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Bedford Park bin day & collection schedule

City of Marion · SA 5042 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Bedford Park waste collection overview

Bedford Park is a SA suburb in postcode 5042, served by City of Marion for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 10km S of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre.

Most streets in Bedford Park have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Bedford Park. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: City of Marion
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 5042
  • Location: 10km S of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Bedford Park have?

City of Marion provides the following kerbside bins in Bedford Park. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Bedford Park bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Bedford Park falls under City of Marion for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit City of Marion website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Clovelly ParkTonsleyMitchell Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Bedford Park vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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