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Unley bin day & collection schedule

Unley · SA 5061 · typically Mondays

Unley waste collection overview

Unley is a SA suburb in postcode 5061, served by Unley for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 3km S of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Unley Road shopping strip and Orphanage Park.

Most streets in Unley have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Unley
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 5061
  • Population: 10,600
  • Location: 3km S of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Unley have?

Unley provides the following kerbside bins in Unley. 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.

Unley bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Unley falls under Unley 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 Unley website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

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.

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 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

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

Hyde ParkParksideFullartonGoodwood

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Unley 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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