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Para Hills bin day & collection schedule

City of Salisbury · SA 5096

Schedule data last verified: July 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 NE of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Paddocks Reserve and wetlands.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Salisbury
  • Postcode: 5096
  • Location: 15km NE of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Para Hills have?

City of Salisbury provides the following kerbside bins in Para Hills. 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.

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.

  • 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 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?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

Nearby suburbs

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

Gulfview HeightsIngle FarmSalisbury East

Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Para Hills 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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