Hoarding concerns
Sometimes residents are concerned about the aesthetics of neighbouring houses and properties.
Caring for our bays
Help protect our precious coast.
The cost of illegally dumped rubbish
Illegal dumping not only costs the community money, it damages the environment and causes other hazards.
Illegal dumping - don't let them get away with it
Find out how to stop illegal dumping, and explore ways to dispose of your rubbish responsibly.
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.
Illegal dumping - don't let them get away with it
Find out how to stop illegal dumping, and explore ways to dispose of your rubbish responsibly.
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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The cost of illegally dumped rubbish
Illegal dumping not only costs the community money, it damages the environment and causes other hazards.
Food Business - Rubbish storage
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Asset Protection Plan
We may ask you to prepare an Asset Protection Plan to demonstrate how you will protect the site and reduce the likelihood of damage during the setup, delivery and pack up of your event.
Prohibited food waste for pigs
Under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 it is illegal to feed food waste containing meat/animal by-products to pigs.