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Corio bin day & collection schedule

Greater Geelong City · VIC 3214

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Corio waste collection overview

Greater Geelong City handles the bins in Corio, a VIC suburb in postcode 3214.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Corio. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Geelong City
  • Postcode: 3214
  • Population: 15,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Corio have?

Corio homes get the bins below from Greater Geelong City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Corio bin day at a glance

Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.

Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.

About your council's collection service

Corio falls under Greater Geelong City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Greater Geelong City Council provides kerbside collection across the Geelong urban area, including residential, heritage, and growth corridor suburbs.
  • The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Geelong's diverse residential mix, from heritage homes in the inner suburbs to newer estates like Lara, means collection days and services can vary significantly by area.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Greater Geelong City website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

Are the bins different if I rent in Corio?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Greater Geelong City supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Why was my bin in Corio not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Greater Geelong City has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

Why does my neighbour in Corio have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Corio vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.

GeelongBelmontLaraNewtown

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Greater Geelong City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Corio street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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