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Plympton bin day & collection schedule

West Torrens · SA 5038 · typically Fridays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Plympton waste collection overview

Plympton sits in the West Torrens area of SA, postcode 5038, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 7km South-West of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Plympton Park oval and Morphett Road shops.

Most streets in Plympton have a Friday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Below is the Plympton rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: West Torrens
  • Typical collection day: Friday
  • Postcode: 5038
  • Population: 5,100
  • Location: 7km South-West of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Plympton have?

Here is what West Torrens collects from Plympton kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Plympton bin day at a glance

The footpaths are fresh, the parks are still being planted, and your bins still go out every week.

New suburb, same story. Every household in the area has a collection day. Here's yours.

About your council's collection service

Plympton falls under West Torrens for waste and recycling collections.

  • West Torrens provides a kerbside collection service in Plympton, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the West Torrens 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 West Torrens website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

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Australians hoard millions of unused phones in drawers. Dropping them at an e-waste collection point recovers those metals and keeps hazardous components out of landfill.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin?

Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If West Torrens 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.

Are the bins different if I rent in Plympton?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever West Torrens 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.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks West Torrens runs use an automated arm, and bins in Plympton blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.

MarlestonHiltonCamden Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Plympton bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Plympton 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

Bin days in Plympton 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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