We accept donated goods and sell items

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We accept some donated goods that are in good condition and sell them on at our Recycled Goods Shop.

The Recycled Goods Shop is open 7 days a week, from 8.30am—3pm and located at Darebin Resource Recovery Centre at 30 Kurnai Avenue in Reservoir.

The Shop's purpose is to reduce landfill by offering an affordable alternative, providing second-hand items to the public at a fraction of the cost.

How can I donate items at the Recycled Goods Shop?

  1. Take your donated items to 30 Kurnai Avenue, Reservoir
  2. Drive in and stop at the drive through donation area
  3. A team member will greet you to inspect your donations for the following conditions:
    • Items need to be in resalable condition, free of stains, rips, tears and in working order
    • Team members have the right to reject donations if they think items are not in a reasonable condition 

What items are accepted?

Much of what's dropped at the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre is recycled, including e-waste, metals and plastics. Items chosen for resale at the Recycled Goods Shop may be exempt from fees.

The shop will accept these items if they're in good condition:

  • Furniture, both indoor and outdoor
  • Camping gear such as tents and chairs 
  • Tools in good operational condition such as working hand and garden tools
  • Bicycles and scooters  
  • Sporting goods
  • Exercise equipment 
  • Play equipment 
  • Toys and games 
  • Books 
  • CDs, DVDs and vinyl records
  • Kitchen items
  • Pet carriers that are in working condition
  • Bric-a-brac including home decor and picture frames

Items that are not accepted

  • Baby cots, car seats and change tables
  • Baby clothing
  • Bed bases
  • Mattresses
  • Sheets and blankets
  • School textbooks and encyclopaedias
  • Medical supplies
  • Pornography
  • Chemicals
  • Knifes

Recycled Goods Shop location

 

Darebin Resource Recovery Centre
30 Kurnai Avenue
Reservoir VIC 3073

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