Your waste and recycling guide

Best option for disposal:

Air conditioners are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Geelong Resource Recovery Centre is closed until further notice.

Otherwise:

Air conditioners are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Air fryers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the air fryer is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Broken: All amplifiers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or check with the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the amplifier is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace.

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Audio equipment is classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre of the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre if it considered a small appliance.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the equipment is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace.

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small audio equipment during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Batteries are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or EcoBatt locations.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Otherwise:

Batteries can also be dropped off for free at:

• ALDI, IGA and Woolworths stores accept household batteries. Many independent supermarkets do as well, but check first. 
• Any of our Customer Service Centres, the Lara Library and the Recycling Station located in the foyer of Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct in central Geelong. 
• Bunnings stores accept household batteries, as well as larger lithium ion batteries from power tools. 

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Battery operated toys are classified as e-waste and cannot be placed in any kerbside collection bins. They can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Otherwise:

Working: If the toys are still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept them or try selling through an online marketplace. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small battery operated toys during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Drop off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

Blenders, including stick blenders, are e-waste. In Victoria it is against the law to place e-waste in kerbside collection bins.

Otherwise:

Working: If the blender is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Bread Makers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Cameras are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Otherwise:

Working: If the camera is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small cameras during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Cassette players are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

CD players are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Christmas fairy lights are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bins. 

Best option for disposal:

Clothes dryers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Clothes dryers are one of the household waste items residents are able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Coffee machines are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the machine is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Computer equipment including laptop computers, printers and scanners are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

You can also drop off your computer equipment for free at:

- Participating Officeworks stores. 

- PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small computer equipment during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Desk phones are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Dishwashers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Dishwashers are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

DVD players are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

E cigarettes (vapes) must not be placed in any of your kerbside bins.

It is against the law to place e-waste in kerbside bins in Victoria.

If the battery can be removed safely it can be taken to one of many local battery drop off points.

A trial of vape collection recycling bins is operating until the end of January 2026.

Trial collection bins are located at The Nest Youth Hub and The fOrT Youth Hub.

Otherwise:

You can receive email updates on how to safely dispose of vapes, as well as other recycling tips by subscribing to Rethink Your Rubbish. 

Best option for disposal:

E-waste is any unwanted electrical or electronic product which connects to a power plug or requires a battery. 

It is against the law in Victoria to place e-waste in any kerbside bin.

E-waste can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or small e-waste can be dropped off at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Many residents can have large e-waste items picked up directly from their residence as part of the hard waste collection service. 

Small e-waste items can be placed in the Recycling Station located in the foyer of Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct in central Geelong. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Electric blankets are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Electric fans are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the electric fan is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or giving it away through an online marketplace.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Electric frying pans are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the electric frying pan is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it, or try selling or donating it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Electric heaters are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Electric razors are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Electric toothbrushes are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Electric toy trains are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Electrical wire and cables are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Emergency beacons must be disabled before disposal.

Check the beacon manufacturer’s instructions for disablement and disposal and follow instructions. Make sure you update your registration details.  

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Energy saving lights and other compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and tubes are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bins. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Floppy Disks are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Small e-waste items can be placed in the Recycling Station located in the foyer of Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct in central Geelong. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Food processors are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the food processor is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or donating it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Freezers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Freezers are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Gaming consoles are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centres or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Hairdryers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Hand food mixers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Headphones are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

If your headphones are a phone accessory, they can also be dropped off for free at Officeworks stores. 

Small e-waste items, including small headphones, can be dropped off for free at the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct recycling station. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Ice cream makers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Kettles are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Best option for disposal:

Metal keys can be disposed of for free in the metal bin and electronic keys should be placed in the e-waste collection at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre. 

Best option for disposal:

Lamps are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Large household appliances like fridges and freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Residents may be eligible to have bulky household waste items picked up from their property as part of their rates payment.

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

Best option for disposal:

Laundry irons are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Lawn mowers can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Microwave ovens are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or at the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Residents may be eligible to have bulky household waste items picked up from their property as part of their rates payment.

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

Best option for disposal:

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

All Woolworths supermarkets have mobile phone recycling bins. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

If you are unable to use Woolworth's recycling service there are many other businesses and community centres that accept phones for recycling. Check MobileMuster for your nearest drop off outlet.

It is good practice to factory reset your phone in the settings and remove the sim card to protect your information.

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Modems are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

You can also recycle your modem through MobileMuster. Click here to find your nearest drop off point.

If the modem is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace.

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Ovens are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Residents may be eligible to have bulky household waste items picked up from their property as part of their rates payment.

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

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Place in your red lid rubbish bin or recycle for free through retailer Big W's Toys for Joy program.

If an item is still in good condition, consider giving toys a second life. Op shops or charity groups like Geelong Mums accept specific toys, otherwise give away to friends, or your local community. 

Otherwise:

Plastic toys that are battery operated or plug into an electrical outlet are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.  

It is against the law to place e-waste in any kerbside bin in Victoria.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Playstation consoles are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre and the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

In Victoria it is against the law to place e-waste in kerbside collection bins. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the Playstation console is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Otherwise:

If you are unable to use Woolworth's recycling service, there are many other businesses and community centres that accept phones for recycling.

Check MobileMuster for your nearest drop off outlet.

You can also drop Power Banks at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre, Becks Road, Drysdale or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Printers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If your printer is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Radios are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Record players are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the record player is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling it through an online marketplace. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Refrigerators are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Refrigerators are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Rice cookers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Working: If the rice cooker is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or giving away through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Sandwich Presses are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Sandwich presses are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Scanners are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Scanners are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property. For more details on booking and what items can be included visit the hard waste page. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Sewing machines are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the sewing machine is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or donating through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Slow cookers are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the slow cooker is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or give away through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Solar Panels can be disposed of at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre. Up to five panels will be accepted at a fee. 

Otherwise:

Larger quantities of solar panels must be disposed of through a commercial recycler. 

Best option for disposal:

Steam mops are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Best option for disposal:

Stoves are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

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

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

Best option for disposal:

Televisions are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Toasters are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Toasters are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Power tools are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Other tools that are made of mostly metal can be disposed of for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre in the metal recycling bin. 

Otherwise:

You may be able to have your tool repaired through the business you purchased it from, or a specialist repairer. 

Best option for disposal:

Treadmills and other large pieces of exercise equipment that plug into an electrical outlet are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin.

Otherwise:

If your treadmill is in good working condition, consider selling second hand or giving away. 

Treadmills are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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

Best option for disposal:

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

Broken: Vacuum cleaners are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the vacuum cleaner is still in good condition, contact your local op shop and ask whether they will accept it or try selling or giving away through an online marketplace. 

Best option for disposal:

Vapes can be dropped off free at:

• Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre
• Geelong Resource Recovery Centre (interim)

• The Nest Youth Hub, 17 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
• The fOrt Youth Hub, Crn Melbourne and St Georges Rd, Norlane

Read more about our vape recycling trial here.

Otherwise:

Best option for disposal:

VHS video players are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre or the interim Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. 

It is against the law in Victoria to put e-waste in your kerbside bin. 

Otherwise:

Working: If the VHS video player is still in good condition, try selling or giving away through an online marketplace. 

PC's For Kids at 1 Douro St, North Geelong will accept small e-waste items during business hours, check their website for further information.

Best option for disposal:

Washing machines are classified as e-waste and can be dropped off for free at the Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre.

Otherwise:

Washing machines are one of the household waste items residents may be able to have picked up from their property.

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