For the safety of both visitors and staff, the City of Greater Geelong is extending the current arrangement at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre, which temporarily stopped accepting garden organics, soil and rubble in 2024.
The Geelong Resource Recovery Centre has faced ongoing challenges with traffic and capacity due to its small size and the large variety of materials being accepted for disposal.
During the stay on garden waste, soil and rubble during the site upgrades, there was a large improvement in the movement and safety around the site.
This extension will also allow the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre to prioritise difficult-to-recycle materials, which aren't accepted at other nearby facilities. This will support the City's ongoing efforts to reach its landfill diversion goals.
The change will remain in place until permanent safety upgrades are completed at the facility.
Residents can still dispose of garden organics, soil, and rubble at other drop-off locations within a 15 km radius of the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre such as Transformer Metals in North Geelong, Green Care Mulching in Moolap and Fyansford Waste Disposal.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
There has been a noticeable improvement in safety at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre during this time.With the site's limited capacity and the large volume of materials being processed, this temporary diversion has made a real difference. It allows for safer traffic flow and helps us better manage the site's resources, all while continuing to meet community needs.
Council Environment & Circular portfolio chair Elise Wilkinson
The community has adapted well to the changes at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre especially with other drop-off sites nearby.We're committed to making Geelong's waste management systems safer, more efficient and better equipped to serve our community.
A master plan for Geelong Resource Recovery Centre is currently being developed, and community members will have an opportunity to provide feedback. To stay updated, join the City's online engagement platform at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au .
