Charity Bins in Canberra
4 donation locations from 2 charities. Find the closest bin to donate clothes, books, and household items.
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Canberra's compact size means charity bins are never far away, with donation points conveniently located across the ACT's town centres. The city's 14 Vinnies op shops process millions of kilograms of donations annually, with items even distributed to rural NSW communities. Lifeline Canberra's book fairs are legendary, making book donations particularly valuable here.
- Convenient donation points across all town centres
- 14 Vinnies op shops across the ACT
- Famous Lifeline book fairs several times per year
- Donations support rural communities in surrounding NSW
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Lifeline - Mitchell
Scr Group - Belconnen
Scr Group - Phillip
Frequently Asked Questions: Donating in Canberra
Where are charity bins in Canberra?
You'll find charity bins across all of Canberra's town centres including Civic, Belconnen, Woden, and Tuggeranong. Vinnies has drop-off facilities at Mitchell and Mugga Lane that accept larger items. Lifeline has a dedicated book bin at their Mitchell premises. Most supermarket car parks across the ACT have 24/7 accessible donation bins.
What happens to donations in Canberra?
Around 20% of clothing donations end up for sale in Canberra's Vinnies shops. Quality items are also distributed to rural stores as far as Lake Cargelligo and Eden in NSW. The Vinnies warehouse in Mitchell processes about 2.8 million kilograms of donations annually with 45 staff members sorting and distributing items.
Inside Vinnies' donation system (Canberra Times)Can I donate books in Canberra?
Absolutely! Lifeline Canberra's book fairs are famous events that raise significant funds. Drop books at the special Lifeline bin at their Mitchell premises. Vinnies and other charities also accept books at their op shops. Quality fiction, non-fiction, and children's books are always in demand.
Why is donation quality important?
Vinnies Canberra sent 376 tonnes of donated goods to landfill last year — a 67-tonne increase from the previous year. The warehouse costs $3.4 million annually to operate. As Vinnies' director notes, disposing of broken items "is actually costing someone a meal." Only donate items in genuinely good condition.
The cost of unusable donations (CathNews, 2025)