SJ Reuse Shop
Please note!
The Watkins Road Waste Transfer Station and SJ Reuse Shop is CLOSED until further notice due to the discovery of asbestos at the facility.
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You can recycle, reuse and reduce your unwanted items by donating them to the SJ Reuse Shop and keep the Circular Economy going/turn trash into treasure - by grabbing yourself a bargain too!
The aim of the SJ Reuse Shop is to divert waste from ending up in landfill. We will have a tally at the Reuse Shop and an update every month right here - so you can see the amazing results of this initiative!!
Since opening on October 1st 2022, it is estimated the SJ Reuse Shop has diverted the following waste from landfill:
Location
Watkins Road Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Centre (WTS)
Lot 512, Watkins Road, Mundijong, WA, 6123
Note there is a 10km/hr speed limit onsite (within Watkins Rd Transfer Station & Recycling Centre) as there is plant in operation nearby.
What sort of items can be donated and purchased from the SJ Reuse Shop?
The Reuse shop can give your unwanted items a second life and save them from landfill. If it is still fair to good quality, your trash could be someone else’s treasure.
Of course, there are some items that cannot be donated. Below is a guide to what items are acceptable and unacceptable at the SJ Reuse Shop.
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT |
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT |
Furniture (outdoor and indoor) |
Sheets of glass/broken glass/glass tables |
Bric-a-brac (picture frames, ornaments etc.) |
Safety-rated products (baby car seats, bike helmets etc.) |
Manual tools (such as garden tools) |
Electrical items |
Bicycles, sporting goods, camping gear |
Gas bottles/gas items |
Clothing and accessories |
Plants, soil, organic items, food |
Toys, games and play equipment |
Items containing personal data (phones, computers etc.) |
Manchester (towels, sheets, blankets etc.) |
Mattresses |
Books, DVDs |
Tyres |
Kitchenware |
Chemicals (oil, paints, hazardous household waste) |
Many items that are not accepted at the SJ Reuse Shop may still be processed at the WTS, including mattresses, tyres (fee applies) and electrical items. Click here for more info on accepted WTS items accepted for recycling/waste transfer.
Price guide
PLEASE NOTE: Only Eftpos transactions will be accepted at the SJ Reuse Shop. No cash kept on premises.
The aim of the SJ Reuse Shop is to recycle items so you can grab a bargain from as little as 50 cents!
Here is an example of the prices you might expect to see on some of the more common household items at the shop.
- Books/DVDs/CDs/PC Games/Records: $1 each or three for $2
- Bicycles: $15 each or 2 for $20
- Blankets/quilts/covers/curtains: $5 each or $10 for a set
- Towels/mats/sheets: $2 each or two for $3
- Kitchenware (bowls, plates, containers): $1 each or 3 for $2
- Picture frames/prints/paintings: $2 small, $5 large
The full price guide for smaller items will be displayed in the SJ Reuse Shop. Larger items such as furniture will vary in price, and will be labelled with a colour coded sticker system also displayed in-store.
All items will be sold "as is" and may not be fit for their original purpose.
Shop n Swap for kids
There will be a children’s library section where books and DVD's (early learning to primary school age) can be swapped like for like.
Plus, babies grow so quickly and go through a lot of clothes and accessories, so while we would prefer that usual clothing donations go to the charity bins on-site at the Waste Transfer Station, the “Shop n Swap” section will include kids clothing and accessories.
You can bring in a similar clothing donation and swap it for free items from the Shop n Swap section.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the money made from sales at the shop be used?
The money made from sales will be used to offset the cost of running and maintaining the SJ Reuse Shop.
The shop's primary aim is to contribute to the Shire's recycling and environmental efforts by diverting items from landfill and giving them a second life.
Can I volunteer to work at the shop?
Yes, you can!
Anyone interested in lending a hand at the SJ Reuse Shop can email info@sjshire.wa.gov.au
Can I reserve an item for it to be picked up later?
No. The SJ Reuse Shop will run on a first come, first served basis.
Contact Us
If you have any queries related to the SJ Reuse Shop or other waste reduction initiatives, contact Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale on:
- Phone: 9526 1111
- Email: info@sjshire.wa.gov.au