Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items in good condition at our Reuse & Recycling Event.
This local event is in partnership with the Australian Red Cross, The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre, Peninsula Senior Citizens Toy Repair Group, Revolve Recycling and Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.
Next event
- Saturday 21 November 2026. See event details
What items can you drop off?
Categories
Clothing and accessories (new or quality used)
| Donations for the Australian Red Cross | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
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Quality clothing and accessories including:
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Selected electronics and electrical items, washing machines
| Donations for The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
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Quality, clean, complete, working and ready for somebody else to use: Washing machines Selected Electronics and electronic items including:
Note: Residents are responsible for unlocking and erasing/deleting all data from their electronics and electrical items. |
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Toys, games, children's books, sports equipment, school resources
| Donations for the Peninsula Senior Citizens Toy Repair Group | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
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Bikes, scooters and E-bikes
| Donations for Revolve Recycling | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
| Bikes, scooters and E-bikes in any condition | Plastic framed small children's bikes |
Cardboard
| Taken to Kimbriki for recycling | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
| Flattened cardboard with tape and labels removed | Soiled cardboard |
Small metal items (must weigh less than 10kg and at least 80% metal)
| Taken to Kimbriki for recycling | |
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| Accepted items | Items not accepted |
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Metal kitchen items:
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Metal handheld tools:
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| Metal dust bins and wire coat hangers | |
| Metal reusable drinking bottles and metal bottle caps | |
| Keys and metal locks | |
PP5 Plastic plant pots
| Taken to Kimbriki for recycling |
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| Accepted items |
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PP5 plastic black and coloured plant pots and punnets Please note:
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Raw timber offcuts, flat pack furniture, raw pallets
Taken to Kimbriki for recycling
Make sure you read our guide on accepted and not accepted timber cuts.
Please bring proof of residency. Household quantities only, no commercial or renovation waste.
Items should be easily be lifted by 2 people and each piece should be a maximum of 1.2m in length.
Remove any protruding nails and screws for the safety of our staff.
All loads will be inspected, and Council has the right to turn away unacceptable items.
Unsure about what type of timber you have? Email Waste Education a clear photo of the cross-section of your item and we can assist with finding out if it is eligible for recycling.
Prepare for the event
Separate your items into the categories above before you arrive
Group your items in different boxes or bags using the categories above. Pack them into your boot or rear of your vehicle so they can be safely removed by staff.
Drop and drive to the event, and stay in your car
When you arrive at the event our collection staff will unpack your vehicle to get you on your way faster.
Only bring items listed above. We cannot accept anything other than what is specified.
What to do with items not accepted?
For household items that are not part of the reuse and recycling event, visit our A to Z Guide to Reuse and Recycling or visit our Reuse and Recycling Map, highlighting all the locations in the local area where you can drop off items for free for recycling or repurposing.
Alternatively, you could give your pre-loved items away to someone who needs it or try advertising online through Facebook Marketplace, Freecycle, Gumtree, Trading Post or eBay.
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