Smithfield bin day & collection schedule
City of Playford · SA 5114
Schedule data last verified: August 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 North of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Smithfield station on the Gawler line.
Collection days in Smithfield 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.
Everything below applies to Smithfield generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Playford
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5114
- Location: 28km North of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Smithfield have?
Smithfield homes get the bins below from City of Playford. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
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About your council's collection service
Smithfield falls under City of Playford for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Playford provides a kerbside collection service in Smithfield, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Playford 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 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?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If City of Playford 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.
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 City of Playford runs use an automated arm, and bins in Smithfield blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and City of Playford tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and City of Playford's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
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