Bin Collection Guidelines
Together, we are working toward a more circular economy where we reduce our waste going to landfill and recycle and compost more. Council aims to divert 80% of residential waste from landfill.
That's why the City of Adelaide provides a regular kerbside collection service for residents, which includes a green organics bin, yellow recycling bin, a red waste bin and an at-call hard waste service.
For more details, visit: cityofadelaide.com.au/resident-waste-recycling
If you are interested to learn more about our key programs and projects leading us towards a more circular economy, visit: cityofadelaide.com.au/circular-economy
TO ENSURE YOUR BINS ARE COLLECTED
- Put your bins out before 6am on the day of collection and please retrieve them on the same day.
- Place your bins facing the street with the wheels towards the house.
- Keep your bin lid closed and do not overfill.
- Where practical, please keep 30cm between bins and 1m between bins and parked cars, trees, stobie poles and letter boxes.
Bins are the property of the City of Adelaide and must be left at the property if you move.
CONSIDER REPAIR, DONATION AND REUSE
Keeping materials in circulation contributes to a more circular economy. Before sending items to landfill, consider repairing them. Many items in reasonable condition can be donated, sold or gifted.
Visit Circular Adelaide to find businesses and services within the City of Adelaide that can help you contribute to a circular economy: cityofadelaide.com.au/circular-adelaide
THE WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY
MULCH AND GARDEN WASTE
Larger quantities of garden green waste can be dropped off at the centre below. Rate paying residents can drop off up to 4 FREE trailer loads each year and will receive 50% discount on mulch purchases.
Green Waste Recycling and Mulch Centre War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide
ELECTRONIC WASTE (E-WASTE)
Products with a battery or a plug, like a hairdryer, are considered e-waste and are banned from landfill in SA.
These items cannot be placed in any of your kerbside bins. E-waste can be collected as part of your hard waste collection or can be dropped off for FREE at:
Unplug n' Drop electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au
Welland Solid Waste Services 158 Frederick St, Welland
Beverley Waste and Recycling Centre 2-6 Toogood Ave, Beverley
Adelaide Waste and Recycling Centre 181 Morphett Rd, North Plympton
Reuse and Recycle Hubs At four City of Adelaide facilities, for small e-waste only.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous household waste like pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, solvents, paints, pool chemicals etc. can be dropped off for FREE at four locations: North Plympton, Campbelltown, Edinburgh North and Healthfield.