Repair and reuse
If it's too good for Verge Valet™, try gift it, sell it, donate it, fix it or swap it first
Reuse options
Try the services below to keep your items in the circular economy for longer.
Service |
Item/s |
Transport |
| Gumtree | Anything – sell items or list them for free | Pick up |
| Buy Nothing Facebook Groups | Anything | Pick up in your local area |
| Collective Shed | Camping gear, craft and hobby supplies and electrical items in very good condition | Drop off in Vic Park – contact to see if they would like your item |
| Dismantle | Good quality mountain and BMX bikes | Drop off – contact to see if they are currently accepting bikes |
| Facebook Marketplace | Anything | Arrange with buyer |
| Fair Game | Sports equipment | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| Garage Sale Trail | Register to hold a garage sale for any items you wish to sell or give away – held in November every year | – |
| GiveWrite | New or lightly used stationery and school supplies (no lever arch files) | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| Repair Cafe | Learn how to fix broken items. Check your local Repair Cafe’s socials for upcoming workshops and locations. | Take item to your local Repair Cafe. |
| Repair Lab | Learn how to fix broken items. Check Repair Lab’s socials for upcoming workshops and locations. | Take item to local Repair Lab event. |
| REMida | Old art and craft supplies, CDs (no cases), unused fabric offcuts | Drop off in West Perth. Call 9227 5576 to check what they’re currently accepting. |
| Save the Children Book Bazaar | Books (no textbooks or magazines) | Drop off |
Buy Nothing Facebook groups
Buy Nothing is a gifting platform that supports neighbours to share freely with one another. Join your local Buy Nothing Facebook Group below, and connect with your community to gift (or request) items that you no longer want or need. There are also some similar groups listed here. It’s a great way to share and connect with neighbours, keeping items in the circular economy for longer.
- Cambridge – City Beach, Floreat (NW), Floreat (SE), Wembley (South), West Leederville
- Claremont – Claremont, Mt Claremont
- Cottesloe – Cottesloe (North), Cottesloe (South)
- Mosman Park – Mosman Park (North) / Peppermint Grove, Mosman Park (South) / North Fremantle
- Peppermint Grove – Mosman Park (North) / Peppermint Grove
- Subiaco – North of Hay Street, South of Hay Street, Shenton Park
- Vincent – Highgate / Perth (Hyde Park), Leederville, Mount Hawthorn, Mount Lawley, North Perth (West of Charles St), North Perth (East), West Perth (North) / Northbridge
- Fremantle – Fremantle & surrounds, Mosman Park/North Fremantle, White Gum Valley/Gibson Park, Beaconsfield, Samson/ Kardinya (West), Hilton/O’Connor (West)
- South Perth – Como (East), Como (West), Kensington, Manning, Salter Point, South Perth (East), South Perth (West), Waterford/Karawara
- Victoria Park – Bentley, Carlisle, East Vic Park, Lathlain, St James, Victoria Park/Burswood
Charities and op shops
Quality used items including furniture, toys, clothing, sports equipment, bric-a-brac and books can all be donated. Some charities even offer a free collection service for bulky items. Try these local free services:
| Charity | Phone number | Email / Online contact form | Home collection available? |
| Australian Red Cross | 1800 733 276 (1800 RED CROSS) | – | |
| Good Sammy | 1300 GOOD SAMMY (1300 466 372) | Book online home collection. | Yes |
| Friends with Dignity Perth | Online contact, Facebook | – | |
| No Limits Perth | 0452 457 977 | Donation form | – |
| ParaQuad Industries | (08) 9381 0108 | pqiopshop.shenton@alinea.org.au info@alinea.org.au (for home collection) |
Yes |
| People Who Care | 0403 367 767 | Online contact | Yes |
| Salvos Stores | 13 72 58 (13 SALVOS) | Yes | |
| Save the Children | (08) 9267 3900 | scawainfo@savethechildren.org.au | – |
| Vinnies | 13 18 12 | info@svdpwa.org.au | Yes – conditions apply |
Recycling options
Some items that are too damaged to be reused by others can be recycled into new products.
| Service | Items | How it works |
| CLAW Environmental | Broken or damaged plastic items, such as:
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Drop your items at the West Metro Recycling Centre or directly to CLAW in Welshpool. Only certain plastics can be accepted – check your items here or call the Recycling Hotline on 9384 6711 to confirm. |
| UPPAREL | Textile items that are damaged beyond repair.
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Order a box, fill it up with your damaged textiles, and mail it to Upparel. Prices start at $35 for a 10kg box of textiles. |