Rubbish Collection & Recycling
Adelaide City Council’s new recycling system means new rubbish bins and a new collection schedule. Find out what you can put in your bins and view the calendar below for collection dates in your area.
Collection Calendar
Download the 2010 Rubbish Collection Calendar
» Adelaide CBD (PDF, 695Kb)
» North Adelaide (PDF, 699Kb)
Should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding the delivery of your Three Bin System, please contact:
Customer Service
Phone: 8203 7203
Email: City@adelaidecitycouncil.com
FAQs
Who should I contact if my bins/ lid is damaged, or missing?
Contact Customer Service on 8203 7203 or City@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Who should I contact if I experience unsatisfactory service?
Contact Customer Service on 8203 7203 or City@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Who should I contact if my bin has not been emptied?
Call the Waste Collection Hotline on 8295 5077.
Where does your Garbage go?
The Adelaide City Council’s household garbage is baled and sent to a landfill. Please help reduce the waste by separating waste and recycling as much as possible.
Why are some items not recyclable?
- Some items are made from a variety of materials that cannot be separated (chocolate and chip packets have plastic outer with an aluminium inner).
- Ceramics, window glass and mirrors have a different melting point to ordinary glass.
- Videotapes, strapping, string and rope can get caught in machinery, causing breakdowns.
- Broken glass, nappies and dirty pot plant containers can be an occupational health and safety issue.
What if I don’t receive the Green Organics Service?
If you do not currently receive the Green Organics Service and would like to find out more, please contact the Adelaide City Council Customer Centre on 8203 7203.
Alternatively, the Adelaide City Council operates a Green Waste Recycling Centre at the Nursery site on War Memorial Drive in North Adelaide. Green Waste Recycling is open to the public and residents for dumping organic waste -- the service is free for residents of the Adelaide City Council. The centre also sells a range of mulches and compost. To enquire about this service, please call 8203 7502.
What if I need to recycle large items or quantities?
The Council operates a Green Waste Recycling Centre for dumping organic matter, that is free for Adelaide City residents. The centre also houses a nursery that sells mulch, compost and annual plants.
Additional hard rubbish meant for recycling can be disposed through the various services offered by the Wingfield Waste & Recycling Centre.