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Geelong bin day & collection schedule

Greater Geelong City · VIC 3220

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Geelong waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Geelong (VIC 3220) is run by Greater Geelong City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

Everything below applies to Geelong generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Geelong City
  • Postcode: 3220
  • Population: 12,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Geelong have?

Greater Geelong City provides the following kerbside bins in Geelong. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Geelong bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Geelong 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.

Did you know?

Soft plastics make up roughly 5% of household rubbish by weight.

Shopping bags, cling wrap, and bread bags aren't recyclable via kerbside collection. Many supermarkets run soft plastics drop-off programs as an alternative.

Frequently asked questions

Are the bins different if I rent in Geelong?

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.

What goes in the green bin?

Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Greater Geelong City runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Geelong?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Greater Geelong City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

NewtownBelmontCorioLara

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Geelong red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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