The Bower
Do you have a quality item that is too good to send to landfill? Try contacting The Bower.
The Bower accepts a wide variety of pre-loved goods including household items and building materials. Ku-ring-gai residents can book a collection.
Book a collection here
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Unfortunately there are a few categories of items that we cannot accept.
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Items we do not accept |
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Furniture - complete bed frames of all sizes, tallboys, chests of drawers, small lounges, bedside tables, mattresses in pristine condition, small dining tables with chairs, small wardrobes, rugs
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Baby and children’s items
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Kitchenware
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Clothing
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Bric-a-brac
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Column heaters and plastic fans
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Books and music
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Dishwashers
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Doors and windows
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Ensemble bed bases
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Gardening items
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Entertainment units (large)
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Hardware and tools
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Furniture made from chipboard / MDF
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Timber
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Gas appliances
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Plumbing
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Large exercise equipment
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Sports and leisure goods
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Mattresses and sofa beds
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Bikes and bike parts
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Office furniture
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Paint
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Ovens
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White goods* (microwaves, fridges and washing machines in good working condition)
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Pianos, pianolas and organs
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Electrical items* (kettles, toasters, televisions, vacuums complete and in working order)
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Printers, scanners and WiFi modems
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Boxed tiles and pavers*
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Soft furnishings
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What if I have an item that Bower cannot accept or accommodate?
If you have an item we cannot accept please visit The Reuse database. This is a large searchable list of organisations that can re-home or recycle many types of goods.