Where can you donate furniture in Melbourne?

Last Update: December 12, 2023

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Moving House?

If you’re moving house and need to donate furniture in Melbourne, there are several organizations that accept furniture donations.

1) The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army accepts furniture donations at their thrift stores located throughout Melbourne. They also offer a pick-up service for larger items like furniture. You can find your nearest store or schedule a pick-up on their website.

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Items Accepted:

Antiques & Rare Items
Bedding and Linens
Bikes, Skateboards, and
Scooters
Books and Textbooks
Clothing
Home Décor
Housewares and Small Home
Appliances
Jewelry
Movies, Music, and Media
Purses, Bags, and Luggage
Shoes
Sporting Goods
Tools
Toys and Games

2) St. Vincent de Paul Society

St. Vincent de Paul Society accepts furniture donations at their various Vinnies shops throughout Melbourne. They also offer a pick-up service for larger items like furniture. You can find your nearest shop or schedule a pick-up on their website.

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Items Accepted:

Baby products
Books, records, DVDs, CDs
Clean, usable furniture
Clothing
Dishes, pots and pans
Household decorations
Household items
Jewelry
Kitchen utensils
Non-perishable food items
Paper Goods
Personal hygiene items
Sheets & Blankets
Shoes (especially men’s and children’s)
Small appliances
Sporting goods, bikes and toys
Tools

3) The Brotherhood of St. Laurence

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence accepts furniture donations at their various op shops across Melbourne. They also offer a pick-up service for larger items like furniture. You can find your nearest op shop or schedule a pick-up on their website.

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Items Accepted:

Books
Men’s, women’s and children’s
clothing, shoes and accessories
Furniture, homewares and
electrical items

4) Sacred Heart Mission

Sacred Heart Mission accepts furniture donations at their Melbourne op shops and offers a free pick-up service for larger items. Visit their website or call their Donations Hotline to donate or schedule a pick-up. Your donation helps support their mission to assist those in need.

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Items accepted:

Furniture
Books
Clothes
Shoes
Accessories
Household items

5) The GIVIT Furniture Bank

The GIVIT Furniture Bank is a charity that collects and redistributes donated furniture to people in need across Australia. They have a network of local charity partners in Melbourne that they work with to distribute furniture donations. You can submit a donation request on their website to arrange for a pick-up of your furniture.

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Items Accepted:

Art, craft and sewing
Bedding and linen
Beds
Books and stationery
Computers and mobile devices
Disability aid
Furniture
Garden and outdoor
Groceries – non-perishable only
Heating and Cooling
Household Items
Kitchen appliances
Kitchen essentials
Music and entertainment
Safety equipment
School
Sporting equipment
Teen and adult – clothing and shoes
Toiletries
Tools and home rebuild
Toys and games
Voucher
Whitegoods

It’s always a good idea to check with the specific organization before donating furniture to confirm what items they accept and any specific requirements they may have.

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