Sturt bin day & collection schedule
City of Marion · SA 5047 · typically Fridays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Sturt waste collection overview
Sturt sits in the City of Marion area of SA, postcode 5047, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 12km South-West of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Sturt Reserve and the old Sturt Police Academy.
Most streets in Sturt are collected on a Friday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Sturt generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Marion
- Typical collection day: Friday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 5047
- Location: 12km South-West of Adelaide CBD
- State: SA
Which bins does Sturt have?
Here is what City of Marion collects from Sturt kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Sturt bin day at a glance
Recycling, general, or garden? The right bin on the right night, every time.
Your council sets the schedule. We just make it easy to find.
About your council's collection service
Sturt falls under City of Marion for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Marion provides a kerbside collection service in Sturt, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Marion 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 Marion website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.
An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.
Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. City of Marion asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Sturt can run early. Putting bins out on the evening before the Friday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Why does my neighbour in Sturt have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. In Sturt that mostly means Friday, though streets near a zone boundary can differ. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Summer bins need managing. A Sturt red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- 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.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Sturt bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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