“But I don’t want it to go to landfill.”
Nobody wants to see preloved items end up landfill, especially when they can be easily repaired, re-loved, re-homed or re-used.
The good news is that the circular economy is thriving and it is easy to find repair or reuse options for your pre-loved items.
If it’s too good to throw away, gift it, donate it, sell it or fix it. Leave landfill as a last resort.
Charities & Op Shops
Gift your pre-loved items to people who really need them. Charities and op-shops want your pre-loved furniture, bric-a-brac, crockery, manchester, clothing, household items, books, DVDs and in some cases, electrical appliances. Some even offer a free collection service for bulky items. Just make sure items aren’t stained or broken.
| Charity | What is accepted | Electrical Items | Contact Details | Home Collection Available |
| Australian Red Cross | In-store donation of quality clothing – all ages, accessories, books, CDs, DVDs, homewares only – no furniture, whitegoods or kitchenware. Download the donation guide. | 1800 733 276 (1800 RED CROSS); Red Cross locations | ||
| Good Sammy | All household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric-a-brac, electrical items | Yes | 1300 GOOD SAMMY (1300 466 372) or book a home collection. | Yes |
| Friends with Dignity Perth | Manchester, kitchenware, laundry items, unused toiletries, sanitary and beauty products, gift vouchers, linen, photo frames, some furniture – conditions apply | Yes – on a needs basis. Find out more | Online contact, Facebook | |
| Paraquad Industries | All household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric-a-brac, electrical items | Yes | 9381 0108; E: pqiopshop.shenton@alinea.org.au; online info |
Yes – bookings: info@alinea.org.au or call: 08 9381 0189 |
| People Who Care | All household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric-a-brac, electrical items | Yes | Direct donations line M: 0403 367 767 |
Yes |
| Salvos Stores | Clothing and accessories, electrical goods, toys, books, CDs, DVD’s, vinyl records, bric-a-brac & homewares. Select stores accept white goods and quality furniture. Call first. | Yes | 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit Salvos Stores | Yes |
| Save the Children | Books, bric-a-brac, furniture, clothing, homewares. | 9267 3900; scawainfo@savethechildren.org.au Store Locations | ||
| Vinnies | Quality clothing and accessories, homewares, manchester, kids toys, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture (select stores), electrical items (select stores). No computer equipment. | Yes – select stores | 13 18 12; Store locations | |
| Upparel | Textile recycling for clothing beyond repair. Underwear not accepted. 10kg of old textiles for $35. | Find out more | Yes |
Reuse options
Service |
Item/s |
Transport |
| Gumtree | anything for sale or free-listing | Pick up |
| Buy Nothing Facebook Groups | anything | Pick up |
| Save the Children Book Bazaar | books – no text books or magazines | Drop off |
| Paraquad Industries | all household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric-a-brac | Drop off / home collection |
| Dismantle | bikes | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| FairGame | sports equipment | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| GiveWrite | stationery – see accepted items | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| Givit | household – match individual to item required | Pick up or drop -off |
| Garage Sale Trail | register to hold a garage sale for any items you wish to sell / give away | Nil |
| Hello Initiative | working smartphones | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| Repair Cafe | learn how to fix broken items | Take item to local Repair Cafe / Lab. See their socials for upcoming workshops and locations. |
| Repair Lab | learn how to fix broken items | Take item to local Repair Cafe / Lab. See their socials for upcoming workshops and locations. |
| REMida | art supplies, corks, CDs | Drop off |
| Wettie Upcycle | wetsuits | Drop-off – Town of Cambridge foyer |
And for items that are beyond repair, some Member and Participating Council residents can book Verge Valet™ for recycling, and as a last resort, disposal.