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11 September 2026

Spring is a great time to clear out clutter, tidy the garden and give unwanted items a second life. Councils across South Australia offer a range of services, programs and events that can help residents clean up their homes and properties while reducing waste.

City of Tea Tree Gully

Spring clothes swap
Saturday, 12 September 2026, 9:30am to 12:00pm

Refresh your wardrobe while giving pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories a new life at this spring clothes swap. Bring 5-10 clean, quality items and swap them for something new-to-you.

Find out more at City of Tea Tree Gully.

City of Salisbury

Free Garden Organics Drop-off
Tuesday, 1 September to Monday, 30 November 2026

Give your garden a spring tidy and dispose of grass clippings, tree branches and weeds for free at participating resource recovery centres. Residents need a valid voucher before dropping off garden organics at Pooraka or Edinburgh North.

To book your voucher, visit City of Salisbury.

Port Pirie Regional Council

Free Waste Disposal Days
Sunday, 27 September 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Clear excess vegetation from your yard and prepare your property for fire danger season with the council’s free green waste disposal days. Residential quantities can be dropped off at the Port Pirie or Crystal Brook Waste Transfer Stations during their scheduled times.

Find out more at Port Pirie Regional Council.

City of Holdfast Bay

Monthly Waste Information Stall
Glenelg: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Brighton: Friday, 2 October 2026

Get answers to your recycling and waste questions at the monthly information stalls at Brighton and Glenelg Library. An Environment Officer will help residents work out what belongs in each bin and share practical ways to reduce household waste.

Find out more about the Glenelg and Brighton stalls at City of Holdfast Bay.

City of Marion

Buy, Swap, Sell Family Market
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Give unwanted household treasures a new home at the Buy, Swap, Sell Family Market at Trott Park Community Centre. Residents can sell quality pre-loved baby and children's clothes, toys and equipment while helping useful items stay in circulation.

Find out more at City of Marion.

Adelaide Hills Council

Green Organics Drop-off Days
Various date

Clear green waste from your property during scheduled free drop-off days and help prepare for the fire season. All collected material is recycled into high-quality mulch.

Check the dates at Adelaide Hills Council.

City of Mount Gambier

ReUse Market
Various dates

Give unwanted items a second life by donating good-quality household and garden goods to the ReUse Market. Useful items can include furniture, bikes, sporting equipment, garden gear and building materials, helping keep reusable goods out of landfill.

Check the open days at City of Mount Gambier.

Repair Cafes

Repair cafes provide a practical way to fix broken household items before replacing them. Skilled volunteers can help residents repair treasured belongings while sharing skills, reducing waste and supporting a local culture of reuse.

Find a Repair Cafe near you.

Hard Waste Collections

Planning a major declutter? Check what hard waste collection service your council offers before putting unwanted bulky items out for collection. Many councils provide residents with free hard waste collections or tip vouchers each financial year, helping households dispose of larger items responsibly.

Check your local council to see what’s on offer.

A good spring clean can make your home feel less cluttered and can help keep useful items in circulation. Check your council's website for local collection dates, drop-off options and recycling advice before you start clearing out.

Image credit: City of Mitcham.