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West Beach bin day & collection schedule

City of Charles Sturt · SA 5024

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

West Beach waste collection overview

West Beach is a SA suburb in postcode 5024, served by City of Charles Sturt for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 8km W of Adelaide CBD.

Locals know it for the Adelaide Airport nearby.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Charles Sturt
  • Postcode: 5024
  • Location: 8km W of Adelaide CBD
  • State: SA

Which bins does West Beach have?

City of Charles Sturt provides the following kerbside bins in West Beach. 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.

West Beach bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

West Beach falls under City of Charles Sturt 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 Charles Sturt website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Henley BeachFulham

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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.
  • 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 West Beach 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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