Western Australia · Perth
Mattress disposal in Perth
In Western Australia a mattress can't go in any kerbside bin. You have three options: a council bulk verge collection, which is free but only inside your council's window; a mattress recycler, which charges a small per-item fee and strips out the steel, foam and timber; or a paid pickup, which is same-day. Keep it dry: wet mattresses get rejected.
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What do I do with furniture & mattresses in WA?
- Sound and clean? Sell or give it away first. Marketplace, Buy Nothing groups, or a charity that collects larger items.
- Mattresses need a recycler Not kerbside. A recycler strips the steel, foam and timber, usually for a small fee. Keep it dry — wet mattresses get rejected.
- Genuinely finished? Council bulk collection, within the collection window only.
Most councils run two verge collections a year — one bulk, one green waste. Dates vary by suburb.
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Can I put a mattress in the bin in WA?
No. A mattress does not fit in any WA kerbside bin and cannot go in one. It goes to a mattress recycler, a council bulk verge collection inside your council's window, or a paid pickup. Leaving one on the verge outside a collection window is illegal dumping, and it is traceable to the house.
How much does it cost to get rid of a mattress in Perth?
Free if your council's bulk verge collection is open and accepts mattresses; most Perth councils run two verge collections a year with dates that vary by suburb. A mattress recycler or transfer station charges a per-item fee. A paid same-day pickup costs the most. Ask for the current price when you book.
Will a charity take a used mattress?
Sometimes, and only a genuinely as-new one: clean, dry, undamaged and in the charity's collection area. Most refuse used mattresses outright, so ring before you rely on it. Sound furniture is a different story: Good Sammy, Salvos and Vinnies in WA will often collect larger items that are clean and undamaged.
Where can I recycle a mattress in Perth?
Mattress recyclers strip the steel, foam and timber and recover most of it. Several Perth councils accept mattresses at their transfer station for recycling, usually for a per-item fee. Use Recycle Right's find-my-nearest search for the current sites. Keep it dry: recyclers reject wet mattresses.
When is my verge collection?
It depends on your council and often your suburb. Most Perth councils run two verge collections a year, one bulk and one green waste. Check your council's website and search 'verge collection' with your suburb for the current dates.
Need it gone this week?
Compare council collection, recycling and pickup options on the mattress removal page for Perth.