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Hoarding concerns
Sometimes residents are concerned about the aesthetics of neighbouring houses and properties.

There is a distinct difference between an unsightly property and hoarding.

Hoarding is defined by the Department of Health as:

...the persistent accumulation of and lack of ability to relinquish large numbers of objects or living animals resulting in extreme clutter in or around premises.

More information is available at the Department of Health website.

 Complaints about unsightly or untidy properties are handled by our Amenity Officers within our Local Laws Department.

Concerns about residents hoarding can be referred to our Environmental Health Unit on 03 5272 4411.

Use of residential waste bins
The City of Greater Geelong is aware that some residents have attached political and other advertising materials to their household wheelie bins.  Please be aware that the City of Greater Geelong provide these bins to households as part of our residential bin services to enable responsible disposal and recycling of rubbish.  These bins remain the property of the City of Greater Geelong and as such must not have materials affixed to them.
Hoarding concerns
Sometimes residents are concerned about the aesthetics of neighbouring houses and properties.
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