City of Swan

Free Trees and Plants Giveaway urban collection reminder 🌿

Our urban plant collection is coming up on Saturday, June 6, Sunday, June 7 and Saturday, June 13.

Collection is via drive-through, please have your reference ID from your confirmation email ready.

Remember to bring a cardboard box in your boot for safe transport of your seedlings and attend during your allocated time slot to ensure a smooth collection process.

Learn more: https://cityofswan.social/free-trees-and-plants-giveaway

Recycling Centre - Bullsbrook remains closed after losing power due to branches falling across power lines over the weekend. Western Power are addressing the issue but this may take some time due to widespread damage across the metro area.

The City will reopen the Centre as soon as it is safe to do so.

The unrestricted burning period runs from Monday, June 1 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

During the unrestricted burning period, you can burn without a permit subject to the following conditions:
- Your property is over 2000sqm
- You are only burning vegetative or untreated wood.

All burning (including exemptions) is prohibited on days when the fire danger rating is high or above, or a total fire ban is declared.

To ensure a safe burn, check the Fire Danger Rating and follow the Burn SMART principles: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/bushfire/planned-burning -do-planned-burns

Prepare now for possible severe weather this weekend.

✅ Secure what you can - bring in or tie down loose outdoor items, and stay indoors away from windows

✅ Check your emergency kit - make sure you have essentials like water, food, a torch, batteries, and medications within easy reach

✅ Be ready to move if needed - know where you can safely relocate

✅ Stay informed – follow updates on https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

✅ Know who to call - 000 for life-threatening emergencies, State Emergency Service (132 500) for storm damage assistance, Western Power (13 13 51) for fallen power lines and Main Roads (138 138) for main road hazards.

Remember to recycle the five ♻️

Think paper, cardboard, cans, plastic, and glass.

Make it easy in your kitchen by keeping a small recycling tub next to your bin.

Separate, rinse, and recycle as you go.

Containers for Change closure🚫

The Containers for Change Refund Point at Recycling Centre - Bullsbrook will be closed on Monday, June 1.

Public notice
Notice of intention to levy differential rates

In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to the ratepayers of the intention of the City of Swan to levy the following differential rates for each rating category for the 2026/27 financial year.

The Statement of Objects and Reasons for the above differential rates was adopted for advertising at the Special Meeting of Council on Monday, May 25, 2026. These are available for inspection at the City of Swan Administration, 2 Midland Square, Midland, between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday, at all City of Swan libraries and on the City of Swan's website (www.swan.wa.gov.au/public-notices).

All submissions in writing regarding the proposed differential rates should be submitted online to www.swanengage.com/differential-rates by midnight Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Once Council has considered the submissions, the differential rates and the 2026/27 budget (with or without modification) will be adopted by Council.

Should you require any further information regarding the above, please contact David Trevaskis, Executive Director Corporate, on (08) 9267 9324.

Stephen Cain
Chief Executive Officer

Getting ahead of storm season with tree maintenance 🌳

The City carries out a scheduled tree pruning and maintenance program to reduce hazards, enhance streetscapes, and support the long-term health of our urban canopy ahead of storm season.

Residents are encouraged to report trees on verges or in parks where there are safety concerns, including:
✔️ Unstable or overhanging branches
✔️ Storm damage
✔️ Trees obstructing roads, footpaths, or sightlines
✔️ Fallen branches creating a hazard.

Please note the City does not prune or remove trees for reasons such as excessive shade, leaf drop, allergies, perceived fire risk, or blocked views.

Report an issue on Snap, Send Solve or contact the City on 9267 9267: cityofswan.social/report-it