Donating, Selling and Recycling (Sydney)
Note: This is an active page that is updated as often as we can. Please advise of any inaccuracies and we'll be sure to keep this page as current as possible.
Charity Bins:
Soft toys, clothes, bags, shoes, accessories
MS Society (white charity bins)
On either Knox Street or via Holden St entrance to Ashfield Mall (behind Aldi at the loading docks).
General clothing, bags, shoes, accessories
St James Church Liverpool Rd Croydon
Books & CDs Street Libraries
https://instagram.com/innerweststreetlibrarian?utm_medium=copy_link
Radio 2MBS Sydney is always looking for donations of books and CDs in good condition for their Book and CD fairs. Pick up available. https://www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/bookandcdfair/
Electronics, e-waste
Whirl Recycling
Free pickup and drop off of electronics and appliances. Whirl reuse, sell and recycle almost anything electrical including smoke alarms, fans, heaters, cables, cords, chargers, watches, clocks, microwaves, lamps, printers, mobiles & computers (they wipe the digital memory & can provide certificate) etc. Also take printer ink cartridges.
https://www.whirlrecycling.com/
E-waste, gas bottles, light globes, batteries, paint, car batteries, motor oils etc.
https://www.recyclesmart.com/
https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/household-recycling- overview/community-recycling-centres
Mens suits, shirts, belts, dress shoes etc.
Dress for Work - Marrickville
Womens suits, shoes and handbags suitable for work interviews
(must be gently used only)
Dress for Success - Marrickville
Cosmetics recycling:
TerraCycle provide this service with collection bins available in Priceline stores. There's one in Ashfield Mall.
https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/zero_waste_boxes/beauty-products-zero-waste-box-en-au
Fabric recycling:
King Cotton Recycling (red bins) https://kingcotton.com.au/locate-bin/
Clothing Cleanup
Book a clothing pickup https://clothingcleanup.com.au/
Greyhound Rescue (Marrickville)
They previously took old blankets and soft toys, but may still be on hold for the moment. They likely would consider large beds, leashes, collars though.
Pets in the Park
Details to be confirmed.
Reverse Garbage (Marrickville)
30 Carrington Rd Marrickville
Creative reuse centre. See website for accepted donations.
reversegarbage.org.au
The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre
Hut 34, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Bower.org.au
Typically accept donations of paint, building materials, tools, household, furniture and other items. Check website.
Salvos (Tempe)
Books, electrical (they test), clothes, some furniture, toys, bric-a-brac, bedding etc.
Food Donations:
(must be within best before date)
Sydney Food Share
Freny - contact via Facebook page message.
Food Pantries:
Ashfield Blessing Box
Cnr Holden & Norton St Ashfield https://www.facebook.com/ashfieldblessingbox/
Addi Road Food Pantry
Addison Road, Marrickville
Selling items:
We recommend listing everywhere, but specifically on Gumtree for large items Also Marketplace and local buy swap and sell pages.
Selling on your behalf:
We use various selling agents who will photograph, write a description and list your items for sale or auction. Please enquire if you need this assistance.
Lego selling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1798682543791468 Mixed Lego is usually listed for $20-$25/kg.