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★ Official 2026 Municipal Schedule & Guidelines
📅 Updated for 2026
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📍 Suburbs: Attadale, Applecross, Bicton, Belmont, Victoria Park
Complete homeowner guide to the 2026 City of Melville scheduled verge collection dates, green waste sizing rules, 3m³ volume caps, and yard clean-up preparation.
Section 1: Schedule
1. City of Melville 2026 Verge Collection Schedule by Area
Collection dates are scheduled across municipal zones. Items must be placed on your verge no earlier than 7 days prior to collection Monday.
| Collection Zone / Sector | Scheduled 2026 Dates | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 (Attadale, Bicton & Alfred Cove) | March 2026 & September 2026 | Riverside Green Waste & Pruning |
| Ward 2 (Applecross, Mount Pleasant & Ardross) | April 2026 & October 2026 | Prestige Garden Bed & Branch Clean-Up |
| Ward 3 (Booragoon, Brentwood & Bateman) | May 2026 & November 2026 | Green Waste & Seasonal Trimming |
| Ward 4 (Palmyra, Melville & Kardinya) | June 2026 & December 2026 | Green Waste & Bulk Junk |
Section 2: Volume & Sizing Rules
2. Volume Limits: The 3 cubic metres (3m³) Rule
City of Melville enforcement officers monitor collection piles. Exceeding volume limits or placing prohibited items risks non-collection tags and litter compliance infringement notices.
⚠️ Key Set-Out Requirements:
Total verge pile volume cannot exceed
3 cubic metres (3m³)
(approximately two standard box trailers). Keep piles neatly stacked at least 1m away from public utilities, street signs, and council verge trees.
- Maximum 3 cubic metres (3m³) of clean garden waste per rateable property.
- Cut branches to maximum 1.5m length and 150mm diameter; stack neatly with cut ends facing roadway.
- Tree protection orders: Check City of Melville Tree Canopy Protection policies before heavy lopping of mature front yard trees.
- No grass sods, soil, synthetic turf, bamboo roots, or agapanthus tubers in verge green waste.
- Maintain 1m clearance from power green domes, Western Power poles, and roadside drains.
Section 3: Suburbs Covered
3. Suburbs Serviced in City of Melville
Backyard Roo operates mobile teams providing fast tree pruning, chainsaw branch cutting, hedge trimming, and green waste cartage across:
📍 Attadale Landscaping
📍 Applecross Landscaping
📍 Bicton Landscaping
📍 Belmont Landscaping
📍 Victoria Park Landscaping
Section 4: Mid-Article CTA
Need Help Prepping Your Yard for Verge Week?
Don’t risk a council rejection sticker or a sore back. Our local crew cuts branches to exact council limits, clears overgrown hedges, and hauls away excess green waste.
Section 5: FAQs
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does verge collection work in the City of Melville?
The City of Melville conducts scheduled green waste collections and on-demand pre-booked bulk waste services. Green waste is processed into community mulch at the Regional Resource Recovery Centre.
Q2: Can I remove mature trees on my Attadale or Applecross property?
The City of Melville enforces urban tree canopy regulations. Pruning or removing regulated mature trees may require a council development application or arborist report. Backyard Roo specializes in compliant pruning, canopy thinning, and hedge management.
Q3: What happens to green waste collected in Melville?
Collected clean green waste is shredded and pasteurized into high-grade organic mulch, reducing landfill impact and helping retain moisture in Perth’s sandy coastal soils.
Q4: Does Backyard Roo provide pre-verge tree pruning and hedging?
Yes! We trim tall hedges, thin overgrown tree branches, cut all limbs to the mandatory 1.5m council limit, and stack your verge pile neatly for easy crane pickup — or cart excess waste away immediately.
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Complete Verge Collection Preparation Service
Don’t risk council fines or missed collections. Backyard Roo provides professional verge preparation across all Perth metropolitan councils. Our team knows every council’s specific requirements.
What Our Verge Prep Service Includes
- Branch Bundling: Cutting and bundling branches to council-approved 1.5m lengths
- Green Waste Bagging: Leaves, grass clippings, and small prunings in compliant bags
- Bulky Item Placement: Positioning items for easy loader access
- Footpath Clearance: Ensuring pedestrian access is maintained per regulations
- Post-Collection Sweep: Clean-up of any residual debris after truck pickup
2026 Verge Collection Calendar by Council
Each council runs on different schedules. We track all metro Perth council calendars:
- City of Gosnells: Zone-based Sept-Oct collections
- City of Armadale: Spring verge collections (typically September)
- City of Canning: Bi-annual collections (spring and autumn)
- City of Cockburn: Zone-based with green waste and junk separate
- City of Melville: Scheduled green waste + hard waste separately
