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Tonsley bin day & collection schedule

City of Marion · SA 5042 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Tonsley waste collection overview

Tonsley is a SA suburb in postcode 5042, served by City of Marion for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 10km S of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the the Tonsley Innovation District on the former Mitsubishi site.

Most streets in Tonsley have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Marion
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 5042
  • Location: 10km S of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Tonsley have?

City of Marion provides the following kerbside bins in Tonsley. 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.

Tonsley bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Tonsley falls under City of Marion 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 Marion website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Australia.

Phones, laptops, and cables shouldn't go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations or library branches.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.

Clovelly ParkBedford ParkMitchell Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Tonsley 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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