Your waste and recycling guide

What to do with it?

Empty aerosol cans can be placed in the recycling bin.

What to do with it?

Drop off barbecue gas bottles (up to 9kg) for free at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre in Douro St North Geelong.

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Safe Storage of Your Gas Bottle:

It is best to store gas bottles outdoors in a well ventilated space. Gas bottles should never be stored indoors.

Gas bottles should always be stored upright. Do not store gas bottles near an ignition source.

If you store your BBQ or patio heater indoors, when not in use, you should always detach the gas bottle first and store it separately outdoors.

What to do with it?

Can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery centres.

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Find out what you can drop off for free at the Geelong Resource Recovery centre.

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Blenders including stick blenders are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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These wire ties cannot be recycled and should be placed in your rubbish bin.

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Bread Makers are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Can be dropped off at the Geelong or Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre at no cost.

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Coffee machines are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Compact disks players are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Empty deodorant cans can be placed in your yellow lid recycling bin.

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Electric fans are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

What to do with it?

Electric heaters are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

Did you know?

They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Electric tools are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Drop off at the Geelong or Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre. There is no charge.

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Drop off in the metal bins at the Drysdale of Geelong Resource Recovery centres.

These items can not be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin.

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Hairdryers are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

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Hand food mixers are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

What to do with it?

Drop it off for free at either the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

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Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Empty insect aerosol cans can be placed in your yellow lid recycling bin.

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Large household appliances like fridges and freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers are classified as e-waste.

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They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Place in the metal bin.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

Alternatively,residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Lawn mowers are classified as e-waste.

Did you know?

They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Place in the metal bin.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

Alternatively,residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Drop off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Metal pots and pans cannot go into the kerbside recycling bin.

What to do with it?

Drop off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres

Did you know?

Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

What to do with it?

Free to take to the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres for recycling.

Did you know?

Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Ovens are classified as e-waste.

Did you know?

They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Place in the metal bin.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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What to do with it?

Place in the metal bins at the Drysdale and Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Metal saucepans cannot be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin.

What to do with it?

Drop off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Did you know?

Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Stoves are classified as e-waste.

Did you know?

They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Place in the metal bin.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

Alternatively, residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

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Tinsel cannot be recycled, so reuse it for crafts or donate it to a cause that needs more decorations. 

Otherwise, it goes in the general rubbish bin. 

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What to do with it?

Washing machines are classified as e-waste.

Did you know?

They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.

Place in the metal bin.

Take your e-waste to a better place. Find out more.

Alternatively,residents are now able to have their bulky household items picked up from their property.

For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page.

What to do with it?

Wire can be taken to either the Geelong or Drysdale Resource Recovery centre.

Disposal fees apply.

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