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Waterfall Gully bin day & collection schedule

Burnside · SA 5066 · typically Wednesdays

Waterfall Gully waste collection overview

Waterfall Gully is a SA suburb in postcode 5066, served by Burnside for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 9km E of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Waterfall Gully walking trail to Mount Lofty summit.

Most streets in Waterfall Gully have a Wednesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Burnside
  • Typical collection day: Wednesday
  • Postcode: 5066
  • Population: 1,100
  • Location: 9km E of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does Waterfall Gully have?

Burnside provides the following kerbside bins in Waterfall Gully. 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.

Waterfall Gully bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Waterfall Gully falls under Burnside 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 Burnside website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

BeaumontBurnside

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.
  • 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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Waterfall Gully 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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