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Better for Geelong compost hits shelves at Mitre 10

The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating a major milestone in its circular economy program, with 25‑litre bags of locally made Better for Geelong compost now available at Fagg’s Mitre 10 South Geelong and Wallington stores.

Community Waste Hero - Jess Hobbs

When Jess Hobbs began volunteering on the organising committee of her children's school fair, she was shocked at the amount of waste the event produced. She wondered why the school's teachings on composting and recycling in the classroom did not transfer over to the school fair.

A new era announced for Douro Street recycling and resource recovery

The Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station (GRRC) on Douro Street will be transformed into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, designed to meet the region's needs over the coming decades.

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

We have made the decision to close the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station in Douro Street until further notice due to safety concerns.

Recycling Campaign turns its attention to new arrivals and visitors

New estates and areas with a higher proportion of summer holiday visitors are the fresh focus of a successful recycling education campaign, which has already seen contamination in Greater Geelong’s yellow bins fall by 200 tonnes a year.

City crews battle illegal dumping as ratepayers bear the cost

Council crews are working tirelessly to clean up after illegal dumpers, but the frustration is mounting as organised offenders continue to target our city and leave ratepayers footing the bill.

Council defers glass bin rollout and urges Victorian Government for greater flexibility

Council has deferred committing to the introduction of a kerbside glass recycling service and will continue to lobby the Victorian Government for greater flexibility, amid concerns of inefficiencies and significant costs to councils and the community.

Council maintains position on future waste management

Council has reaffirmed its position on Energy from Waste (EfW) solutions and future waste operations following a report tabled at Tuesday’s council meeting.

AgriTech students explore sustainability at Geelong’s compost facility

High school students have been getting their hands dirty at the City’s Anakie Organics Processing Facility as part of Geelong Tech School’s immersive AgriTech program.

Calling all green thumbs: free community compost day returns this spring

This spring, the City of Greater Geelong is teaming up with local community gardens to give away free samples of Better for Geelong compost – made locally from recycled green bin waste.

Time to tree-cycle after Christmas

When the festive season starts to fizzle, what happens to your natural Christmas tree? The City of Greater Geelong’s Waste team has a few easy, eco-friendly ways to help residents wrap up Christmas responsibly.

Take home a piece of Geelong’s history

The Armstrong Creek Boomerang Bags group is selling another 100 bags made from flags donated by the City.