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Parkside bin day & collection schedule

Unley · SA 5063 · typically Wednesdays

Parkside waste collection overview

Parkside is a SA suburb in postcode 5063, served by Unley for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 4km SE of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Belair Road cafes and Parkside cricket ground.

Most streets in Parkside have a Wednesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Unley
  • Typical collection day: Wednesday
  • Postcode: 5063
  • Population: 7,800
  • Location: 4km SE of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Parkside have?

Unley provides the following kerbside bins in Parkside. 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.

Parkside bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Parkside falls under Unley 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 Unley website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

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.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

UnleyFullartonHyde Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Parkside 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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