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 Bower Reuse & Repair Centre, Revolve Recycling and Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre.  More event partners will be joining, so check back closer to the event to see the full list of items you can drop off.

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What items can you drop off?

Categories

Small furniture, washing machines, selected electronics and electrical items

Donations for The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre
Accepted items Items not accepted

Small quality furniture such as:

  • Small bookcases 
  • Side/coffee tables
  • Bedside tables
  • Chairs or stools
  • Small ottomans
  • Chest of drawers
  • Small 2–4-seater dining tables

*maximum 6 items that can be easily lifted by one person, must be fully assembled and not contain glass.

Quality, clean, complete, working and ready for somebody else to use:

Washing machines

Selected Electronics and electronic items including:

  • Smart TVs with a base or stand, less than 10 years old and complete with remote control
  • Cameras, camera lenses and accessories
  • Laptops
  • Hi-Fi separates, including turntables, DVD players, amplifiers and all-in-one stereos
  • Kitchen appliances, preferably as-new, with a focus on kettles and toasters
  • Microwaves
  • Vacuum cleaners 
  • Mobile phones
  • Servers and hard drives
  • Tablets
  • iPods
  • Computer consoles, including Gameboys, Nintendo consoles, Xbox and PlayStation consoles
  • Small to medium-size power tools
  • Vintage radios and stereo-grams
  • Electric heaters, excluding bar heaters

Note: Residents are responsible for unlocking and erasing/deleting all data from their electronics and electrical items.  

  • Furniture that is damaged, in poor condition, missing parts or can’t be lifted by one person

 

 

 

 

  • Washing  machines that are damaged, in poor condition, missing parts or can’t be lifted by two people

     

  • Smart TVs in poor condition, not complete or more than 10 years old 
  • Smoke detectors
  • Household or lithium batteries
  • Air conditioners
  • Fuel powered tools
  • Light bulbs
  • Desktop computers
  • Keyboards
  • Cords and cables
  • Computer games for Gameboys, Nintendos, Xbox or Playstations
  • Drones
  • Electric garden tools
  • Landline network phones

Bikes, scooters and E-bikes

Donations for Revolve Recycling
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
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
Accepted items Items not accepted

Metal kitchen items: 

  • pots and pans
  • baking trays
  • knives
  • cutlery
  • utensils
  • colanders
  • steel bowls 
  • Items with engines, motors or fuel tanks 
    including lawn mowers, whipper snippers, etc.

    NOTE: Even if drained of fuel/oil. The vapours can cause a fire in the trucks. Metal lawn mowers are accepted at Kimbriki, no charge.  Note Electric lawn mowers can be put on bulky goods pile, but must remove any battery.

  • Oil heaters - due to the potential of oil being present and leaking when compacted which could cause a fire or end up on the road. 

    Oil heaters can be taken to Kimbriki (no charge-accepted as metal recycling), but oil must be removed before disposal.  Oil in separate containers (to a maximum of 10L) can be disposed of at Kimbriki's motor oil area at no charge.  

    Alternatively, oil heaters (no need to drain) can be taken to a Chemical CleanOut event.

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  

PP5 Plastic plant pots

Taken to Kimbriki for recycling
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.

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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Reuse and Recycling Event: Timber Recycling

Drop off your timber and give it another life!

Stack of timber

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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