Hackham bin day & collection schedule
City of Onkaparinga · SA 5163
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Hackham waste collection overview
Hackham sits in the City of Onkaparinga area of SA, postcode 5163, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 28km South of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Onkaparinga River National Park nearby.
Collection days in Hackham 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.
Everything below applies to Hackham generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Onkaparinga
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5163
- Location: 28km South of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Hackham have?
Here is what City of Onkaparinga collects from Hackham kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Hackham 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
Hackham falls under City of Onkaparinga for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Onkaparinga provides a kerbside collection service in Hackham, 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.
Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays
The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.
Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as recycling contamination?
Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Hackham can send a whole truck to landfill, and City of Onkaparinga can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks City of Onkaparinga runs use an automated arm, and bins in Hackham blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
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 Hackham, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Onkaparinga collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Hackham households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- 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.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Hackham street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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