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Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items in good condition at our Reuse & Recycling Event.

This local event is in partnership Australian Red Cross, Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre, Revolve Recycling, the Dandelion Support Network and the Library of Things.

Next event

  • Saturday 17 August, 9am - 3pm, Aquatic Reserve carpark

What items can you drop off?

Categories

Adult clothing and accessories

Accepted itemsItems not accepted
New or used items in good conditionSoiled / damaged items
Quality women’s, men’s clothing and accessories including the list below.Underwear / socks
JacketsUsed beauty products
TopsUniforms
SkirtsFood
KnitwearKitchenware
DressesFurniture
ShirtsWhitegoods
ShortsBooks / DVDs / CDs
HandbagsOutdoor items
BackpacksHarmful products (eg knives)
Shoes, belts, hats, scarves and other accessories 
Jewellery 

Small metal items (must weigh less than 10kg and at least 80% metal)

Accepted itemsItems not accepted

Metal kitchen items: 

  • pots and pans
  • baking trays
  • knives
  • cutlery
  • utensils
  • colanders
  • steel bowls 
White goods

Metal handheld tools:

  • hammers
  • screwdrivers
  • wrenches
  • nails
  • nuts and bolts
  • nail clippers
 
Metal dust bins and wire coat hangers  
Metal reusable drinking bottles and metal bottle caps 
Keys and metal locks 

Cardboard

Accepted itemsItems not accepted
Excess cardboardSoiled cardboard 

PP5 Plastic plant pots

Accepted items

PP5 plastic black and coloured plant pots and punnets 

Please note:

  • These item/s must carry the PP5 plastic recycling symbol to be accepted.  
  • Thoroughly tap out any soil.  
  • Plant tags can remain on pots.

Bikes and e-bikes

Accepted items
Bikes and e-bikes in any condition

Essential nursery items and clothing for babies and children

Accepted itemsItems not accepted
Activity / playmats Activity tables 
Art & craft materials (new or like new)Adult and maternity clothing
Baby baths 
 
Ball pits
Baby bottles and new teats Bath seats, aids or stands 
Baby carriers Bed rails
Bassinets (please refer to website as some models aren’t accepted)Bumbo seats
Books (0 – young adult)
CDs and DVDs for babies and children
Bouncers and rockers with 3 or 5 point harness Cot bumpers
Manual breast pumps Electrical items
Breastfeeding supportsFoam mats 
Car seats, convertible car seats and car booster seats made in 2017 or laterFurniture 
Capsules made in 2015 or laterJolly jumpers
Change mats Nappy wrapper bins and cartridges 
Change tables (folding only) Nursery décor 
Clothing and accessories (00000 – kids size 16)Pop up tents 
Cots (made after 2003) Port-a-cots 
Clothing and accessories (00000 – kids size 16) Potties and toilet equipment 
Cots (made after 2003)Rocking Horses
Dummies (new)Swimming items (eg floaties, goggles etc) 
Feeding items (as new)Teepee or cubby houses
Feeding pillowsToys - really large
FormulaWalkers and ride ons
Highchairs 
Linen (bassinet, cot and single bed) 
Mattresses (stain free and with or without a cot)  
Nappies  
Nappy bags 
Nursing pads (new) 
Play pens  
Pram and pram accessories (single and double) 
Safety gates 
Safety / protection items  
Shoes (in good condition)  
Sleep sacks (for 0 – 2yrs) 
Sterilisers (microwave only) 
Toddler beds 
Toiletries for babies 
Toys and games 


 

Sydney Library of Things

The Sydney Library of Things is a not-for-profit service that provides the local community with access to a collection of extremely useful but only occasionally used items that can be loaned out for a short period of time.

Accepted itemsItems not accepted
Food dehydratorDamaged items or items not in working order
Water Pressure Washer / Gerni 
Gazebo Oztrail 3m x 3m 
Bread Maker 
Extension cord - 18.5 m for indoor/outdoor use 
Extension Cord - 15m Indoor use only 
Folding Trestle Table - large 
Foldup Trestle Table - small 
Ice Cream Maker 
Bunting  
Finska 
Party set - 24 places 
Party set children's - 24 places 
Steam Vacuum Cleaner 
Room dehumidifier 
Data Projector 
Projector Screen 
Paper Shredder 
Quoits 
Wooden Giant Noughts and Crosses 
Self-inflating Single Mattress 
Self-inflating Double Mattress 
Induction Hotplate 
Folding Beach Cart 
Sewing Machine 
Overlocker Sewing Machine 
Vacuum Cleaner 
Fairy Lights 
Esky - 25 Litre 
Garden Shears 
A-frame Step Ladder 
Set of Glass Tumblers (min 25) 
Juicer 
Pasta Machine 
Hot Water Urn 
Fog Machine 
Popcorn Maker 
Boules Game 
Trolley 
Tarpaulin 
Chocolate Fountain 
Camping Chair 
Fairy Floss Maker 
F-Clamp Trojan 
Metal Detector 
Glue Gun 
Metal Ice Bucket 
Foot Pump 

Prepare for the event

Separate your items into the 7 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.

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. 

What happens to your items?

By dropping off your items, you are making a big difference to ensure that they don't end up in landfill.

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