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Henley Beach bin day & collection schedule

City of Charles Sturt · SA 5022

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Henley Beach waste collection overview

Henley Beach is a SA suburb in postcode 5022, served by City of Charles Sturt for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 10km W of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Henley Beach Esplanade and jetty.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Charles Sturt
  • Postcode: 5022
  • Location: 10km W of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Henley Beach have?

City of Charles Sturt provides the following kerbside bins in Henley Beach. 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.

Henley Beach bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Henley Beach falls under City of Charles Sturt 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 Charles Sturt 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

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

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.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

GrangeWest Beach

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Henley Beach 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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