Hillbank bin day & collection schedule
City of Playford · SA 5112
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Hillbank waste collection overview
In Hillbank, postcode 5112, waste and recycling services come from City of Playford.
The suburb sits roughly 27km North-East of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Adams Creek reserve.
Collection days in Hillbank 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.
Below is the Hillbank rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Playford
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5112
- Location: 27km North-East of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Hillbank have?
The standard Hillbank lineup from City of Playford 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.
Hillbank bin day at a glance
No more standing at the kerb at 7am wondering if it's recycling week.
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About your council's collection service
Hillbank falls under City of Playford for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Playford provides a kerbside collection service in Hillbank, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Playford 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 Playford website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: batteries
Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..
Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.
Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.
Frequently asked questions
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, City of Playford included.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Hillbank?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Playford 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.
Why was my bin in Hillbank not collected?
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. City of Playford has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- 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.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Playford collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Hillbank streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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