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Rehoming & Recycling Resources
Looking for local repair options? Or not sure what Boroondara Council accepts for recycling? Check out the Boroondara Council links below.
Maybe you just want some useful rehoming options that aren't the local op shops. BHRR's A-Z Rehoming Guide is full of helpful ideas.
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Art and Craft
BHRR
Art and craft supplies can be rehomed through BHRR. You could also try other community Facebook groups, local kinders, neighbourhood houses or aged care.
Read more →Resource Rescue Inc
Resource Rescue Inc. accepts waste offcuts, rejects and discontinued lines that can be used as art and craft in classrooms or as teaching aids. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Reverse Art Truck
Reverse Art Truck does not take walk-in donations. Please check the website for details.
Read more →Baby-related
BHRR
In BHRR, baby-related items are always gratefully received by Rehomies. New or as-new baby-related equipment is also accepted by other organisations.
Read more →Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK gratefully accepts excellent quality goods for their backpacks and nappy bags. Check the website for details.
Read more →Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of new or pre-loved goods for children between newborn and 16 years old. Pre-loved goods must be in clean, good working condition, and comply with Australian safety standards.
Read more →Holstep Health - 3081 Angels
The 3081 Angels program collects preloved nursery equipment, children's bedding, clothing, books and toys. Check the website for details.
Read more →Our Village
Our Village accepts essential baby and children's items, working alongside social workers and child nurses to rehome these to families in need.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts new bibs, dummies, baby bottles, nappies, socks, hats, soft toys and other items suitable for newborns to 5-year-olds. Check the website for details.
Read more →The Generosity Collective
The Generosity Collective is a charity dedicated to providing essential clothing and items to those facing hardship while focusing on supporting a circular economy. It accepts a limited range of baby-related items and clothing. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Bags and Backpacks
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK accepts excellent quality backpacks and nappy bags for this purpose. Check the website for details.
Read more →Share the Dignity
Share the Dignity works to alleviate period poverty. It holds an annual mid-November "It's in the Bag" drive, to which backpacks, handbags and totes can be donated. Check the website for details.
Read more →The Generosity Collective
The Generosity Collective is a charity dedicated to providing essential clothing and items to those facing hardship while focusing on supporting a circular economy. It accepts donations of large backpacks. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Balloons
BHRR
Balloons are often successfully rehomed on BHRR, especially balloon garlands. Some even last multiple Rehomie family celebrations!
Read more →Bed, bath and table textiles
BHRR
Pillows (including nursing pillows), doonas, bedding and towels in good condition can be rehomed through BHRR. Sometimes bedding and towels can be used by animal welfare organisations and pet groomers. Contact directly for current needs.
Read more →Avalon Centre
Avalon Centre supports people who have slipped through the cracks, including the homeless, people with mental illness and/or disabilities and the elderly. They accept donations of clean, unstained bedding. Check the website for details.
Read more →Eastern Emergency Relief Network
Eastern Emergency Relief Network provides emergency aid to those in need. It accepts only as-new bedding / linen, eiderdowns, pillows and blankets. Please check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts small towels. Check the website for details.
Read more →RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi-club Rotary project which supports welfare agency clients. It accepts various types of bedding in excellent condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts donations of bedding and towels in very good to excellent condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →RSPCA Victoria
The RSPCA was established to help advance animal welfare. It is involved in rescue, treatment, shelter, advocacy and care. It accepts towels, blankets and sheets. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →You Matter
You Matter sets up homes for women and children affected by family violence. It accepts bedding and towels in new or as new condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Bikes and bike accessories
BHRR
Bikes in good condition are popular with Rehomies and can be rehomed through BHRR. Bikes that need a bit of love are also popular as restoration projects. Bike parts and accessories can also be rehomed through BHRR.
Read more →Bicycles for Humanity
Bicycles For Humanity Melbourne is a volunteer run, grass roots registered charity organisation focused on the alleviating poverty through sustainable transport in the form of a bicycle. They accept donations of bicycles in working condition.
Read more →Bicycle Recyclers
Bicycle Recyclers collates the many different organisations which accept donations of bikes in bike donations. These are serviced, and then either sold or donated to those in need.
Read more →Brainwave Bikes
Brainwave Bikes is a Melbourne-based social enterprise which raises money for Brainwave Australia, by refurbishing and selling donated bikes - mainly children’s bikes. Brainwave Bikes aims to reduce the number of bikes in landfill, provide work experience and employment for young people with disabilities and offer affordable, quality bikes. Check their website for details of how to donate. 99 Bikes in Kew is one of the drop off locations.
Read more →The Bike Shed - Ceres
The Bike Shed is Melbourne's oldest community bike shed. It relies on good quality donated bikes and bike parts. It aims include being a central hub for bicycle recycling and building community. Volunteers restore and repair bikes which are sold at affordable prices to the public or donated to those in need. Check the website for details about how to donate.
Read more →Decathlon
Decathlon has a buy-back program for bikes in good condition. See the website for details.
Read more →Dr Cranky's
Dr Cranky’s is a community-based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. Donated bikes are recycled and given to those that need them at participating schools. Check the website for details.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts bikes in good working condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →Blankets
BHRR
Blankets can be rehomed through BHRR. Older blankets can also be rehomed for pets or creative purposes.
Read more →300Blankets
300 Blankets is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through practical help, connection, and community. It accepts clean blankets in good condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of new or pre-loved blankets for children between newborn and 16 years old. Check the website for details.
Read more →Eastern Emergency Relief Network
Eastern Emergency Relief Network provides emergency aid to those in need. It accepts blankets in as new condition. Please check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Lort Smith
Lort Smith's mission is to help care for the animals of those in need. It accepts donations of towels and blankets. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi club Rotary project which provides furniture, appliances & homewares to welfare agency clients. Check their website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts blankets in good to excellent condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →RSPCA Victoria
The RSPCA was established to help advance animal welfare. It is involved in rescue, treatment, shelter, advocacy and care. It accepts towels, blankets and sheets. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Save A Dog
Save-A-Dog Scheme (SADS) is a community-based not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. It has a no-kill philosophy and provide veterinary care to sick or injured animals. It accepts limited in-kind donations. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →The Lost Dogs Home
The Lost Dogs Home cares for lost dogs, cats and other companion animals. It accepts donations of various pet-related items, including blankets. Check the website for current requirements.
Read more →Books and magazines
BHRR
Books are often readily rehomed through BHRR. Magazines can also be rehomed, for reading or craft purposes.
Read more →123Read2Me
123Read2Me provides children in low socioeconomic communities with FREE quality children’s books through recycled books or new ones purchased with cash donations. Check the website for details.
Read more →Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK accepts new books for their backpacks and nappy bags. Check the website for details.
Read more →Brotherhood Books
Brotherhood Books is a social enterprise of the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL). It accepts donations of second hand books, which it sells to raise funds for BSL. Check the website for details.
Read more →Book Grocer
Book Grocer specialises in new, remainder and secondhand books. It accepts donations of books and also buys collections. Check the website for details.
Read more →Books Behind Bars
Books Behind Bars collects preloved textbooks to help prisoners in their learning pathways. Check the website for details of current donation needs.
Read more →Fiji Book Drive
Fiji Book Drive re-purposes books and educational resources, keeping them from landfill and placing them where they are needed. It accepts large quantities of new or near-new books from schools, organizations, or corporate partners on a case-by-case basis, if they align with current needs and logistical capacity. Check the website for details.
Read more →Forest Hill Community Space
Forest Hill Community Space offers space at Forest Hill Chase where people can connect to services and activities. It has a community library where you can donate books (but probably not large quantities). Check the website for details.
Read more →House of Books
House of Books is non-profit book shop in Mitcham. Books are donated by the public and sold at low prices, with proceeds donated to worthwhile causes. Check the Facebook link for details.
Read more →Kew Historical Society
The Kew Historical Society holds quarterly book sales and accepts donations for these. Dates for 2026-2027 sales are not yet available while the Kew Library is undergoing major renovation. Check the website for details.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation
Pink Cross Foundation supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts books with a positive message. Check the website for details.
Read more →Street Libraries
Street Libraries are all over town! They are a great place for donating a book or two, although not suitable for rehoming an unwanted library. Check the website to find a street library near you.
Read more →Bras
Community First Responders Australia
Community First Responders Australia can sometimes use old bras to support their first aid training work. Contact them directly to ask about current needs.
Read more →CDs, DVDs and Records
BHRR
CDs, DVDs and records can be rehomed through BHRR. Kinders and schools can sometimes use older, scratched CDs in art projects.
Read more →Dixons Recycled Records
Dixons Recycled Records buys CDs, records and DVDs. Check the website for details.
Read more →Resource Rescue Inc
Resource Rescue Inc. accepts a wide variety of items that can be used as art and craft in classrooms or as teaching aids. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Reverse Art Truck
The Reverse Art Truck sometimes takes CDs, but does not take walk-in donations. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Camping equipment (esp. sleeping bags and tents)
BHRR
Camping equipment in good condition can be rehomed through BHRR. Even end-of-life items can sometimes be salvaged for spare parts/materials.
Read more →Offtrack
Offtrack is an outdoor equipment shop in Bayswater. Its Chameleon program (formerly known as the Second Life Project) is an initiative to reduce waste, reuse materials, and re-home outdoor equipment. Check the website for details.
Read more →Candles and candle jars
BHRR
Candles and candle jars are often rehomed through BHRR. Creative Rehomies sometimes accept used candles to melt down and repurpose. New candles are also welcome. Empty candle jars can be reused for vases, storage, plant propagation and for new candles.
Read more →Car seats (children)
BHRR
Car seats can be rehomed through BHRR, if they are less than 10 years old, have never been in an accident and meet all current Australian safety standards.
Read more →Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts car seats that are under 8 years old, free of damage, and which have not been in an accident before. Check the website for details.
Read more →Our Village
Our Village accepts donations of car seats, providing they meet all safety requirements. Check the website for details.
Read more →Children's clothing
BHRR
Children's clothing is frequently recirculated through BHRR. It's a great option for rehoming children's clothes that you don't need any more. Even clothes that show some wear and tear are great for messy play or for an extra set of emergency clothes.
Read more →Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK accepts clothes in excellent or new condition for their nappy bags and backpacks. Check the website for details.
Read more →Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of clothes for newborns to 16 year olds. Items must be new or in very good condition. Check the website for current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Our Village
Bikes can often be repaired, restored, or passed on to someone who needs one. This resource helps you find places that accept donations in good working order, as well as workshops and community programs that specialise in repairs or refurbishments. If a bike can’t be saved, you’ll also find guidance on responsible recycling so valuable materials don’t go to waste. These services make it easier to reduce landfill while supporting sustainable transport in the community.
Read more →Paddy Pallin
Paddy Pallin accepts end-of-life textiles at selected stores. It partners with Upparel, an Australian textile recovery and recycling company which either reuses or recycles these items. Check the website for details, including bin locations.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts new socks and hats suitable for newborns to five year olds. Check the website for details.
Read more →The Generosity Collective
The Generosity Collective is a charity dedicated to providing essential clothing and items to those facing hardship while focusing on supporting a circular economy. It accepts donations of children's clothing. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Coat Hangers
BHRR
Coat hangers of all types can be rehomed through BHRR. Local dry cleaners will often accept wire coat hangers for reuse.
Read more →Corks (natural)
BHRR
Corks are sometimes rehomed through BHRR as they can be useful for art and craft projects.
Read more →Crockery (chipped)
BHRR
Sometimes chipped crockery can be rehomed through BHRR. It can be used by mosaic artists and also makes unusual plant pots or vases.
Read more →Curtains and blinds
The Curtain Exchange
The Curtain Exchange takes curtains on consignment. Check the website for details.
Read more →No items available yet.
Electrical (inc. Whitegoods)
BHRR
A wide variety of working electrical items can be rehomed through BHRR, including fridges and ovens. Sometimes non-working items are also useful for spare parts.
Read more →Eastern Emergency Relief Network
Eastern Emergency Relief Network provides emergency aid to those in need. It accepts white-goods (in good working order with no damage to outside) and electrical Appliances (in working order). Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Friends With Dignity
Friends with Dignity supports people fleeing family violence. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi club Rotary project which provides furniture, appliances & homewares to welfare agency clients. Check their website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts a range of electrical appliances in good working condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →You Matter
You Matter sets up homes for women and children affected by family violence. They accept a small range of working electrical applicances. Check the website for details.
Read more →Fishing Gear
Zoos Victoria - Seal the Loop
Zoos Victoria "Seal the Loop" program helps to keep aquatic wildlife safe by providing a way for anglers to responsibly dispose of unwanted fishing gear. Check the website for bin locations.
Read more →Foreign Coins
BHRR
Foreign coins can be rehomed through BHRR for collecting, use in educational settings and in art projects.
Read more →Travel Money Oz
Small Change, Big Difference is a foreign coin exchange program that allows individuals to donate their unwanted and unusable foreign coins to support UNICEF Australia’s work protecting children around the world. UNICEF Australia collects foreign coins and converts it into donations to help children. You can donate foreign coins at any Travel Money Oz store. Check the website for details.
Read more →Furniture
Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of new or pre-loved goods for children aged between newborn and 16 years old. Items must be clean, in good working condition, and comply with Australian safety standards. Check the website for current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Eastern Emergency Relief Network
Eastern Emergency Relief Network provides emergency aid to those in need. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi club Rotary project which provides furniture, appliances & homewares to welfare agency clients. Check their website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts selected items of furniture in good to excellent condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →You Matter
You Matter sets up homes for women and children affected by family violence. They accept contemporary, modern-style furniture in good, gently used, or new condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Glasses (spectacles)
Lions Recycle for Sight
Lions Australia is a community service organisation. Its Recycle for Sight program is part of the Lions Club International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, which is based in Queensland. It delivers refurbished quality glasses to people in need around the world. Check the website for details.
Read more →Specsavers
Specsavers has a nationwide glasses recycling program, in partnership with Opticycle, turning unwanted glasses into new products. Glasses can be dropped off at any Specsavers store. Check the website for details.
Read more →Golf equipment
BHRR
Golf equipment can be rehomed through BHRR, from balls and clubs through to golf carts. Another "non-op shop" alternative is local golf courses.
Read more →Handbags
Dress For Success Victoria
Dress for Success Victoria offers personal styling sessions to women entering or re-entering the workforce, providing them with work-appropriate outfits and accessories to attend interviews and the workplace. It accepts accessories in very good to excellent condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Fitted For Work
Fitted For Work supports all women trying to return to the workforce. It clean, undamaged women's fashion and accessories. Check the website for details.
Read more →ReadySet
ReadySet supports men and women to become job-ready by giving them clean, properly fitted clothing that suits their living situation to attend job interviews and start work. They accept good quality, clean and ready to wear clothing, footwear and accessories. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →Hearing aids/parts
BHRR
Hearing aid parts can sometimes be rehomed through BHRR by Rehomies with interest in different parts.
Read more →Hearing Bank
The Hearing Bank is an initiative by Soundfair. It helps to address the gap in hearing healthcare accessibility for vulnerable populations in Australia. It accepts donations of hearing aids which are cleaned, reconditioned, reprogrammed and fitted to people with hearing conditions who couldn't otherwise afford hearing aids. Check the website for details
Read more →Household (general)
RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi club Rotary project which provides furniture, appliances & homewares to welfare agency clients. Check their website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →You Matter
You Matter sets up homes for women and children affected by family violence. It accepts a range of general household goods. Check the website for details.
Read more →No items available yet.
Jars (Glass)
BHRR
Glass jars are frequently rehomed through BHRR by Rehomie jam and preserve makers. They're also great for pantry reorganisation, and are sought after for school fetes. Some local op shops also accept clean jars (including The Ashy in Welfare Pde, Ashburton).
Read more →Jewellery
BHRR
Jewellery can be rehomed through BHRR. Creative Rehomies can sometimes use broken jewellery in their projects.
Read more →Fitted For Work
Fitted For Work supports all women trying to return to the workforce. It accepts clean, undamaged women's fashion and accessories, including jewellery. Check the website for details.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation
Pink Cross Foundation supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts jewellery, hair ties and clips. Check the website for details.
Read more →Revamped Jewellery
Revamped Jewellery is a volunteer-run social enterprise. It recycles and recreates pre-loved and new donated jewellery, creating an income stream for charities that support women and families in the Mornington Peninsula area. Check the website for details.
Read more →Kitchenware & home appliances
BHRR
Kitchen and home appliances are popular items, and can be rehomed through BHRR. Non-functioning items can sometimes be used for spare parts, but this must be made clear.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts kitchen and other appliances in good working condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →You Matter
You Matter sets up homes for women and children affected by family violence. It accepts cutlery, crockery, utensils, cookware and storage containers. Check the website for details.
Read more →Light globes
Magnets
BHRR
Decorative magnets can be offered on BHRR. Advertising magnets can sometimes be rehomed through BHRR for craft purposes.
Read more →Mattresses
BHRR
Mattresses that are unstained and in good condition can often be rehomed through BHRR.
Read more →Eastern Emergency Relief Network
Eastern Emergency Relief Network provides emergency aid to those in need. Please check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →RIMERN
RIMERN is a multi club Rotary project which provides furniture, appliances & homewares to welfare agency clients. Check their website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts mattresses in good to excellent condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →Medicines
Insulin For Life
Insulin for Life Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that collects and distributes insulin and other diabetes supplies that would otherwise be wasted. These are donated to recognised organisations in many countries, with agreed monitoring systems, on an ongoing, sustainable basis, and following emergencies. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →Medical Pantry
Medical Pantry is a small innovative Victorian charity that aims to redistribute medical supplies that are unused and safe, which would otherwise end up in landfill. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Men’s clothing
Avalon Centre
Avalon Centre supports people who have slipped through the cracks, including the homeless, people with mental illness and/or disabilities and the elderly. They accept donations of men's clothes. Check the website for details.
Read more →Kathmandu
Kathmandu accepts old, used, or faulty Kathmandu gear. It partners with Upparel, an Australian textile recovery and recycling company which either reuses or recycles these items. Check the website for details, including bin locations.
Read more →Off Your Back
The Off Your Back winter coat drive is a volunteer-run, Victorian initiative which distributes preloved coats to people in need. Check the website for details.
Read more →Paddy Pallin
Paddy Pallin accepts end-of-life textiles at selected stores. It partners with Upparel, an Australian textile recovery and recycling company which either reuses or recycles these items. Check the website for details, including bin locations.
Read more →ReadySet
ReadySet supports men and women to become job-ready by giving them clean, properly fitted clothing that suits their living situation to attend job interviews and start work. It accepts good quality, clean men's clothes. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →The Generosity Collective
The Generosity Collective is a charity dedicated to providing essential clothing and items to those facing hardship while focusing on supporting a circular economy. It accepts donations of men's clothing. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
Read more →300Blankets
300 Blankets is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through practical help, connection, and community. It accepts men's clothing in good condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Mobility and therapy aids
BHRR
Mobility and therapy aids can often find a new home through BHRR, especially walkers, shower chairs and crutches.
Read more →Active Rehab
Active Rehab helps people with special needs “Live Life” to their fullest by providing them equipment to enhance their life. While based in Central Victoria, it accepts donations from across the state. Check the website for details.
Read more →RAMP (Rotary Aid Mobility Program)
Through Rotary Prahran's Rotary Aid Mobility Program (RAMP), Rotary clubs are able to offer pre-loved but functional mobility devices free to people in need. See the website for details.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn sometimes accepts mobility and therapy aids in good to excellent condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →Your local Op shop
This op shop is volunteer run, supporting local needs. It also has a library of free mobility aides for Darebin residents. Check the Facebook link for details.
Read more →Music (Sheet music)
BHRR
Sheet music can be rehomed through BHRR. Even old sheet music can be repurposed for art projects and other craft purposes.
Read more →Musical Instruments
Australian Children's Music Foundation
The Australian Children's Music Foundation aims to provide every child with a long-term music education to enrich their lives, and inspire their imagination and creativity. It accepts donations of musical instruments in good working order. Check the website for details of instruments suitable for donation and how to donate.
Read more →Guitars Gathering Dust
Guitars Gathering Dust accepts and restores donated guitars. GGD then places them with music programs where they’ll be used, valued, and played often. Check the website for details.
Read more →pizzicatoeffect.org
instruments (musical) are easy to reuse, and many organisations rely on donated items to support learning, creativity, and community programs. This resource outlines where to donate items in good condition, and what to do with pieces that are too worn to pass on. You’ll also find information on recycling options for damaged materials. Donating and recycling correctly helps reduce waste and supports local initiatives.
Read more →Nappies and continence pants
BHRR
Nappies (cloth and disposable) and continence pants can be rehomed through BHRR. Disposable nappies and continence pants in partly used packets can also be rehomed.
Read more →The Nappy Collective
The Nappy Collective is dedicated to providing nappies to families in crisis. It accepts cloth and disposable nappies, including loose nappies (bundles in size) and open packets. Check the website for details, including collection points (which include all Baby Bunting stores).
Read more →No items available yet.
Packaging
BHRR
All sorts of packaging can be offered through BHRR. Moving boxes in particular are a popular item to share, and these circulate frequently through the group.
Read more →Packshare
Packshare finds local businesses which accept packaging for reuse, and also which give away packaging for free. Check the website for details.
Read more →Paint (for domestic use)
BHRR
Small quantities of paint are often successfully rehomed through BHRR (eg. left over tins from a repain/build/renovation).
Read more →Pet-related
BHRR
Pet-related items can be rehomed through BHRR. Some Rehomies also volunteer at different animal welfare organisations and can rehome pet-related items for that purpose.
Read more →Lort Smith
Lort Smith's mission is to help care for the animals of those in need. It accepts donations of various pet-related items. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Pets of the Homeless
Pets of the Homeless is a charity that works to help keep vulnerable people and their pets together. It accepts donations of various pet-related items. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →RSPCA Victoria
The RSPCA was established to help advance animal welfare. It is involved in rescue, treatment, shelter, advocacy and care. It accepts a variety of donations. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Save A Dog
Save-A-Dog Scheme (SADS) is a community-based not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. It has a no-kill philosophy and provide veterinary care to sick or injured animals. It accepts limited in-kind donations. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →The Lost Dogs Home
The Lost Dogs Home cares for lost dogs, cats and other companion animals. It accepts donations of various pet-related items. Check the website for current requirements.
Read more →Pianos
David Cox Piano Resurrection
David Cox creates works of art from old pianos, saving them from landfill. Check the website for further details.
Read more →Pianos Recycled
Pianos Recycled has a vision to prevent unwanted pianos ending up in landfill. Where a piano can't be restored to playing condition, it is repurposed into unique handcrafted personal, home and business items, and any residual materials are recycled. Check the website for details about repurposing your piano.
Read more →Plant pots (plastic, ceramic and terra cotta)
Power tools
BHRR
Tools in good working order can be rehomed through BHRR. Equipment that is not functioning might still be useful for parts. Local repair cafes and men's sheds might also be interested in tools in good working order.
Read more →Prams and strollers
Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of prams and strollers. These must comply with AS/NZS2088. Check the website for further details.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts donations of prams and strollers for its Refugee Family Support program. Email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com to check current needs.
Read more →Our Village
Our Village accepts donations of prams and strollers. Check the website for further details.
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Renovation materials
BHRR
BHRR is a good place to start. Rehomies are often keen to rehome raw materials like timber pieces, tiles, carpet and bricks, as well as tins of paint, adhesives, hardware like nails and screws and landscaping remnants. Surplus items from kitchens and bathrooms are also popular.
Read more →Rugs
Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts rugs in good condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →Scrap metal
BHRR
Some forms of scrap metal such as corrugated iron, wire and old gates can be rehomed through BHRR for reuse or repurposing.
Read more →Sewing supplies (including sewing machines, fabric and haberdashery)
BHRR
Sewing supplies of all sorts are frequently rehomed through BHRR. This includes sewing machines, sewing cabinets, thread, fabric and the vast array of bits and bobs that accumulate with these.
Read more →Boomerang Bags
Boomerang Bags is supports turning post-consumer material (waste) into reusable bags to replace plastic bags. Leftover quilting fabric, doona covers or pillow cases can be given new life by Boomerang Bags. Check the website for details about contacting your nearest Boomerang Bags community.
Read more →Rotary North Balwyn
Rotary North Balwyn accepts sewing machines in good working condition for their Refugee Families Support program. If you can help, please email RCNBrecycle@gmail.com.
Read more →Second Stitch
Second Stitch is a social enterprise involving textile produiction. It empowers women from diverse backgrounds. Second Stitch accepts accepts fabric donations. Check the website for details.
Read more →The Fabric Restore
The Fabric Restore is a certified social enterprise, and the resource recover centre for Creative Community Space (CCS) CCS aims to give donated textiles a second life. It accepts a range of sewing-related items, including usable textiles and fabrics over 1 m long. Check the website for current needs.
Read more →Shoes
BHRR
Shoes of all sorts in good to excellent usable condition can be rehomed through BHRR.
Read more →Avalon Centre
Avalon Centre supports people who have slipped through the cracks, including the homeless, people with mental illness and/or disabilities and the elderly. They accept donations of clean, or near new shoes. Check the website for details.
Read more →Boots For All
Boots for All collects new & near-new sporting goods for redistribution to children and adults in need across Australia to increase their fitness and active participation in sport. Check the website for details of how to donate.
Read more →Dress For Success Victoria
Dress for Success Victoria offers personal styling sessions to women entering or re-entering the workforce, providing them with work-appropriate outfits and accessories to attend interviews and the workplace. It accepts shoes in very good to excellent condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Fitted For Work
Fitted For Work supports all women trying to return to the workforce. It accepts shoes (including steel capped boots) and shoe dust covers. Check the website for details.
Read more →ReadySet
ReadySet supports men and women to become job-ready by giving them clean, properly fitted clothing that suits their living situation to attend job interviews and start work. They accept good quality, clean shoes. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →Sports clothes
Decathlon
Unwanted sports apparel can be taken to Decathlon recycling bins. Check the website for store locations.
Read more →Sports equipment (including sports balls and ski gear)
Boots For All
Boots for All collects new & near-new sporting goods for redistribution to children and adults in need across Australia to increase their fitness and active participation in sport. Check the website for details of how to donate.
Read more →Fair Game
Fair Game’s vision is for an equitable, healthier and sustainable Australia. They accept sports shoes or equipment that are still in good clean useable condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Reclink Australia
The Reclink Sports Share initiative redistributes quality sporting, gym and recreation equipment to people experiencing disadvantage. They have an annual Reclink Sports Share Drive. Check the website for details, and for information about donations outside the annual drive.
Read more →Stamps (postage)
Sammy Stamp
The Uniting Church's Sammy Stamp program collects and sells donated stamps to help fund mission and development work. Check the website for details of how to donate.
Read more →Stationery
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. It accepts donations of new stationery. Check the website for details.
Read more →Officeworks
Officeworks accepts a variety of stationery supplies. It partners with not-for-profits Stationery Aid, Give Write and Green Collect to distribute stationery supplies to vulnerable and disadvantaged students. Check the website for details.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation
Pink Cross Foundation supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts notebooks, pens and pencils. Check the website for details.
Read more →Project Stationery
Project Stationery is a group of volunteers collecting excess stationery from the Melbourne community from December to February. It redistributes all stationery to not-for-profit organisations, such as community centres, homework clubs and schools. Check the website for details.
Read more →Tech devices - Computers, tablets, mobile phones etc
BHRR
Tech devices in working condition and reset to factory settings can be offered through BHRR.
Read more →DV Safe Phone
DV Safe Phone turns unused mobile phones and retired corporate technology assets into active lifelines for those escaping violence. Check the website for details of drop off locations, which include car dealerships and: - Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Union Rd, Surrey Hills - Fernwood Fitness, Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East
Read more →Officeworks
Officeworks has a trade in program for mobile phones, computers, tablets and smart watches. Check the website for details.
Read more →Zoos Victoria
Through the "They're Calling on You" phone recycling program, Zoos Victoria supports the work of the Gorilla Doctors, who work with wild gorilla populations. Old mobile phones and accessories can be brought to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary or Kyabram Fauna Park. Please ensure that old phones are reset to factory settings. There are specially marked "They're Calling On You" collection bins.
Read more →Textiles (end of life)
BHRR
End of life textiles can sometimes be rehomed through BHRR. Creative Rehomies can often incorporate different types of textiles into their work. Old stockings can be used as garden ties, or socks for storing/wrapping fragile items. Woollen garments can be used in animal welfare or felt work.
Read more →Team Jake
Team Jake is a family-run business which collects end-of-life textiles to use for animal welfare or to turn into cleaning rags for tradies. Check the website for details.
Read more →Toiletries (including cosmetics)
Avalon Centre
Avalon Centre supports people who have slipped through the cracks, including the homeless, people with mental illness and/or disabilities and the elderly. They accept donations of unused toiletries. Check the website for details.
Read more →Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK accepts new/unused toiletries for their nappy bags and backpacks. Check the website for details.
Read more →Fitted For Work
Fitted For Work helps women and gender-diverse job-seekers become work ready. They accept donations of unopened toiletries and cosmetics.
Read more →Pinchapoo
Pinchapoo distributes personal hygiene products to disadvantaged men, women and children. It accepts donations of new and unused toiletries. Check the website for details.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts toiletries and cosmetics, including lightly used cosmetics. Check the website for details.
Read more →ReadySet
ReadySet supports men and women to become job-ready by giving them clean, properly fitted clothing that suits their living situation to attend job interviews and start work. They accept toiletries that are new and packaged. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →Share the Dignity
Share the Dignity works to alleviate period poverty. It holds an annual mid-November "It's in the Bag" drive, to which new, unused toiletries can be donated. Check the website for details.
Read more →Toys
BHRR
Toys are regularly rehomed through BHRR. Local toy libraries, kinders and child care centres sometimes accept toys in good to excellent condition.
Read more →Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Backpacks 4 VIC Kids provides crisis packs and gift packs to vulnerable babies, children and youth. B4VK accepts new toys that are suitable for all ages and compact, so they fit in a backpack. No button batteries. Check the website for details.
Read more →Big Group Hug
Big Group Hug accepts donations of toys for newborns to 16 year olds. Items must be new or in very good condition. Check the website for current needs and how to donate.
Read more →Our Village
Our Village accepts donations of small toys in excellent condition, with no button batteries. Check the website for details.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts new soft toys suitable for newborns to five year olds. Check the website for details.
Read more →Underwear
BHRR
Underwear can be rehomed through BHRR, including underwear in very good to excellent used condition. Children's underwear in particular is useful as extras in kinder and childcare settings.
Read more →Uniforms (Corporate and Trade)
Assembled Threads
Assembled Threads applies circular solutions for uniforms, including end-of-life stewardship programmes to recycle and up-cycle your uniforms. Check the website for details.
Read more →Uniforms (School and Sports)
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Wetsuits
Rip Curl
Rip Curl accepts old wetsuits for recycling. Check the website for details of participating shops.
Read more →Women’s clothing
Dress For Dignity
Dress for Dignity is a charitable, pre-loved fashion marketplace. Funds go towards helping provide dignity to women fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough. You sell your pre-loved items, rather than donating them directly. Check the website for details.
Read more →Dress For Success Victoria
Dress for Success Victoria offers personal styling sessions to women entering or re-entering the workforce, providing them with work-appropriate outfits and accessories to attend interviews and the workplace. It accepts women's clothing in very good to excellent condition. Check the website for details.
Read more →Fitted For Work
Fitted For Work helps women and gender-diverse job-seekers become work ready. It accepts donations of women's clothing. Check the website for details.
Read more →Kathmandu
Kathmandu accepts old, used, or faulty Kathmandu gear. It partners with Upparel, an Australian textile recovery and recycling company which either reuses or recycles these items. Check the website for details, including bin locations.
Read more →Off Your Back
The Off Your Back winter coat drive is a volunteer-run, Victorian initiative which distributes preloved coats to people in need. Check the website for details.
Read more →Paddy Pallin
Paddy Pallin accepts end-of-life textiles at selected stores. It partners with Upparel, an Australian textile recovery and recycling company which either reuses or recycles these items. Check the website for details, including bin locations. Gather up your used gear (it doesn't have to be a Paddy's stocked brand!) The Upparel team sort through every item to identify whether it is fit or unfit for wear, splitting garments into two categories: Reuse: Items that are fit for wear will be donated to their trusted Australian charity partners, like Save the Children and We Are Mobilise. They also have an open-door policy for charities to come to their warehouse and collect as much clothing as they need. Recycle: Items that are not fit for wear are either repurposed by local designers and makers, or transformed into another material for further use. This includes a fluffy material called FillUP, used for things like cushions and soft toys, which can be further compressed into a harder material called UPtex, used for things like packaging and homewares.
Read more →Pink Cross Foundation Australia
Pink Cross Foundation Australia supports people affected by sexual abuse, exploitation or addition. It accepts Socks, scarves, gloves in winter, and thongs/flip flops, sunscreen and caps in summer. Check the website for details.
Read more →ReadySet
ReadySet supports men and women to become job-ready by giving them clean, properly fitted clothing that suits their living situation to attend job interviews and start work. It accepts good quality, clean women's clothes. Check the website for details of current needs.
Read more →The Generosity Collective
The Generosity Collective is a charity dedicated to providing essential clothing and items to those facing hardship while focusing on supporting a circular economy. It accepts donations of women's clothing. Check the website for details of current needs and how to donate.
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