Doorstep recycling for tricky items

Rechargeable, non-rechargeable, small handheld batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and 6V), lantern, watch and button batteries.

These are the pill packets made of plastic and foil. We also accept empty, fully foil pill packets. If your blister pack came in a cardboard box, recycle the box separately in your yellow lid bin at home. No business quantities.

These items should be clean, dry and free of mould and chemicals:

• Stained, worn or torn clothes, uniforms, fabric hats. No bras, underwear, boxers, reusable nappies or swimwear.
• Shoes and socks
• Blankets, doonas, quilts, sheets, towels, pillows, fabric mattress protectors and sleeping bags. No blankets or bedding with animal fur, hair or odours. No pet beds.
• Soft toys (remove any batteries)
• Cushions and curtains (with hooks and eyelets removed – cut off the top section)
• Reusable shopping bags made from fabric
• Rolls of fabric and offcuts (sewing pins and needles must be removed) 
• Items not good enough to be donated to charity

Place aluminium coffee pods in a clear soft plastic bag so they don’t leak. 

• Small appliances and personal items: kettles, toasters, irons, blenders, alarm clocks, radios, remotes, power tools, hairdryers, straighteners, electric toothbrushes, smartwatches, vapes
• Mobile phones and accessories: smartphones, landlines, chargers, headphones
• Small computers and accessories: laptops, tablets, e-readers, mouse, keyboards, game consoles, speakers, remotes, cameras, cables, power tools, DVDs/CDs/videotapes.

We only accept small items in great condition that can be safely lifted by one person. Up to 3 items per collection. They don’t need to fit inside a reusable bag.

All items must be assembled. No furniture made of or containing glass. Minor damage such as scuffing or scratches may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Seating: armchairs, dining chair sets (minimum 2 chairs), ottomans. No single dining chairs or desk chairs.
• Tables: bedside tables, coffee tables (no furniture with glass), side tables
• Storage: small bookcases, coat stands, small shelving units.

Items must weigh less than 10kg each. Limit of 2 of each type per collection.

Items must weigh less than 10kg per item. Limit of 2 of each type per collection.

Longer fluorescent tubes can stick out the top of your bag.

Items must weigh less than 10kg each. No sharp items.

• Metal handheld tools: hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches
• Metal coat hangers – bundled and tied together
• Keys and metal locks
• Metal kitchen items: pots, pans, baking trays, colanders.

Water and oil-based accepted. Keep paints in original containers with lids on tight. Maximum 10kg or 10L per container (limit of 5 containers per collection). 

From furniture, appliance or delivery packaging. Keep pieces whole with all tape/glue removed. We accept large pieces of polystyrene if they’re under 1m in size. Place polystyrene with your bags and secure any loose pieces so they don’t blow away.

No bendy or squishy items, such as foam wrap, foam sheets, packing peanuts or bean bag filling. No polystyrene with plastic lining, like some ice cream containers.

Inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, toner bottles, fuser and drum units, fax rolls and print heads.

First put envelopes and any paper scans in your yellow lid recycling bin at home.

Car batteries, power tool batteries, e-bike batteries. See our battery guide for where to recycle them.

Take items in good condition to your local charity store. For books in bad condition, put them in your yellow lid bin - remove hard covers and plastic or metal binding.

Put it in your yellow lid recycling bin or take large cardboard to our quarterly drop-off event Recycle It Saturday.

No carpets or rugs in any condition. 

For electric blankets, make sure the blanket is unplugged before cutting out the cord and thermostat. You can recycle these electrical parts by booking a doorstep recycling collection. You will need to roll up the remaining blanket and put it in your red lid bin.

Oils, flammable liquids, poisons, pesticides, household and pool cleaners, motor oil, cooking oil and other hazardous items can be safely disposed at a Household Chemical CleanOut collection.

Pop them in Simply Cups bins at 7-Eleven stores or your red lid bin at home.

Take them to participating Mecca, Sephora and David Jones stores.

Mirrors, bric-a-brac and kitchenware.

Bottles, plastic containers, glass, cardboard, foil and cans. Put them in your yellow lid bin.

Whitegoods, mattresses, larger furniture and electronics. Instead book a free pick-up for bulky items.

Drop them off at any pharmacy.

Knives, scissors, utensils and other sharp metals.

Plastic bags, bread bags, wrappers, chip packets or bubble wrap can be taken to Woolworths stores trialling soft plastics recycling. Otherwise, put them in your red lid bin.

• Clothes or bedding in good condition, belts, handbags and jewellery – please rehome or donate them to a local charity
• Bras, underwear, boxers, reusable nappies and swimwear
• Backpacks and suitcases
• Plastic mattress protectors
• Curtains with hooks and eyelets, any textile items with electric components such as electric blankets
• Hard toys