Morphett Vale bin day & collection schedule
City of Onkaparinga · SA 5162
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Morphett Vale waste collection overview
In Morphett Vale, postcode 5162, waste and recycling services come from City of Onkaparinga.
The suburb sits roughly 26km South of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
Collection days in Morphett Vale 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 Morphett Vale 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: 5162
- Location: 26km South of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Morphett Vale have?
Morphett Vale homes get the bins below from City of Onkaparinga. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Morphett Vale 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
Morphett Vale falls under City of Onkaparinga for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Onkaparinga provides a kerbside collection service in Morphett Vale, 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.
Did you know?
Garden organics diverted from landfill become compost and mulch.
A full, clean green-lid bin is genuinely valuable. The material is processed into soil amendment used on farms, council parks, and revegetation projects.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If City of Onkaparinga runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Why does my neighbour in Morphett Vale have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Morphett Vale vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Morphett Vale?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Onkaparinga 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.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Morphett Vale means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- Summer bins need managing. A Morphett Vale red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
Get the schedule for your street
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Morphett Vale. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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