RE-Leaf for the Planet
RE-Leaf is a community environmental charity working to reduce waste and give unwanted items a second life. We accept a range of items that people may no longer need, including tricky-to-recycle materials, reusable household items, toys, books, pantry items and other goods that still have value. Rather than sending everything straight to landfill, we look for the most useful pathway available. Items that can be reused may be passed on to people who need them, redistributed through our community, or given a new home through our repurpose fundraiser markets and other initiatives. Pantry items can be redirected to people experiencing food insecurity, while toys, books, clothing and other usable goods can find new owners instead of becoming waste. For items that genuinely need to be disposed of, we look for appropriate recycling or recovery options wherever possible, particularly for materials that are difficult to manage through standard household recycling. Our approach is simple: reduce waste, reuse what we can, and find a better destination for the things people no longer want. By bringing items to RE-Leaf, you’re not simply getting rid of something — you’re giving us the opportunity to find out whether it can be reused, repurposed, redistributed or recycled.
Accepted items
• ♻️ Tricky Trash / Hard-to-Recycle Items Items should be clean, empty and free from food or other contamination where applicable. Packaging and small materials should be separated where possible. - Plastic bottle caps - Soy sauce fish-shaped containers - Plastic bread tags - Pens and stationery - Eyeglasses - Household batteries - Medicine blister packs - Dental care items, including empty toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes - Plastic beer clips - Single-use coffee cups - Plastic cutlery and straws - Clean cling wrap (no food residue) - Resealable/zip-lock bags - Aluminium coffee capsules - Spray heads and pumps from cleaning products - Dishwashing liquid bottles - Soft-plastic packaging from dishwashing tablets - Air freshener cans and refills - Empty personal care and beauty packaging, including: - Lip balm tubes - Lotion and cosmetic tubes - Lip gloss containers - Mascara and eyeliner - Cosmetic pencils - Concealer packaging - Other empty makeup packaging - Disposable razors - Contact lens cases 💻 E-Waste We accept small-to-medium household electronics in reasonable condition, including: - LCD TVs (no cracked screens) - Computer monitors (no cracked screens) - Mobile phones - Laptops - Cables and chargers - Small electronic devices - Small kitchen appliances - Other small-to-medium electronics Not accepted: white goods such as refrigerators and washing machines, air fryers, heaters, or other large appliances. 🥫 Pantry & Toiletries - Long-life, non-perishable pantry items in date and suitable for consumption - Unopened, unused toiletries Pantry items and toiletries are redirected to people and community organisations who need them. 📚 Reusable & Donatable Items - Books - Toys - Clothing for men, women and children — good, clean and wearable condition only - Homewares - Decorative items - Other household items that are still usable Where possible, these items are redistributed, repurposed or given a new home through our community initiatives and repurpose markets. 🪴 Plants - Unwanted indoor and outdoor plants - Potted plants - Plants that need some TLC and rehabilitation We give plants a chance to recover and find a new home rather than being discarded. 👟 Shoes & Bras - Sports shoes, including pairs that are no longer wearable, for our specialist recycling/recovery partner - Bras in good condition, which are donated to domestic violence shelters
Condition of items
Usable and unusable
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How to get items to us
Drop-offs are by appointment only — please do not arrive without prior confirmation or leave items unattended. To arrange a drop-off, please contact us by email in advance. We will work with you to find a suitable day and time for your visit. Our flexible appointment-based system allows us to accommodate different schedules while ensuring that someone is available to receive and appropriately sort the items.
Categories
Books & magazines, Clothing & accessories, Food, Home, Technology, Appliances, Toys & games, Health & beauty