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Darlington bin day & collection schedule

City of Marion · SA 5047 · typically Fridays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Darlington waste collection overview

Darlington is a SA suburb in postcode 5047, served by City of Marion for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 13km S of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Darlington upgrade interchange on the Southern Expressway.

Most streets in Darlington have a Friday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Marion
  • Typical collection day: Friday
  • Postcode: 5047
  • Location: 13km S of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Darlington have?

City of Marion provides the following kerbside bins in Darlington. 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.

Darlington bin day at a glance

Recycling, general, or garden? The right bin on the right night, every time.

Your council sets the schedule. We just make it easy to find.

About your council's collection service

Darlington 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.

Did you know?

Bagged recycling is one of the most common reasons a load is rejected.

Sorting machines and staff cannot open every bag, so anything tied up inside is treated as contamination. Tipping recyclables in loose solves the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

SturtSeacombe HeightsBedford Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • 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.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Darlington 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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