West Beach bin day & collection schedule
City of Charles Sturt · SA 5024
Schedule data last verified: August 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 West of Adelaide CBD.
Locals know it for the Adelaide Airport nearby.
Collection days in West Beach are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to West Beach generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Charles Sturt
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 5024
- Location: 8km West 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.
- City of Charles Sturt provides a kerbside collection service in West Beach, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Charles Sturt 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 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
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Are the bins different if I rent in West Beach?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever City of Charles Sturt supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. City of Charles Sturt asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in West Beach can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them 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.
Quick tips for bin night
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in West Beach means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most West Beach households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
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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