Our Services
Building/Renovation
Donate surplus building goods & support local skills
At the Resource Collective, we’re giving leftover building materials a second chance to do good, diverting them from landfills and using them to fuel social and environmental change.
Your surplus tiles, timber, bricks, and even partial paint tins can help us build an inclusive future by supporting training and employment opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Whether you’re wrapping up a DIY job or clearing out after a significant renovation, we welcome clean, reusable building materials in good condition. Our team carefully assesses each donation to ensure it can be resold or passed on to community partners.
Not sure if we can take it? Just give us a call or send us a few photos, and we’ll be happy to help.
Building & renovation goods we accept:

Tiles
We accept whole or broken tiles, which is perfect for DIYers and upcyclers. Clean and undamaged tiles can be a real treasure for local builders.

Bricks
Surplus bricks in good condition are welcome. These sturdy staples are always in demand for garden edging, fire pits, and backyard builds.

Pavers
Pavers of all shapes and sizes are accepted if they’re not cracked or crumbling. Ideal for resale or community landscaping projects.

Aluminium windows & doors
Aluminium windows and doors must be intact and rust-free. A great way to keep high-value materials out of the landfill..

Timber (treated or untreated)
Treated, painted or raw timber is accepted as long as it’s clean, dry, and usable. No rotten, warped or splintered pieces.

Gib (plasterboard)
We’ll take gib offcuts or full sheets if they’re dry and mould-free. No broken or damp panels, please.

Bagged products (cement & grout)
We accept unopened or partly used bags of cement, grout, and similar materials. Bags must be sealed, dry, and not rock solid.

Off-cuts
Short lengths of timber, gib, or other materials are welcome. Clean off-cuts are great for crafts, patch jobs, and DIY projects.

Kitchen cabinets & vanities
Modular units must be clean, complete, and free of mould or damage. Send us photos first so we can confirm space and suitability.

Paint (full or partial tins)
We accept sealed tins of water-based or acrylic paint in usable condition. No rusty lids, hardened contents, or leaky containers, please.
Building & renovation donation checklist:
- Items need to be clean.
- No mould, rust, water damage, or rot.
- Items are usable & in saleable condition.
- Timber & paint must be in good condition.
- Do not unload until a team member is present.
- Please remove any packaging debris before arriving.
- Call ahead if you’re bringing large or heavy items.
Building & renovation goods FAQ
Yes! We accept many leftover building materials like tiles, bricks, pavers, aluminium windows and doors, gib, timber, and even bagged products like cement or grout.
Yes, offcuts and broken tiles are welcome, but it’s best to call ahead if unsure. Sometimes, size and volume matter; we’ll guide you depending on our current space and needs.
Clean and in good condition, please! No mould, rust, water damage, or filth. We assess everything on arrival; if it’s not in saleable shape, we’ll kindly point you to the transfer station.
Yes, we do, as long as it’s in good condition. No rotten, damp or damaged timber, please.
Yes, but condition matters. Items need to be clean, complete, and usable. It’s always a good idea to send us photos ahead of time so we can confirm if we can accept them.
Secure and tidy is best! Stack or bundle where possible, and ensure items are safe to unload. And please don’t start unloading until a staff member is there to help, we want to ensure everything is suitable before it hits our shelves.
We sell what we can through our shop to support the centre and our disability employment programme. If we can’t sell something, we often pass it on to local op shops or community groups like Sustainable Options and Under the Stars. Unsellable items go to the transfer station.
We don’t have strict limits, but some items may be too big or bulky to manage on certain days. Please call ahead if you’re bringing in large or heavy materials so we can make sure we’re ready for you.
We accept a wide variety of goods, from homewares and furniture to e-waste, batteries, e-waste, and garden tools. Items are cleaned, tested, repurposed, or sold, giving them a second life while reducing what goes to landfill.
E-Waste
Computers & laptops
Mobile devices
Computer screens & TVs
Printers, fax machines, scanners
Stereos & music devices
Modems & motherboards
Computer e-waste
Electronic cables
Building/Renovation
Tiles
Bricks & pavers
Aluminium windows & doors
Gib & timber
Cement & grout
Offcuts
Kitchen cabinets & vanities
Paint
Whiteware
Fridges
Freezers
Freestanding ovens
Clothes dryers
Microwaves
Air fryers
Batteries
Household batteries
Button cell batteries
Rechargeable batteries
Alkaline batteries
Lithium batteries
Car batteries
Motorbike & lawn mower batteries
UPS batteries
E-bike & mobility scooter batteries
Power tool batteries
Homewares
Furniture
Kitchenware
Small appliances
Home décor
Cushions & soft furnishings
Bathroom accessories
Toys & games
Storage containers
Heaters & fans
Wall clocks & decorative pieces
Tools
Power tools
Hand tools
Toolboxes & kits
Lawnmowers & small garden equipment
Drill bits, blades & accessories
Cables, cords & chargers
Nuts, bolts & fasteners
Industrial tools
Machinery
Measuring & layout tools
Outdoors
Bikes
Lawnmowers & trimmers
Outdoor furniture
Plant pots & planters
Garden tools
Outdoor umbrellas
Sporting goods
Garden ornaments & décor
Outdoor BBQs
Greenwaste
Potted plants
Seedlings & seed trays
Plants with roots
Seeds
Plastic pots & planters
Tree & shrub trimmings