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Dover Gardens bin day & collection schedule

City of Marion · SA 5048 · typically Fridays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Dover Gardens waste collection overview

Dover Gardens is a SA suburb in postcode 5048, served by City of Marion for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 11km SW of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Westfield Marion nearby.

Most streets in Dover Gardens 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 Dover Gardens. 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: 5048
  • Location: 11km SW of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Dover Gardens have?

City of Marion provides the following kerbside bins in Dover Gardens. 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.

Dover Gardens bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Dover Gardens 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.

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

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

Oaklands ParkSeacombe GardensWarradale

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.
  • 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.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Dover Gardens 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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