Community recycling or public eyesore? Perth councils weigh the benefits of verge collections

 Once a suburban institution, regular council kerbside collections are now a thing of the past in many Perth suburbs.

The practice has mainly been replaced by annual skip bin services or 'verge valet' systems that allow householders to book individual waste pick-ups.

The City of Fremantle is the latest to reconsider verge collections and is discussing the pros and cons with residents.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-10/perth-council-debate-verge-bulk-rubbish-collection/100125388



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