Some items of rubbish should not be disposed of in your general, recycling or green waste bins. This includes common household products that, if disposed of incorrectly, can potentially harm the environment.
Recycling in the Town
Recycling stations located in the Admin Building, Wembley Community Centre, Floreat Forum and Cambridge Library.
Household batteries (not lead acid), printer cartridges, light globes, fluorescents and mobile phones can be dropped off at these locations.
You can recycle your x-rays and sporting goods at the Admin Building and Cambridge Library.
Empty aerosol cans can be dropped off at the Admin Building for recycling.
Please note - hazardous waste will not be accepted from businesses or commercial sources.
Most local primary schools in the Town also have recycling stations.
Contact your child's school to find out the recycling facilities they have available.
For all other Household Hazardous Waste not listed above, please refer to West Metro Recycling Centre.
West Metro Recycling Centre (formerly Brockway Transfer Station)
You can dispose of household chemicals and other hazardous items all year round at your local recycling centre.
Domestic quantities of up to 20 litres or 20 kilograms per material type will be accepted free of charge.
Aerosols and batteries can be disposed of at Metro Regional Council or nearest recycling centre.
Residents have free access to the West Metro Recycling Centre as of 26 August 2020 (an entry fee of $25 applied from 1 July 2020).
The Town of Cambridge is a participating council with the West Metropolitan Regional Council.
2020/21 West Metro Recycling Centre Fees & Charges (PDF, 945KB)
A-Z of hazardous products accepted
- Acids
- Aerosols
- Alkalis
- Batteries (lead-acid and dry-cell)
- Compact fluorescent lights and tubes
- Cyanides
- Engine coolants and glycols
- Fire extinguishers (non-halon,red only)
- Flammable solids
- Flares
- General household chemicals (eg. cleaning products)
- Heavy metal compounds
- Gas cylinders (small household)
- Smoke detectors
- Mercury (eg. thermometers)
- Organic peroxides
- Paint
- PCB materials
- Pesticides
- Pool chemicals (eg. chlorine)
- Solvents
- Unknown chemicals (must be in a sealed, chemical resistant container)
For a fee you can dispose of tyres and asbestos at your local rubbish tip.
Visit our Asbestos page for detailed information on handling and disposal procedures.