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Elizabeth East bin day & collection schedule

City of Playford · SA 5112

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Elizabeth East waste collection overview

Elizabeth East is a SA suburb in postcode 5112, served by City of Playford for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 24km N of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Elizabeth Rise shopping centre.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Playford
  • Postcode: 5112
  • Location: 24km N of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Elizabeth East have?

City of Playford provides the following kerbside bins in Elizabeth East. 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.

Elizabeth East 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

Elizabeth East falls under City of Playford 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 Playford website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Lithium batteries cause hundreds of fires in waste trucks and facilities every year.

A button battery or vape tossed in a kerbside bin can ignite under pressure. Batteries belong at a dedicated drop-off, never in any of your three bins.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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 is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Nearby suburbs

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

ElizabethElizabeth Vale

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Elizabeth East 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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