Willing & Able recycle a large range of items to reduce landfill. We accept: X-Rays, clothing, linen, toys and household items – see a full list of what can and can’t be donated here.
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: Kingfisher, Kew, Comboyne, Cairncross and Wauchope.
Return & Earn
Willing & Able are now accepting eligible cans and bottles - bring them in to our Renovation and Recycling Warehouse at 38 Jindalee Road - We do the counting for you. Wait while we count them or come back later and pick up your money, or request a bank transfer - 10 cent refund on eligible bottles and cans . OR you can donate them to us. Willing & Able receive 3 cents for every can or bottle that is recycled through our site.
X-Ray Recycling
We firstly sort the x-rays in sizes. A local recycler then purchases them from us for a kilo price. X-Rays are then finely granulated, X rays have silver in them in the form of 'halides'
Wood Work
All sawdust is put in compost bins along with any other scrap timber.
Helping other Nations
The Willing & Able Foundation recycles many items that can also assist others. Excess stock from our Op Shop is put to good use & is sent overseas monthly to help poorer nations:
Toys
Shoes
Hats/Scarves
Handbags/Belts
Blankets, Sleeping Bags, curtains & other items
Table cloths, tea towels & other kitchen Manchester
Clothing: Ladies, men's, children's, babies, underwear, swimwear etc
Sheets, valances, pillow cases, Doona's & covers, mattress protectors & other bed linen
On average we pack and send over 1200kg each and every month.