“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.
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.
Handy tip!
If you want to donate an electrical item, make sure the plug prongs are bi-coloured.
| Charity | What is accepted | Electrical Items | Contact Details | Home Collection Available |
| Anglicare | high quality furniture, whitegoods, electrical items, clothing and bric-a-brac. | √ | (08) 6253 3535 – enquiries / book a home collection. Op Shop Store locations | √ – Mon-Fri |
| Australian Red Cross | instore 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 | √ | 1300 GOOD SAMMY (1300 466 372) or book online home collection. | |
| Friends with Dignity Perth | manchester, kitchenware, laundry items, unused toiletries, sanitary and beauty products, gift vouchers, linen, photo frames, some furniture – conditions apply | √ – on a needs basis. Find out more | Online contact, Visit us on Facebook | |
| Paraquad Industries | all household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric a brac, electrical items | √ | T: 9381 0108; E: pqiopshop.shenton@alinea.org.au; online info | √ -bookings: info@alinea.org.au or call:089381-0189 |
| People Who Care | all household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric a brac, electrical items | √ | Direct Donations Line M:0403 367 767 | √ |
| 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. | √ | 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit Salvos Stores | √ |
| Save the Children | books, bric-a-brac, furniture, clothing, homewares. | 9267 3900; scawainfo@savethechildren.org.au Store Locations | ||
| RSPCA Reloved Fashion | mid-high end fashion labels, vintage clothing, quality collectibles. | Subiaco – 9382-8622; Fremantle – 0448 978 160 | √ – if you host a clothing drive | |
| Vinnies | quality clothing and accessories, homewares, mancheste, kids toys, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture (select stores), electrical items (select stores). No computer equipment. | √ – select stores | 13 18 12; Store locations | √ -conditions apply |
| Upparel | textile recycling for clothing beyond repair. Underwear not accepted. 10kg of old textiles for $25. | Find out more | √ | |
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 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 |
| 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 | old art supplies | Drop off. |
| 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.