Flagstaff Hill bin day & collection schedule
City of Onkaparinga · SA 5159
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Flagstaff Hill waste collection overview
City of Onkaparinga handles the bins in Flagstaff Hill, a SA suburb in postcode 5159.
The suburb sits roughly 17km South of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park.
Collection days in Flagstaff Hill are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
The rest of this page covers Flagstaff Hill's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Onkaparinga
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5159
- Location: 17km South of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Flagstaff Hill have?
The standard Flagstaff Hill lineup from City of Onkaparinga is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Flagstaff Hill bin day at a glance
New to the street, or just never sure? The bin day is sorted.
Enter your address and see exactly which bins go out and when.
About your council's collection service
Flagstaff Hill falls under City of Onkaparinga for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Onkaparinga provides a kerbside collection service in Flagstaff Hill, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Onkaparinga website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit City of Onkaparinga website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Australia generates more than 67 million tonnes of waste per year.
That's roughly 2.7 tonnes per person. Around 60% is currently diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery programs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. South Australia has run container deposits since 1977, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
City of Onkaparinga offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Flagstaff Hill, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Flagstaff Hill?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Onkaparinga runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Summer bins need managing. A Flagstaff Hill red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Flagstaff Hill 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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