Drive and drop off your old and unwanted items in good condition at our Reuse & Recycling Event.
This local event is in partnership with St Vincent de Paul, Revolve Recycling, Dandelion Support Network, Fliptech, Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre and the Sydney Library of Things.
Next event
- Saturday 29 March, 9am - 3pm, Aquatic Reserve Centre carpark
What items can you drop off?
Categories
Clothing and accessories for adults
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Quality women’s and men’s clothing and accessories including:
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Essential nursery items and clothing for babies and children
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Bikes, scooters and E-bikes
- Bikes, scooters and E-bikes in any condition
Selected electronic items
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Note: Residents are responsible for erasing/deleting all data from their electronics. Fliptech will assume no liability for breaches of data. |
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Cardboard
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| Flattened cardboard with tape and labels removed | Soiled cardboard |
Small metal items (must weigh less than 10kg and at least 80% metal)
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Metal kitchen items:
| White goods |
Metal handheld tools:
| Items with engines, motors or fuel tanks including lawn mowers, whipper snippers, etc. |
| Metal dust bins and wire coat hangers | |
| Metal reusable drinking bottles and metal bottle caps | |
| Keys and metal locks |
PP5 Plastic plant pots
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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
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.
Donations for the not-for-profit Sydney Library of Things
The Sydney Library of Things Northern Beaches is specifically looking for the following useful items (quality brands preferred)
To consider if an item is good for donation, please ask yourself:
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Would someone want to borrow this item only for a short period of time?
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Is the item in good/excellent condition?
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Would you lend this to your neighbour or family?
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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.
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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