As we head into the festive season, here’s everything you need to know about Shire opening hours and bin collection changes during the Christmas and New Year period.

Early closure – Friday 12 December 2025

Early closure – Friday 12 December 2025

The Shire's Administration Centre, Operations Centre and SJ Library Services — will close at 1pm on Friday, 12 December 2025.

• SJ Library Services will reopen as normal on Saturday, 13 December 2025, 9am–3pm.

• The Administration Centre and Operations Centre will reopen on Monday, 15 December 2025.

Thank you for your understanding.

Christmas–New Year closures

Shire centres will have adjusted hours during the Christmas–New Year period. The following information outlines when each centre will be closed and when services will resume.

If you need urgent assistance during the closure period, please contact our After-Hours Call Centre on (08) 9526 1111.
This line can assist with matters relating to community safety, Ranger issues and essential services.

Shire centre opening hours

Bin collection changes

Christmas week

• No bin collection on Thursday 25 December (Christmas Day).
• Thursday collections will occur on Friday 26 December.
• Friday collections will occur on Saturday 27 December.

New Year week

• No bin collection on Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day).
• Thursday collections will occur on Friday 2 January.
• Friday collections will occur on Saturday 3 January.

Normal scheduling resumes the following week.

Missing or damaged bins

If your bin is stolen, missing or damaged during the closure period, please contact Veolia:
Phone: 9350 7121
Email: anz.serpentine.jarrahdale@veolia.com

Fire season reminder

The Shire is 97% bushfire prone. Please check the daily Fire Danger Rating and stay up to date with Total Fire Bans and Restricted Burning Periods via the EmergencyWA website.

SJ SMS Alert Service

Sign up to the SJ SMS Alert Service to receive fire ban notifications by text message. The service is free and suitable for residents, ratepayers and contractors who may be affected by fire restrictions.

• This is an outbound-only service.
• It is not an emergency alert system.
• Always call 000 if you see a fire.

Request and Report It

Non-urgent requests — such as maintenance issues, road concerns, graffiti or general enquiries — can be submitted at any time through the Request and Report It portal.

Requests will be actioned once Shire operations resume.

From all of us at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, we wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.