Options for unwanted items

Join in the fun of holding a garage sale and get to know your local ‘reuse’ community. 

If you want to buy or sell pre-loved items, why not join the Second-Hand Hornsby Op Shop trail, which includes all the Op Shops available in the Hornsby Shire Region.

What is fast fashion?

Fast fashion is a term to describe inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends which is then quickly disposed of.

How you can make a difference

• Consider what is already in your wardrobe before making a purchase
• Buy second hand
• Buy less and choose items of better quality
• Swap your clothes with friends or at an organised Clothes Swap
• Donate your good quality clothing to local charity stores

Do we love our clothes too much?

Globally, more than 100 billion garments are made each year. Australians consume on average more than 27 kilograms of clothing per person each year, and that trend is increasing. Did you know it takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton T-shirt?

Options for unwanted clothing

Commercial clothing recyclers

Clothing Cleanup is a commercial clothing recycler who gives your wearable unwanted clothes a new life. Your clothes will be picked up from your home for free and are then distributed within Australia and overseas. They accept items in good condition including clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, scarves, hats and linen. Clothing Cleanup services most of the Hornsby Shire, for more information and to book a pick up please go to https://clothingcleanup.com.au/

Donate

Not-for-profit charity stores may accept your wearable clothing, please contact them prior to donating. For a list of charity stores in the Hornsby Shire please see the Guide to local charity stores in Hornsby

Garage sale

Garage sales are a great way for you to make some extra money, meet your neighbours and reduce the amount of clothing going to landfill.

Sell online

You could consider selling your unwanted clothing at:

• Gumtree
  www.gumtree.com.au
• Freecycle (there are approximately 5000 people in the Hornsby group)
  www.freecycle.org
• Ebay
  www.ebay.com.au

Drop off to the Community Recycling Centre

• Clothing and accessories such as handbags, shoes, belts, scarves and hats are accepted.
• Household textiles such as rugs, linen, towels and curtains are NOT accepted.
• Only wearable and reusable clothing, accessories and linen are accepted, as items are collected for reuse.
• Please ensure items are bagged.

Address: Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh

Waste Hotline: 13 70 30

Give your furniture and white goods a second life with The Bower

Instead of sending good-quality items to landfill through bulky waste collection, why not donate them to a local charity that gives them a new purpose?

The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that accepts donations of quality second-hand furniture and appliances. These items are either resold affordably in their stores or rehomed directly through their House to Home program—providing essential household goods to refugees, people transitioning from homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and others in need.

Items The Bower is currently seeking:

• Small dining tables and chair sets
• Two seater sofas
• Small chests of drawers and bedside tables
• Washing machines and fridge-freezers (clean and working)
• Small kitchen appliances (e.g. microwaves, toasters)
• Smart TVs with remotes
• Two- and three-seater sofas

Please note: All donated items must be complete, clean, and in full working condition. Items are matched to real client needs, so acceptance depends on current demand.

Ready to donate?

The Bower offers a free collection service for accepted items within the Hornsby LGA. To see if your donation is suitable and book a pick-up, visit The Bower website.

By choosing reuse over disposal, you’re reducing waste and helping someone build a safer, more stable home. Thank you for making a difference.

Your bulky waste collection is for large unwanted household items. These items go straight to landfill, so it should be a last resort disposal option.