HomeCycle
Our HomeCycle program is currently being reviewed. To stay up to date when the program resumes, sign up to the Sustainable Whitehorse enewsletter. If you have reusable items, such as clothing, use the Recycle Mate website or app to find your nearest alternative recycling drop off point.
HomeCycle is a free service to donate second-hand furniture and other household items in good condition for reuse without leaving the comfort of home. The program partners with Eastern Emergency Relief Network to re-distribute reusable items as emergency aid to local families or individuals requiring basic living support in the community.
Last year, the program collected nearly 71,300kgs of reusable home items. Around 70% of these items were donated to various charities and relief organisations and around 24% of items that weren’t suitable for reuse were recycled. This initiative promotes the reuse and circularity of items.
For items that are not suitable for reuse, book a hard waste collection or use one of our other waste services.
Why we provide these services
Textile and electronic waste (e-waste), are two of the fastest growing waste streams in Melbourne. Textile waste makes up approximately 4% of waste sent to landfill and remains one of the top five items incorrectly put in the recycling bins, while electronic waste was banned from landfill as of 1 July 2019.
We are committed to waste reduction and work with partners like HomeCycle to expand opportunities to easily reuse and recycle items. We still encourage donations of reusable items to local charities, although call ahead to see if the item is accepted or needed prior to donating.