New year, clear space: a room-by-room decluttering guide
Start 2026 with less clutter and more purpose. Our practical room-by-room guide helps you declutter and donate items to charity bins near you.
Find Charity Bins Near You
Locate donation drop-off points across Australia. Your donations help fund vital community services and keep textiles out of landfill.
How It Works
Donating your pre-loved items has never been easier
Find
Search for charity bins and drop-off points in your city using our interactive map
Donate
Drop off clothing, books, toys, homewares, and more at your chosen location
Impact
Your items are sold in op shops or given directly to Australians in need
Choose Your City
Find donation points across Australia's major cities
Australia's Trusted Charities
Find donation bins from the organisations making a difference in your community
Why Your Donation Matters
Every year, Australians send over 800,000 tonnes of textiles to landfill. By donating instead of throwing away, you're making a real difference.
Support Communities
Funds raised help charities provide essential services to vulnerable Australians
Reduce Landfill
Keep usable items out of landfill and reduce your environmental footprint
Help Those in Need
Your pre-loved items provide affordable clothing and goods for families doing it tough
What Can You Donate?
Most charity bins accept a wide range of items in good, clean condition
Clothing
Shirts, pants, dresses, jackets, and all wearable items
Shoes
Paired shoes and boots in good condition
Books
Novels, textbooks, children's books, and magazines
Toys
Clean toys, games, and puzzles with all pieces
Homewares
Kitchenware, decorations, and small appliances
Linen
Sheets, towels, blankets, and curtains
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my donations?
Donated items are sorted by charity staff and volunteers. Quality items are sold in op shops to raise funds for charity programs. Some items are given directly to people in need, while textiles that can't be resold are often recycled.
Can I get a tax receipt?
Some charities offer tax receipts for donations over a certain value when dropped at staffed locations. Check with the specific charity or ask at their op shop for their policy.
Are charity bins available 24/7?
Most standalone charity bins are accessible around the clock. Staffed drop-off locations and op shops have set opening hours, which you can find on each location's detail page.
What items should I NOT donate?
Avoid donating broken items, stained clothing, mattresses, car seats, helmets, or anything you wouldn't want to receive yourself. When in doubt, check with the charity first.
Can charities pick up large items?
Many charities offer free furniture pickup services for larger donations. Contact them directly through their website or phone to arrange a collection time.
Which charity should I donate to?
All our partner charities do valuable work in Australian communities. Choose based on the cause you care about most, or simply pick the most convenient location near you.
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