Para Hills bin day & collection schedule
City of Salisbury · SA 5096
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Para Hills waste collection overview
Para Hills is a SA suburb in postcode 5096, served by City of Salisbury for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 15km North-East of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Paddocks Reserve and wetlands.
Collection days in Para Hills 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.
The rest of this page covers Para Hills's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Salisbury
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5096
- Location: 15km North-East of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Para Hills have?
Here is what City of Salisbury collects from Para Hills kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Para Hills 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
Para Hills falls under City of Salisbury for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Salisbury provides a kerbside collection service in Para Hills, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Salisbury 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 Salisbury website for the official policy and any service updates.
Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays
The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.
Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the yellow recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in SA.
What happens if I miss bin night in Para Hills?
General waste catches up next week, but City of Salisbury collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, City of Salisbury may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Para Hills?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Salisbury 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
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Salisbury collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Summer bins need managing. A Para Hills 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.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Para Hills means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Para Hills street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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