“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 avenues for your pre-loved items.  Simply said: if it’s too good to throw away, gift it, donate it, sell it or fix it. Leave landfill as a last resort.

Try these free local services to re-house your old furniture, toys, clothing, sports equipment, bikes, bric-a-brac, books and more. Some charities even offer a free collection service for bulky items.

Reuse avenues

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 Perth
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
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.
Wettie Upcycle	wetsuits	Drop-off – Town of Cambridge  foyer

*Free drop off for Member and Participating Council residents.

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.