BHRR supports Rehomies to find new homes for their pre-loved items and look for items they need. This volunteer-driven group empowers and inspires Rehomies to make a difference for themselves and others through sharing.
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Waste less - share more!
Boroondara Hard Rubbish Rehome (BHRR) supports people to share pre-loved items, rethink the need to buy new and nurture community connections. It's free and simple!
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What we do
BHRR nurtures a caring, ethical local community, which promotes fair access to free resources.
Whether rescuing, repairing, repurposing, upcycling or rehoming, BHRR helps keep resources out of landfill and in use. Practical options like these help to strengthen Boroondara’s circular economy.
Across Boroondara, Rehomies connect with and support each other by sharing surplus items. BHRR promotes nurturing a caring, non-judgemental, sustainability-focussed community.
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Community Impact
Co-founders Cath and Jennie rescue resources from local nature strips and find new homes for them.
Clothes
Electrical
Furniture
Garden
Household items
Toys
Total diverted from landfill
14,509 kgs
Just in these catagories alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You need a strong connection to Boroondara, such as living or working in the area. If you’re outside the area, there are similar community groups you can join.
Yes. Only members can give or receive items in BHRR. If you’re not a member, you can still use our A–Z Rehoming & Recycling Guide. Link: Use the single link field for the A–Z Guide.
A–Z GuideNo. Everything in BHRR is rehomed for free. Buying, selling or trading is not allowed, and items rehomed through BHRR must not be resold.
No. Items are passed directly between members. If you’re looking for donation options, please refer to our A–Z Guide.
A-Z GuideYes. Volunteers help with events and community activities. If you’d like to get involved, please fill in our volunteer registration form.
Volunteer HereNot in Boroondara, as long as items remain neat and tidy. Other councils may have different rules.
If you’re on Facebook, you can join BHRR to pass on useful, preloved items. If you’re not on Facebook, our A–Z Guide lists other organisations that accept donations.
A-Z GuideYes. BHRR is supported by Boroondara Council and has received the 2024 Volunteer Program Innovation Award.
BHRR primarily supports people within the Boroondara community, but many donated items also help individuals and community groups across Victoria, Australia and beyond.
Yes. Some items are not allowed for legal or safety reasons, including alcohol, tobacco or vaping products, medication or supplements, live animals, illegal or restricted items, gas bottles and unsafe items that are not fit for purpose. For a full list of items, please refer to our illegal item index.
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What’s Happening at BHRR
From community shout-outs to handy updates and event alerts, dive into the latest happenings across the Rehomie world
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IT Team Acknowledgements
In mid-2025, Boroondara Council offered BHRR the chance to partner with students from Swinburne University’s IT Diploma course to develop a website — something that had long been on our wish list and arrived at exactly the right time.
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Peter’s story – How a rehomed item made a life-changing difference
Peter shares how posting unwanted colostomy bags led to an unexpected act of global kindness, helping people in Fiji where medical supplies are desperately needed.
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Kirsten’s story – A creative ISO that inspired 97 Cub Scout “squid” friends
Kirsten shares how a simple ISO (In Search Of) request for polar fleece helped avoid buying new materials and led to a joyful Cub Scout project making 97 squid creations.
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We are so grateful to local community friends and supporters.
Jellis Craig
Bunnings Warehouse
Officeworks
Tait Mitre 10
Boroondara Council
Kew East Community Recycling
North Balwyn Rotary
Jellis Craig
Bunnings Warehouse
Officeworks
Tait Mitre 10
Boroondara Council
Kew East Community Recycling
North Balwyn Rotary