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Elizabeth bin day & collection schedule

City of Playford · SA 5112

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Elizabeth waste collection overview

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

The suburb sits roughly 25km N of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Elizabeth City Centre shopping complex.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Playford
  • Postcode: 5112
  • Location: 25km N of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Elizabeth have?

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.

An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.

Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.

Frequently asked questions

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Elizabeth EastElizabeth ValeHillbankDavoren Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • 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 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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