Reuse shops (tip shops)

We operate several reuse shops, which sell quality used, recycled and second-hand products. Donations of saleable goods are welcome at all shops. You can visit a reuse shop at:

When purchasing items from a reuse shop please note that cash is not accepted. Please pay by EFTPOS, debit or credit card, with contactless payment preferred.

Donations

If you wish to donate items that are in a saleable condition you can bring them to either a Recycle Market or Trash & Treasure facility.

  • Recycle Market locations - please take your donation items to the resource recovery area and speak to our friendly staff there. They will ensure all saleable items are separated, sorted, prepared for sale and transferred to the Recycle Market, ready for a new life.
  • Trash & Treasure locations - please advise the gatehouse operator on arrival that you have items to donate and they’ll direct you to where you can drop off your donations.

Accepted items

We happily accept most items provided they are suitable for resale and in good working order; not incomplete, broken, damaged, stained or torn.

We do accept some broken or damaged items, including furniture, bicycles, lawnmowers, gardening equipment, white goods, etc., so long as they are easily repairable or suitable for parts. Please check with our staff on arrival.

Not accepted

We do not accept:

  • anything with ripped, dirty or stained fabric
  • car parts, excluding bumper bars and tow bars
  • child car seats, baby capsules and child restraints
  • clothing
  • cots, prams and high-chairs made prior to 2009
  • fire extinguishers
  • gas bottles
  • mattresses
  • safety equipment, including personal protective equipment
  • helmets for bike riding, cricket, horse riding or motorbike riding
  • aquatic toys and flotation aids
  • pillows, towels, blankets and bed linen
  • plasterboard or fibreboard.

Management of tip shops - Ability Enterprises

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The Recycle Markets and Trash & Treasure are managed by Ability Enterprises in partnership with us.

Ability Enterprises is a not-for-profit social enterprise, based in the Toowoomba region, that provides employment opportunities for people who face barriers to employment. For further information, please visit their website or Facebook page.

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