Semaphore bin day & collection schedule
City of Port Adelaide Enfield · SA 5019
Schedule data last verified: August 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 North-West of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Semaphore jetty and Esplanade.
Collection days in Semaphore are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
The rest of this page covers Semaphore's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5019
- Location: 16km North-West of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Semaphore have?
The standard Semaphore lineup from City of Port Adelaide Enfield is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Semaphore bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Semaphore falls under City of Port Adelaide Enfield for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield provides a kerbside collection service in Semaphore, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Port Adelaide Enfield 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 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 get rid of furniture or a mattress in Semaphore?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Port Adelaide Enfield runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. South Australia has run container deposits since 1977, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Semaphore's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Semaphore bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and City of Port Adelaide Enfield tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Semaphore streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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