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Collection, calendars and maps

To support the district's growth and ensure services remain efficient and reliable, the following updates were introduced on 30 June 2025.

Collection Day Boundaries

Some collection boundaries were revised. In certain areas, the day bins are collected has changed, while in others it has stayed the same.

Boundaries now follow major road corridors where possible.

Bin Collection Schedule

The previous Zone A and B system for yellow and green bin collection has been replaced with a consistent week-by-week schedule across the whole district.

While the schedule of which bins are collected each week has changed, the frequency of collection for all bins remains the same. This change simplifies the service and makes it easier for you to remember which bins to place out.

All properties now have the same bins collected on their scheduled collection day.

Kerbside Waste Collection Calendar 2026/2027

There are various ways to determine your collection day:

Individual Kerbside Collection Day Maps

How to place your bins for collection on the kerbside:

  • Place bins 50cm apart where possible and 50cm from surrounding objects (e.g. poles, trees, cars etc.).
  • Place bins adjacent to the kerb.
  • Do not place bins on the road.
  • Place bins so the front of the bin with the Council logo facing the road.
  • Place bins adjacent to the kerb between 4pm the day before collection day and 6am on collection day.
  • Bins must not be placed adjacent to the kerb any earlier than 4pm the day before collection day.
  • Bins must not be left out after 11:59pm the day after bins have been collected. For example:
    If collection day is Wednesday, the earliest bins can be put out adjacent to the kerb is after 4pm on Tuesday. Bins must then be brought in off the kerb before 11:59pm on Thursday.

Putting Bins on the Kerb Infographic

Bins may not be collected if they:

  • are contaminated or contain prohibited materials;
  • exceed 60kg in weight;
  • are not a suitable Council branded wheelie bin - applicable for blue or red and yellow bins only;
  • do not comply with Council specifications i.e. green body and lid, 240L in capacity - applicable for green bins only;
  • are an unapproved additional service;
  • are overfilled and prevent the lid from closing;
  • are outside of the collection area; or
  • are in an inaccessible or inappropriate placement location.

To report a missed bin collection, please complete the missed bin online form.

For enquiries related to damaged or stolen bins, please email Solo Resource Recovery at Adelaide.ops@solo.com.au or phone (08) 8159 5061.

Alternatively, please contact Council's customer service via email at council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au or phone 8391 7200.