About us
The National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations Inc. (NACRO) is the peak organisation that represents Australia’s charities and charity Op Shops that recycle clothing, furniture, household and workplace goods to raise funds to be able to provide for the disadvantaged and deliver vital community support programs. We are independent and not for profit. Our members are registered charities with the The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
We welcome all visitors to this website to learn more about charitable recycling, news about the sector and events.
Read MoreCharitable Recycling in Australia
In Australia the organised collection of donated used clothing and household goods are mainly undertaken by charities. By world standards, it is a sector that is driven by benevolence that sets it apart from the for-profit sector.
Charitable recycling is a system through which thousands of tonnes of donated goods (including a portion of household post consumer waste) are diverted from landfill and redistributed to men, women and children overwhelmed by life’s hardships, or sold to assist in the charitable works of the organisations that have invested in the recycling infrastructure. It is accepted by Australians as a traditional and valuable community service; the practice of donating to a local charity is a cultural norm for Australians.
Donating your goods
Giving clothes, household bricabrac and furniture in good condition, is a great way of helping out the community.
Whether it is your personal clothes or furniture or items from your workplace, these donations can make a great difference to adults and children facing hard times, by providing much needed items, and by helping raise funds for the charity’s community programs.
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- Clothing – good quality for the needy or resale
- Kitchenware & bricabrac
- Books
- CD’s and movies
- Furniture (in good condition)
- Household goods
- TV’s and computers
- Mobile phones
Helping the community
There are more than 2400 charity-operated op shops in Australia