About us

Corio Waste Management

Clean. Efficient. Sustainable. Your Trusted Waste Management Partner Since 1996.

At Corio Waste Management we have been transforming the way waste is managed across Victoria for almost 30 years. We partner with our clients to provide compliant, value driven, comprehensive waste management solutions. Since our humble beginnings in Geelong in 1996, we’ve grown to become a leading, fully integrated waste management company, all while remaining proudly family-owned and operated.

Our mission? To support communities and businesses in managing waste responsibly, sustainably, and safely, through industry leading expertise, advanced technologies, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Why Choose us

With over 70 experienced professionals and a fleet of 40 collection vehicles, our team ensures that your waste management needs are handled with precision and care.

Our Solutions

Whether it’s general waste, hazardous material, sanitary services, or advanced organic waste composting

Our Clients

We proudly support thousands of customers across various sectors.

Meet our Team

Knowledgeable and proactive professionals, dedicated to delivering optimal waste solutions.

Our Journey

Corio Waste Management’s journey is one of continual evolution and community connection.

Where we operate

Operating across Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, and regional Victoria, our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

Our Vision

To be the Australian waste management industry’s benchmark, harnessing knowledge, capability, experience, and talent to maximise outcomes for our customers and society.

Our Mission

To assist customers and communities in practicing ethical, sustainable, safe, and environmentally responsible waste management through value creation, technology and innovation, efficient operations, and continual improvement.

Our Core Values

Leadership: Setting industry standards and fostering a culture of accountability.

Engagement: Collaborating with clients and communities for optimal outcomes.

Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and delivering on promises.

People First: Prioritising the well-being and development of our team.

Integrity: Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical practices.

Innovation: Embracing new ideas to drive progress.

Sustainability: Promoting environmentally friendly practices and long-term ecological balance.

Community Focus: Engaging with and contributing to the local community.

Awards and Milestones

Our growth reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Today, we operate from depots in Moolap (HQ), Altona North, and Ballarat, with major compost production in Shepparton North.

2024 – Acquisition of Whitford Liquid Waste in Ballarat

2023 – Acquisition of Vic-Hyco in Ballarat

2023 – Awarded Greater Bendigo City waste compost facility

2018 – Established the first commercial food waste collection service in the Geelong region

2017 – Won the first household food and garden organic waste processing contract in the Geelong region with the Surf Coast Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe

2017 – Awarded the ‘Health Promoting Workplace Award’ at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards

2016 – Signed the GROW Compact to create change for vulnerable communities in the G21 region

2019 – Acquisition of Ace Hygiene Services in Geelong

2014 – Acquisition of Westcoast Waste Control

2011 – Move from Lara depot to Moolap depot

2010 – Acquisition of Boyd’s Wheelie Bins

2008 – Opened Victoria’s first advanced compost waste treatment facility in Shepparton

2007 – Acquisition of Reads Waste in Melbourne

2004 – Biosecurity (quarantine) waste collections commence

2000 – Move from Grovedale to Lara Depot

1999 – Sanitary and hygiene services commenced

1998 – Geographic expansion into western metropolitan Melbourne