Donate second-hand items for Treasure Troves
Drop off reusable items at a resource recovery centre for resale at Treasure Troves.
Donate quality second-hand items at Council resource recovery centres for resale at Treasure Troves.
Donations are free. They help reduce landfill and support a local charity.
Where to donate
Take items to a Council resource recovery centre. Centres are open every day.
Centres are located at:
- Chandler
- Ferny Grove
- Nudgee
- Willawong.
How to donate
Follow these steps:
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Take items to a centre
Go to the recycling facility at a resource recovery centre. -
Have your items assessed
Staff will assess your items and decide if they are suitable for resale. -
Complete your drop-off
Suitable items are accepted for free of charge.
If items are not accepted
If your items are not suitable for donation, you will need to manage them.
You can:
- recycle them at the centre (if recyclable)
- take them home at no cost
- dispose of them as general waste (fees apply).
What you can donate
Only donate items that are:
Examples of accepted items
Household items
- kitchenware and vases
- home décor (frames, artworks, ornaments)
- storage containers and baskets
- toys for ages 3+ in good condition
- sporting equipment (including bikes and exercise gear)
Furniture
- tables, chairs and desks
- sofas and armchairs
- bed frames
- shelving, cupboards and drawers
Clothing and textiles
- clean clothing (adults and children)
- shoes and handbags
- curtains and linen
Books and stationery
- books (fiction, non-fiction and children’s)
Tools and garden items
- gardening equipment
- outdoor furniture
Support a charity
Treasure Troves are operated by the Endeavour Foundation.
They create employment opportunities for people living with disability.
Your donation helps give items a second life and reduce landfill.