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Smithfield bin day & collection schedule

City of Playford · SA 5114

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Smithfield waste collection overview

Smithfield is a SA suburb in postcode 5114, served by City of Playford for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 28km N of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Smithfield station on the Gawler line.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Playford
  • Postcode: 5114
  • Location: 28km N of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Smithfield have?

City of Playford provides the following kerbside bins in Smithfield. 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.

Smithfield bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Smithfield falls under City of Playford 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 Playford website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

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 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 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.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Smithfield 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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