innovative, best-practice waste management and recycling strategies that align with the State’s waste reduction targets.
Developers are required to complete the accompanying Waste Management Plan Checklist and submit it along with their development application to demonstrate compliance with the guidelines.
View the Waste Management Plan Checklist
Development Guidelines for Waste Services
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State Waste Strategy
State Governments Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 outlines strategic goals to achieve significant improvements in recycling, waste reduction, construction, and demolition waste diversion, and better managing commercial and industrial waste.
To view this Strategy, visit Waste Authority’s website.
WA Plastic Ban
The WA Government is implementing strategies to reduce the impacts of single-use plastics, including bans on problematic plastic items.
To find out what is coming in this ban, and alternative products, visit WA Plastic Ban.