Mitchell Park bin day & collection schedule
City of Marion · SA 5043 · typically Thursdays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Mitchell Park waste collection overview
In Mitchell Park, postcode 5043, waste and recycling services come from City of Marion.
The suburb sits roughly 9km South of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Flinders University and the Tonsley innovation precinct nearby.
Most streets in Mitchell Park are collected on a Thursday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Mitchell Park. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Marion
- Typical collection day: Thursday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 5043
- Location: 9km South of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Mitchell Park have?
These are the bins City of Marion supplies to Mitchell Park households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Mitchell Park bin day at a glance
Every suburb has its own bin day. Here's yours.
Check the schedule, put the bins out, get on with it.
About your council's collection service
Mitchell Park falls under City of Marion for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Marion provides a kerbside collection service in Mitchell Park, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Marion 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 Marion website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: nappies and wipes
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.
Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.
Frequently asked questions
Are the bins different if I rent in Mitchell Park?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever City of Marion supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether City of Marion's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. City of Marion asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Mitchell Park 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
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on City of Marion's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and City of Marion tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- 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
Two Mitchell Park streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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