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Fullarton bin day & collection schedule

Unley · SA 5063 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Fullarton waste collection overview

In Fullarton, postcode 5063, waste and recycling services come from Unley.

The suburb sits roughly 5km South-East of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Fullarton Park Community Centre.

Most streets in Fullarton have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.

Key facts

  • Council: Unley
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 5063
  • Population: 5,900
  • Location: 5km South-East of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Fullarton have?

The standard Fullarton lineup from Unley 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.

Fullarton bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Fullarton falls under Unley for waste and recycling collections.

  • Unley provides a kerbside collection service in Fullarton, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Unley 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 Unley website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Around 130 kilograms of food waste is thrown out per person in Australia each year.

Most of it could be diverted through a FOGO service or home composting. Food in landfill breaks down without oxygen and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When Unley shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later, so a Thursday run can become the following day. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every SA council, Unley included.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Unley asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Fullarton can run early. Putting bins out on the evening before the Thursday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

ParksideUnleyRose Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Fullarton bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Fullarton the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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