We provide a wide range of services to support life in Geelong.
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Bin collection days
Pay a rates account
Pay an infringement or fine
There are several options available to you to pay your infringement or fine.
Request hard rubbish collection
Eligible residential properties have two hard waste and two mattress collections each financial year.
Register a pet
View advertised planning permits
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Building, planning and development
Find out about planning and building regulation for existing and new developments.
Business and investment
Find out how we can help you start, run and grow your business.
Disability and accessibility
We work towards an accessible environment that supports participation and promotes social inclusion.
Community grants
Our grants help turn your idea into reality. They support projects, events and activities that respond to a community need, and will improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Emergencies
Information on what to do in an emergency and how to be prepared.
Environment and sustainability
We are committed to sustaining our natural environment for the enjoyment of future generations.
Family and community services
We provide many services for our diverse community.
Parking
How we manage car parking (particularly around the city) is important for the community and a key challenge.
Parks, outdoor spaces and sporting grounds
Find Greater Geelong's parks, sports reserves, playgrounds and picnic spots.
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Pets and animals
We have one of the largest animal populations of any Victorian municipality, with over 40,000 cats and dogs registered (2025).
Roads, streets and transport
We are responsible for an extensive network of streets and roads. This public space includes more than 2,040 kilometres of sealed streets and more than 330 kilometres of unsealed roads.
Rubbish and recycling
Everything you need to know about Greater Geelong's waste services.
Rates, valuation and charges
Rates are a general purpose levy, which contribute to more than 120 services plus essential infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, parks, gardens, libraries and sports facilities.
Safety and wellbeing
We support the health and wellbeing of the local community through a number of services, resources and initiatives.
Venues and facilities
We provides a wide range of recreational, sporting, community, health and fitness facilities to support community wellbeing.
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Community grants
Our grants help turn your idea into reality. They support projects, events and activities that respond to a community need, and will improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Young people
We've put together some events, activities, groups and hubs for you – the young members of our community. Youth programs are for young people aged 12–25 years old unless stated otherwise.
Infrastructure projects dashboard
Here at the City, we are working hard to deliver the infrastructure to meet our growing community’s needs.
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