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Plympton bin day & collection schedule

West Torrens · SA 5038 · typically Fridays

Plympton waste collection overview

Plympton is a SA suburb in postcode 5038, served by West Torrens for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 7km SW 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.

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

Key facts

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

Which bins does Plympton have?

West Torrens provides the following kerbside bins in Plympton. 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.

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.

  • 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 West Torrens website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

A single mobile phone contains traceable amounts of gold, silver and copper.

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?

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.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

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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