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
There are many groups and organisations that make it easy to fix items so you can keep using them, or help you pass your items on to be reused by someone else. Try the services below to keep your items in the circular economy for longer.
Service |
Item/s |
Transport |
| Gumtree | anything for sale or free-listing | Pick up |
| Buy Nothing Facebook Groups | anything | Pick up; local to your area. |
| Save the Children Book Bazaar | books – no text books or magazines | Drop off |
| Dismantle | good quality mountain and BMX bikes | Drop off – West Metro Recycling Centre, Shenton Park |
| 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 / give away | – |
| Repair Cafe | learn how to fix broken items | Take item to local Repair Cafe. Check their socials for upcoming workshops and locations. |
| Repair Lab | learn how to fix broken items | Take item to local Repair Lab. Check their socials for upcoming workshops and locations. |
| REMida | old art supplies | Drop off. Call to check what they are currently accepting on 9227 5576 |
Buy Nothing Facebook Groups
Buy Nothing is a gift economy, being used in communities around the world, allowing 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 – Floreat (NW), Floreat (SE), West Leederville
- Claremont – Buy Nothing 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, Mosman Park/North Fremantle, White Gum Valley/Gibson Park, Buy Nothing Beaconsfield, Gifting with Integrity Samson/ Kardinya (West), Community Gifting Hilton/O’Connor (West)
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 | What is accepted | Electrical Items? | Contact Details | Home Collection Available |
| Anglicare | high quality furniture, whitegoods, electrical items, clothing and bric-a-brac. | Yes | (08) 6253 3535 – enquiries / book a home collection. Op Shop Store locations | Yes – Mon-Fri |
| Australian Red Cross | instore donation of quality clothing – all ages, accessories, books, CDs, DVDs, homewares only – no furniture, whitegoods or kitchenware. Visit here for a donation guide. | – | 1800 733 276 (1800 RED CROSS) Red Cross store locations | – |
| Good Sammy | all household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric a brac, electrical items | Yes | 1300 GOOD SAMMY (1300 466 372) or book online home collection. | – |
| Friends with Dignity Perth | manchester, kitchenware, laundry items, unused toiletries, sanitary and beauty products, gift vouchers, linen, photo frames, some furniture – conditions apply | Yes – on a needs basis. Find out more | Online contact, Visit on Facebook | – |
| ParaQuad Industries | most household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric a brac, electrical items | Yes | T: 9381 0108; E: [email protected]; online info | Yes – bookings: [email protected] or call: 08 9381 0189 |
| People Who Care | all household goods, furniture, books, clothes, bric a brac, electrical items | Yes | Direct Donations Line M:0403 367 767 | Yes |
| Salvos Stores | clothing and accessories, electrical goods, toys, books, CDs, DVD’s, vinyl records, bric-a-brac & homewares. Select stores accept white goods and quality furniture. Call first. | Yes | 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit Salvos Stores | Yes |
| Save the Children | books, bric-a-brac, furniture, clothing, homewares. | – | 9267 3900; [email protected] Store Locations | – |
| Vinnies | quality clothing and accessories, homewares, manchester, kids toys, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture (select stores), electrical items (select stores). No computer equipment. | Yes – select stores | 13 18 12; Store locations | Yes – conditions apply |
| UPPAREL | textile recycling for clothing beyond repair. Underwear not accepted. 10kg of old textiles for $25. | – | Find out more | Yes |