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Semaphore bin day & collection schedule

City of Port Adelaide Enfield · SA 5019

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Semaphore waste collection overview

Semaphore is a SA suburb in postcode 5019, served by City of Port Adelaide Enfield for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 16km NW of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Semaphore jetty and Esplanade.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Port Adelaide Enfield
  • Postcode: 5019
  • Location: 16km NW of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Semaphore have?

City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides the following kerbside bins in Semaphore. 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.

Semaphore bin day at a glance

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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Semaphore falls under City of Port Adelaide Enfield 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 Port Adelaide Enfield website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

It takes a plastic bottle centuries to break down in landfill.

The same bottle, recycled, can become new packaging, clothing fibre or carpet within months. Rigid plastic bottles are one of the easiest wins in the yellow bin.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Port AdelaideLargs Bay

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Semaphore 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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