What Can I Put in My Yellow Bin? Kwinana’s Recycling Checklist

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If you live in Kwinana and want to help reduce landfill, learning how to recycle properly is a great place to start. Your yellow-top bin is for clean paper, cardboard, certain plastics, and metal cans; however, many residents unknowingly contaminate bins with soft plastics and textiles. This guide will help you get it right, so you can support a cleaner Kwinana and prepare for advanced textile recycling options arriving in WA in 2026, thanks to initiatives like SevenC’s Recycling.

Why Recycling Matters for Kwinana

Kwinana is part of the South Metro Region and shares key waste processing facilities with neighbouring cities. With landfill space becoming more expensive and limited, councils are under pressure to improve resource recovery rates.

Contamination in yellow bins is a common issue in the area, and even a single incorrect item can result in an entire load being sent to the landfill. Correct recycling protects the environment and helps prepare Kwinana for new recycling infrastructure, such as SevenC’s.

What Can Go in Your Yellow Bin in Kwinana?

Have you ever asked yourself, 'What can I put in my yellow bin ?' and live in Kwiana?

According to the City of Kwinana, these are accepted yellow bin items:

• Clean paper and cardboard (no food residue)

• Rigid plastic containers with codes 1 and 2

• Glass bottles and jars (no lids)

• Aluminium cans and steel tins

• Cartons like long-life milk or juice (rinsed)

Recyclables should be clean, dry and placed loosely in the bin. Bagged items won’t be adequately sorted and often end up in the landfill.

What can I put in my yellow bin? - Kwinana

Kwiana Bin Guide

Items to Keep Out of Your Yellow Bin

• Clothing and textiles (even if clean)

• Soft plastics, plastic bags, cling film

• Food scraps and greasy containers

• Nappies, tissues, and hygiene products

• Batteries, cables and electronic waste

If you are unsure, it’s better to leave it out. You can check your items with Recycle Right WA or Kwinana’s A-Z waste guide.

What to Do With Textiles in Kwinana

Textiles are commonly found in yellow bins across Kwinana, but they shouldn’t be. They tangle machinery at sorting centres and can’t be processed with standard recyclables. Instead, donate items in good condition or keep them aside for future textile-specific drop-off points.

In 2026, SevenC’s Recycling will open a specialised facility in WA to handle textiles and PET materials sustainably. This will make it easier for households to recycle clothing responsibly, without putting it in the wrong bin.

Want to understand why proper disposal of synthetic fibres matters? Read What Are Blended Fabrics and Why Are They Hard to Recycle?

Biggest Recycling Mistakes in Kwinana

According to audits conducted by the region, the top contamination issues are:

• Textiles and clothing are mixed in yellow bins

• Plastic bags are used to group recyclables

• Food-soiled paper, like greasy pizza boxes

• Soft plastic wrappers and packets

How Kwinana Residents Can Help

• Always rinse and dry your recyclables

• Keep lids off glass bottles and jars

• Use local donation points for textiles

• Avoid bagging recyclables

• Stay informed on new drop-off services launching in WA

Recycling right helps protect the land, air, and water that future generations in Kwinana will rely on. Every small action at home can make a big difference.

Check the latest Kwiana Waste Guidelines here.

Join the movement toward a cleaner WA. It all starts with knowing what belongs in your bin.

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