Discover sustainable solutions with the ReUse Hunter map

At ReUse Hunter we have a community of circular businesses offering alternative solutions to help reduce the waste that ends up in landfill.

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Join us on our mission to help reduce the waste that ends up in our landfill.
We have a community of companies offering a diverse range of alternative solutions.

Cessnock
Dungog
Lake Macquarie
Maitland
Mid Coast
Muswellbrook
Newcastle
Port Stephens
Singleton
Upper Hunter

Defining the Circular Economy Roles

Each role plays an important part in our circular economy we are desiring to achieve for our community. Learn more about what each of these roles entail with our handy definitions. To reduce the amount going into landfill every year, we ask for you to consider other options before sending these items to our waste facilities.

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Browse our map by material

Our region, the Hunter and Central Coast, have already built incredible momentum behind the transition to a circular economy. A range of stakeholders across the public and private spheres have delivered capability programs, gathered and analysed data to identify new opportunities. Browse by material to see what’s available in your area.

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Clothing & Textiles
Clothing & Textiles
Whether you’re looking to give your clothes a second life, tailor your clothing for a perfect fit, or repurpose textiles into innovative projects, our map is your guide to discovering the ideal solution.
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Construction & Materials
Construction & Materials
We have many solutions for your construction and demolition scraps and materials. Our Community Map can point you to companies who can recycle these materials and even use them for new innovative projects.
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Electronics & White Goods
Electronics & White Goods
Electronics and white goods can be a bit tricky to know where the right place to dispose of them. We have a network of companies who can help you dispose of these properly or even revive them to give them new life.
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Food & Green Waste
Food & Green Waste
Find services to help you dispose of your food and green waste responsibly, ensuring it’s processed in an eco-friendly way.
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Furniture & Homewares
Furniture & Homewares
We have a network of companies where you can dispose of your used furniture and homewares properly or even revive them to give them new life.
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Leisure and Lifestyle
Leisure & Lifestyle
Our map guides you to companies proficient in repurposing or recycling your leisure and lifestyle items, there may even be a financial gain.

Our popular listings on ReUse Hunter

Circular economy is a framework to use and manage materials required to meet the needs of society in such a way that does not deplete finite resources, retains value in closed-loop systems, and regenerates degraded ecological systems. The circular economy framework provides the following three guiding principles: eliminate waste and pollution, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

Recycle Central Group

No bookings are needed. To dispose of waste at one of our facilities, simply bring the waste in your vehicle and follow instructions from our staff when you arrive at the weighbridge.

You will be charged according to the weight you dispose of, just as you would at a council landfill. Please ensure that you are dressed appropriately and wear closed-in shoes.

When your unloaded vehicle is weighed on the weighbridge, you will be charged by card or cash.

Vinnies Raymond Terrace

St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shops are a beloved destination for affordable, preloved treasures across the Hunter Region. Offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, furniture, homewares, and more, each purchase supports vital community services. Vinnies Shops are powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, with all profits staying local to fund assistance programs for individuals facing hardship. By shopping or donating at Vinnies, you’re directly supporting initiatives that aid around 300,000 people in NSW each year. Discover quality items at great prices and join a community-driven effort to make a positive difference.

Salamander Bay Community Recycling Centre

Salamander Bay Recycling (SBR) is an independent, not-for-profit recycling centre dedicated to environmental sustainability and community support. With strong community ties, SBR provides local employment opportunities and grants while promoting responsible recycling practices. The centre offers free pick-up and drop-off services for recyclable items across several local suburbs, making recycling easy and accessible. SBR invites the community to join the Recycling Revolution and help create positive environmental outcomes through sustainable practices.

Vinnies Tanilba Bay

St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shops are a beloved destination for affordable, preloved treasures across the Hunter Region. Offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, furniture, homewares, and more, each purchase supports vital community services. Vinnies Shops are powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, with all profits staying local to fund assistance programs for individuals facing hardship. By shopping or donating at Vinnies, you’re directly supporting initiatives that aid around 300,000 people in NSW each year. Discover quality items at great prices and join a community-driven effort to make a positive difference.

Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station is a Community Recycling Centre offering free disposal of household quantities of various items year-round. The station accepts paints, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, motor oils, other oils, car batteries, household batteries, smoke detectors, and fluorescent globes and tubes. This service helps the community safely dispose of hazardous materials, promoting environmental sustainability and responsible waste management.

Lifeline Shop Raymond Terrace

Lifeline operates a network of Lifeline Shops that sell pre-loved goods to raise funds for life-saving services, including local suicide prevention programs. Shopping at Lifeline gives you the opportunity to find quality used items while supporting a great cause. By donating or purchasing, you help fund vital mental health services and contribute to a sustainable future. Lifeline’s vision of “An Australia Free of Suicide” is made possible through these community-driven efforts. Additionally, Lifeline offers a convenient furniture pick-up service for bulk donations of quality used items, making it easy to support this important work.

Lifeline Shop Nelson Bay

Lifeline operates a network of Lifeline Shops that sell pre-loved goods to raise funds for life-saving services, including local suicide prevention programs. Shopping at Lifeline gives you the opportunity to find quality used items while supporting a great cause. By donating or purchasing, you help fund vital mental health services and contribute to a sustainable future. Lifeline’s vision of “An Australia Free of Suicide” is made possible through these community-driven efforts. Additionally, Lifeline offers a convenient furniture pick-up service for bulk donations of quality used items, making it easy to support this important work.

Opportunity Knocks Medowie

Opportunity Knocks offers a wide selection of quality pre-loved clothing and accessories at affordable prices, all while supporting the local community. As a charity, much of the funds raised go towards the Food Way Medowie program, helping provide food security to those in need. Donations of good quality clothing, shoes, accessories, books, toys, and non-electrical household items are gratefully accepted. Donations can be dropped off in one of the three green clothing bins located around Medowie. Breakables can be evaluated for suitability during shop hours.

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Veolia Raymond Terrace Resource Recovery Park

Veolia Raymond Terrace Resource Recovery Park provides innovative and environmentally friendly recycling and waste management solutions. Part of the global Veolia Group, a leader in ecological transformation, the park offers high-performance services to support businesses and industries in achieving their environmental goals. Specialising in water, energy, and industrial services, Veolia develops sustainable solutions that help preserve and replenish natural resources. Committed to the sustainable development of cities and industries, Veolia sets the benchmark for managing waste, water, and energy resources in a way that benefits the environment.

Salvos Store Nelson Bay

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement dedicated to sharing hope and support to those in need across diverse communities. The organisation relies on donated goods, with 100% of profits funding programs that assist individuals facing hardship. Donations of clothing, household items, toys, and small electrical goods can be made in-store or arranged for free home collection. The Salvation Army aims to build healthy communities while caring for the well-being of individuals—body, mind, and spirit.

Vinnies Anna Bay

St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shops are a beloved destination for affordable, preloved treasures across the Hunter Region. Offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, furniture, homewares, and more, each purchase supports vital community services. Vinnies Shops are powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, with all profits staying local to fund assistance programs for individuals facing hardship. By shopping or donating at Vinnies, you’re directly supporting initiatives that aid around 300,000 people in NSW each year. Discover quality items at great prices and join a community-driven effort to make a positive difference.

Salvos Stores Raymond Terrace

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement dedicated to sharing hope and support to those in need across diverse communities. The organisation relies on donated goods, with 100% of profits funding programs that assist individuals facing hardship. Donations of clothing, household items, toys, and small electrical goods can be made in-store or arranged for free home collection. The Salvation Army aims to build healthy communities while caring for the well-being of individuals—body, mind, and spirit.

Vinnies Beresfield

St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shops are a beloved destination for affordable, preloved treasures across the Hunter Region. Offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, furniture, homewares, and more, each purchase supports vital community services. Vinnies Shops are powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, with all profits staying local to fund assistance programs for individuals facing hardship. By shopping or donating at Vinnies, you’re directly supporting initiatives that aid around 300,000 people in NSW each year. Discover quality items at great prices and join a community-driven effort to make a positive difference.

Vinnies Mayfield

St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shops are a beloved destination for affordable, preloved treasures across the Hunter Region. Offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, furniture, homewares, and more, each purchase supports vital community services. Vinnies Shops are powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, with all profits staying local to fund assistance programs for individuals facing hardship. By shopping or donating at Vinnies, you’re directly supporting initiatives that aid around 300,000 people in NSW each year. Discover quality items at great prices and join a community-driven effort to make a positive difference.

Do you know another business to add to our circular economy?

If you know of somewhere else involved in the circular economy not already listed, reach out and let us know!

By collaborating we can help develop the region’s economy and drive environmental improvement at the same time.

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