Rubbish and recycling

Due to the upcoming public holidays, bin deliveries and repairs may take longer than the usual three days. Bin collections will continue as normal.

The Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station in Douro Street is closed until further notice.

Everything you need to know about Greater Geelong's waste services.

Collection

Bin services Check your collection day and manage your rubbish services

Hard waste and mattresses Book or manage your hard waste or mattress collection

Public bins Tell us if you find an issue with a public or dog poo bin

Recycling programs and initiatives

Recycling guide A–Z of recycling

Rethink Advice to help you minimise waste and live sustainably

Compost at home Purchase a subsidised compost bin for your property

Which Bin poster A printable poster showing you what goes in each bin

Fridge magnet Request a Which Bin fridge magnet for your home

Apartments and shared bins Printable posters for spaces with shared bins

Resource and recovery centres

Find out more about time, fees and location.

Transition to 4-bin system
Read about upcoming plans and changes to waste and recycling.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags

We Acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the Land, Waterways and Skies. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We Acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are part of our Greater Geelong community today.