The Bower
Snapshot
Multiple Locations
Pick up, Drop-off
REuse
REpair
REcycle
The Bower is a not-for-profit environmental charity dedicated to keeping useful items out of landfill and into the hands of those who need them. We do this by making it easy for people to donate, repair, reuse and learn. Donate & Shop at either of our stores: Marrickville Store A haven for second-hand lovers, offering quality furniture, appliances, household items, salvaged building materials, books and more. Summer Hill Boutique Our boutique store features curated vintage and retro furniture, bric-a-brac, stereo systems and one-of-a-kind finds. Bower Bikes (at Summer Hill) Reclaimed bikes, affordable repairs, servicing, and regular workshops to get you rolling. Learn something new Our hands-on workshops teach practical skills in basic carpentry, furniture restoration, upholstery, painting and more. Sign up: bower.org.au/learn
Accepted items
Note, accepted items differ between our two locations. 🟢 Marrickville store Bric-a-Brac CDs/Vinyl Doors Electrical items – lamps, televisions, vacuums, hi-fi separates complete and working condition Gardening items Large Furniture (LIMITED SPACE) – tallboys, chests of drawers, dining tables with chairs, small wardrobes, sideboards, couches etc… Small Furniture – Bedsides, coffee table, side tables, plant stands, hall stands, etc… Magazines Plumbing Records Rugs Sports & Leisure goods Tools & Hardware Salvaged building materials Timber 🟢Summer Hill retro boutique All camera and film gear, analogue and digital CDs & Vinyl Artwork Bric a Brac – Interesting trinkets and objet d’art High quality smaller furniture items Framed pictures & Mirrors Books, Records, CDs & DVDs Ceramic Plant Pots Bikes – please donate on Fridays or Saturdays directly to Bower Bikes. Please email details of your donation beforehand to bikes@bower.org.au 🟢 Donations for our House to Home program are accepted at our Summer Hill location only.: Washing machines and dryers Fridge / Freezers Smaller Bedside cabinets 4 – 6 seater dining tables & chairs Kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and microwaves
Paused items
As at 23/7/25, we are pausing donation of: Books Camping gear Armchairs DVDs Kitchenware – plates, mugs, glasses, pots/pans, etc… Paintings/frames Single & double bed frames
Condition of items
Usable
Items must be clean, in good working order, and something you’d proudly give to a friend or family member.
How to get items to us
Addison Road Community Centre, Building 34, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204
Monday to Friday: 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 3pm Note: Donations are not accepted on Sunday.
Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill, NSW 2130
Monday 10am-2pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am–5pm
Categories
Books & magazines, Toys & games, Collectables, Technology, Appliances, Furniture, Linen, Home, Hobbies, Building & hardware