Find a local service
Search for ways to borrow, repair, buy second-hand, donate or recycle items near you.
Before you buy or replace something... choose what you’d like to do
Hire or borrow
Try to hire or borrow before you buy.
Repair
Fix it first before replacing it.
Buy pre-loved
Choose pre-loved instead
of buying new.
of buying new.
Donate or rehome
Rehome, don’t bin.
Recycle
Difficult items
Avoid & Reduce
Avoid and reduce unnecessary items and packaging.
REUSE
Use again, share or borrow before buying new.
REPAIR
Fix what you have and keep it in use for longer.
RECYCLE
Recycle materials when you can’t reuse or repair.
DISPOSE
Dispose of items safely as a last resort.
THE WASTE HIERARCHY
Don't replace it. Rethink it.
Helps people across Northern Sydney find practical ways to keep everyday items in use for longer.
Borrow or hire instead of buying, repair what you already have, choose second-hand, donate or rehome unwanted items, or find the right place to recycle difficult materials. By keeping things in circulation for longer, we can reduce waste, save resources and avoid unnecessary purchases.
Small actions. Big impact.
Every choice you make helps build a more sustainable Northern Sydney.