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Elizabeth Vale bin day & collection schedule

City of Playford · SA 5112

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Elizabeth Vale waste collection overview

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

The suburb sits roughly 23km N of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Lyell McEwin Hospital.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Playford
  • Postcode: 5112
  • Location: 23km N of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Elizabeth Vale have?

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

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

ElizabethElizabeth East

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • 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 Elizabeth Vale 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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