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Recycling

08 May 2024

More awards for Dell Eco Reef and sustainable bridges

Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards.
13 May 2024

Council investing in waste management future

The Greater Geelong Council is investing in major waste facility upgrades as it prepares to introduce kerbside bin reforms that will help keep more household waste out of landfill.
09 Sep 2024

Clever and creative solution addresses illegal dumping

We’re leveraging technology, data and innovation to tackle illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong charity shop.
11 Nov 2024

Old trucks in new track to do the trick at Landy Field

One of the City of Greater Geelong’s most well-known sporting precincts will use more than 50 tonnes of recycled crumbed rubber in upgrade works at the facility.

A printable poster showing you what goes in each of your three household bins.

What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Arabic 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Burmese 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Croatian 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Dari 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - English 1 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Greek 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Hazaragi 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Hindi 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Italian 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Karen 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Macedonian 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Persian 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Punjabi 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Simplified Chinese 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Sinhalese 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Swahili 2 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Urdu 1 MB | pdf
What Goes in Your Bin Poster - Vietnamese 2 MB | pdf

Recycling and Waste Collection System Council Policy

Request a Copy of Septic Plans

We may be able to provide you with a copy of plans of your septic or other waste water treatment system, if a permit has been issued.

Report overdose matter and/or bodily fluids

We are responsible for the clean up of blood, bodily fluids and overdose matter found on public land. 
 

Report a syringe found on public land

We are responsible for the cleanup of any syringes found on public land, such as footpaths, nature strips and reserves.