Charity Bins in Adelaide
134 donation locations from 7 charities. Find the closest bin to donate clothes, books, and household items.
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7 Charities
Adelaide leads Australia in textile recycling innovation, with Green Industries SA championing initiatives to keep clothing out of landfill. The city hosted Australia's largest textile recycling event in 2025, "Set Your Clothes Free," which diverted tonnes of textiles from landfill. With over 130 charity bins across the metropolitan area, Adelaide residents have plenty of options for donating their preloved items responsibly.
- Home to Australia's largest textile recycling event (2025)
- Over 130 charity bins across metropolitan Adelaide
- Strong partnerships between councils and charities
- Leading the way in circular textile economy
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Lifeline - Blackwood
Lifeline - Brooklyn Park
Lifeline - Dry Creek
Lifeline - Elizabeth Park
Lifeline - Gawler
Lifeline - Holden Hill
Lifeline - Kadina
Lifeline - Millicent
Lifeline - Mount Barker
Lifeline - Mt Gambier
Lifeline - Mt Gambier
Lifeline - Murray Bridge
Lifeline - Naracoorte
Lifeline - Port Augusta
Lifeline - Port Pirie
Lifeline - Port Pirie
Lifeline - Tailem Bend
Lifeline - Victor Harbor
Lifeline - Wallaroo
Lifeline - Whyalla Norrie
Red Cross - Adelaide
Red Cross - Blackwood
Red Cross - Hampstead Gardens
Frequently Asked Questions: Donating in Adelaide
What was the "Set Your Clothes Free" event?
"Set Your Clothes Free" was Australia's largest textile recycling event, held in Adelaide in May 2025. Organised by Green Industries SA with local councils and charities including Red Cross, Salvos, and Red Nose, the event collected thousands of kilograms of clothing and textiles at eight locations across Adelaide. The previous year's event diverted nearly 10 tonnes from landfill.
Read about the event (SA Premier's Office)Where can I find charity bins in Adelaide?
Charity bins are located throughout Adelaide at shopping centres like Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza, and Rundle Mall precinct. Regional centres in Gawler, Mount Barker, and Murray Bridge also have donation points. Many supermarket car parks across the metropolitan area have 24/7 accessible bins from Salvos, Vinnies, and other charities.
What textiles can I donate in Adelaide?
Adelaide charities accept clothing in good condition, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Household linens like towels, sheets, and blankets are also welcome. Even items not suitable for resale can be recycled — South Australia processes over 30,000 tonnes of clothing annually through charitable recycling channels.
How does Adelaide handle textile waste?
South Australia leads the nation in textile recycling policy. The charitable sector here reduces CO2 emissions by processing donated textiles instead of sending them to landfill. Companies like BlockTexx in Queensland work with SA charities to break down textiles into recycled materials. Adelaide's council partnerships with charities help streamline collection and processing.
Learn about circular textiles (Green Industries SA)