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Here is an A-Z listing of all the items that can be donated to Willing & Able. Items can be left at the Op Shop or collected upon request by phoning

02 6581 0939, Online, or via the Port Macquarie Hastings Council Waste App.

You can also leave clothing donations at the following waste transfer stations: Available now: Kingfisher, Kew, Comboyne, Cairncross and Wauchope.

To find out more about how we use your donation click Here.

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Accepted

Clothing & Fashion

Clothes
Clothing for women, men, children, babies. Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Bras
Only new and clean items

Belts
Must be clean with no stains, rips or holes.

Handbags
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Scarves
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

School Uniforms
Must be clean with no stains, rips or holes.

Shoes / Footwear
Includes shoes, boots, sandals, flip flops, thongs – must be in pairs, in good condition and clean.

Socks
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Stockings
Only new and clean items.

Swimwear
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

T-shirts
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Underwear
Only new and clean items.

Wetsuits and rash vests
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

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Linen & Manchester

Blankets
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Curtains
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Cushions
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Doonas/duvets and covers
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Fabric couch covers
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Fabric floor mats
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Face cloths
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Hand towels
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Mattress Protectors
No plastic protectors, fabric only. Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Oven mits
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Pet beds
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Pillow cases
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Sheets
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Tablecloths
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Tea towels
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Towels
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Valances
Must be clean and with no stains, rips or holes.

Bric a Brac

Baby booster seats with no belt attachments
Must be in good working order and clean, no rips or stains. We CANNOT accept baby car seats only booster seats.

Baking trays (ceramic/metal/glass)
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Board games
Must be in good working order and not missing essential pieces.

Books
In good condition, no torn pages.

Bowls
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Chopping boards
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Cooking utensils: Serving spoons, ladles etc. No sharp knives.
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Crockery
Cups, teacups, mugs, plates, bowls, tea pots. Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Cups, teacups and mugs
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Cutlery
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

DVDs & CDs
Must be in good working order and in covers.

Food storage items (Tupperware, ceramic etc)
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Garden pots
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Glassware
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Gravy boats
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Jugs
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Kids games
Must be in good working order and not missing essential pieces.

Luggage
Must be in good working order and clean.

Mortar and pestle
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Mugs
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Ornaments
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Picture frames
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Plates
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Ramekins
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Serving platters
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Tea cups
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Tea pots
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Toys
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Vases
Must be in good working order and clean. No chips or cracks.

Craft & Sewing

Craft items, material off-cuts, buttons etc
Must be clean, not chipped/broken.

Fabric off-cuts and sewing scraps
Must be clean, not stained.

Wool for knitting
Must be clean.

Computer & Electrical

Electrical items eg. Televisions/Fans/Lamps
Must be clean and in good working order. Cords must be provided. Remotes must be with TV's.

Electric blankets
Must be clean and in working order.

Kitchen items eg. Fridge/Freezer/Toaster/Microwave

Must be clean and in good working order. Cords must be provided.

Oil heaters
Column heater only. No gas heaters.

Sporting & Outdoor

Bicycle
Must be in working order.

Camping goods
Must be in working order.

Fishing net
Must be in working order.

Fishing rods
Must be in working order.

Gazebos
Must be in working order.

Skateboard and skates equipment
Must be in working order.

Sports equipment
Must be in working order.

Tents
Must be in working order.

Home Renovation

Building Materials - EG Doors & Plumbing
Must be in working order.

Shade cloth
Must be in good condition - clean with rips or tears

Timber
Must be in working order.

Hand Tools
Must be in working order.

Windows
Must be in working order.

Garden

Garden tools
Must be in working order - condition.

Garden furniture

Must be in working order.

Garden and outdoor items
Must be in working order.

Medical

X-rays
Accepted for recycling.

Not Accepted

Batteries

Cannot accept of any kind. Disposable or Rechargeable

EG - Rechargeable batteries for tools

Car Seats

Not accepted.

Carpet

Not accepted.

Cassette tapes
Not accepted.

Cots - Basinets

We cannot sell due to Australian Safety Standards

Computers
Not accepted.

Gas Bottles

We cannot sell as we cannot check they are safe.

Gas Heaters
We cannot sell as we cannot check they are safe.

Helmets

Motocycle or bicycle - We cannot sell due to Australian Safety Standards

Mattresses
Not accepted - unless in brand new condition - less than 12 months old.

Phones - mobile or land line
Not accepted.

Pillows
Not accepted.

Printers
Not accepted.

Vertical blinds - Venetian Blinds
Not accepted.

Still not sure?

If you're still unsure about what you can and can't donate, please call or contact us below

Call 02 6581 0939 Contact Us