The Tumut Re-Use Shop at the Gilmore Resource Recovery Centre has reopened following a hiatus and is ready to take donations.
The shop was temporarily closed back in 2022 to make way for the expansion of the Return and Earn Depot and has now been relocated to the old Return and Earn shed.
The Re-Use Shop helps to divert suitable waste items from landfill and provides affordable and sustainable goods to community customers.
Donations of household furniture in good condition like tables, lounges, chairs, and wardrobes are very welcome. Smaller items including gently used footballs, gym weights, golf clubs and tennis rackets will also be accepted.
The shop space now has a smaller footprint so at this stage, previously accepted items like cutlery, books and loose clothing cannot be donated.
The shop will also not accept mattresses, electrical items (anything with a cord), battery-operated items, items that are broken, torn, stained or mouldy, have missing pieces or parts, or are otherwise damaged or unsanitary.
Donated items will be assessed by the Centre’s gate attendants.
All unaccepted items will be subject to the usual council waste fees or you can use your digital waste voucher. Council and Valmar staff reserve the right to refuse any donations that do not meet standards.
The Re-Use Shop is located at the Gilmore Resource Recovery Centre and is open the days/hours when the Resource Recovery Centre is open.
For more information visit www.svc.nsw.gov.au/RRC
