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Hillcrest bin day & collection schedule

City of Port Adelaide Enfield · SA 5086

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hillcrest waste collection overview

Hillcrest is a SA suburb in postcode 5086, served by City of Port Adelaide Enfield for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 10km NE of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Hillcrest reserves.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Port Adelaide Enfield
  • Postcode: 5086
  • Location: 10km NE of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Hillcrest have?

City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides the following kerbside bins in Hillcrest. 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.

Hillcrest bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Hillcrest falls under City of Port Adelaide Enfield 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 Port Adelaide Enfield website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

It takes a plastic bottle centuries to break down in landfill.

The same bottle, recycled, can become new packaging, clothing fibre or carpet within months. Rigid plastic bottles are one of the easiest wins in the yellow bin.

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 counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Hillcrest 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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