Facilities

Fyansford Resource Recovery Centre

EPA-licensed and Green Star-certified — transforming a legacy landfill into a modern regional recovery hub.

Sycle’s Fyansford transfer and resource recovery centre is playing a pivotal role in Geelong’s waste and recycling network.

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Once a landfill, the site is now evolving into a state-of-the-art recovery and sorting facility that processes more than 150 tonnes of material per day.

Operating under strict EPA and Green Star accreditation, the facility applies live environmental monitoring, new resource recovery infrastructure and transparent reporting — ensuring responsible operations that benefit the community and reduce landfill dependency.

What we do

Regional recovery hub

Serving the Geelong and Surf Coast region with large-scale recycling capability.

Continuous monitoring

Real-time air, water and noise systems ensure compliance and transparency.

Legacy renewal

Redeveloping a former landfill into an innovative recovery and re-use facility.

Community focus

Safe, accessible site design minimises impact and builds local confidence in recycling.

Materials
accepted

  • Timber
  • Rubble
  • Brick and concrete
  • Glass and aluminium
  • Steel and textiles
  • Plasterboard
  • Asphalt
  • Clean fill
  • Green waste

Materials not
accepted

  • Asbestos
  • Chemicals or hazardous waste
  • Medical or liquid waste
  • Gas bottles or fire extinguishers
  • Food waste or hot ashes
  • Prescribed waste
  • E-waste, paint, batteries
  • Concrete / silica dust

Address & contact details

Lower Paper Mills Road,
Fyansford VIC 3218

Phone: 1300 0 SYCLE (79 253)
Email: info@sycle.com.au

Please complete a fill material declaration form before transporting any materials to our facilities.

For any feedback, enquiries or concerns, we encourage the community to get in touch: community@sycle.com.au

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Opening hours

Monday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Thursday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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FAQs

When is the landfill expected to be full?

Sycle Fyansford remains a vital part of the region’s waste management and resource recovery network, with landfill operations expected to continue into the 2030s, which is influenced by market conditions and resource recovery rates.

Even beyond the life of the landfill operation, Sycle plans to continue supporting resource recovery efforts in the area.

How do you manage odour from the site?

We understand there have been concerns about odour in  the area, and we want to reassure the community that our  facility does not accept waste types that produce odours.

We’re committed to being a good neighbour and review our  operations on a daily basis. If you do notice an odour and can’t  locate the source, we are happy to support efforts to identify it.

If there is no organic waste on site, why are there seagulls there?

Seagulls are highly adaptable birds that have learnt waste  facilities can provide food. Due to this pattern in behaviour  seagulls can be seen at most waste facilities – including  those that have no food waste, like Sycle Fyansford.

What do I do if I see litter outside of the facility’s boundary?

If you notice litter outside the facility boundary, please  contact us on 1300 0 SYCLE (79 253). We also do regular  boundary inspections outside the facility to check for litter.

Ready to recycle responsibly?

Let’s get started — contact us today.

The Fyansford facility is now closed on Saturdays. We apologise for any inconvenience.