Donating – We make it easy …

We accept:

  • Good quality household items that are clean, safe, hygienic, and readily saleable by us
  • Clothes that are not soiled or damaged
  • Any other items we have the facility to recycle

Specific items you may be interested to know we accept free of charge include:

  • Electrical equipment in any condition (except as noted below)
  • Computer equipment in any condition (except as noted below)
  • Scrap metal
  • Car batteries.

We cannot accept:

  • Items that do not meet the above criteria
  • Items that do not meet Health & safety and hygiene regulations
  • Items we do not have the capacity to store safely (chemicals)
  • Gas bottles, paint, chemicals, medicines, food, and alcohol of any kind
  • Water safety equipment, helmets, and medical equipment of any kind
  • Fire safety equipment, firearms, weapons, ammunition, fireworks
  • Petrol or car oil
  • Plants, agricultural chemicals, veterinary medicines
  • Baby gear, including cots, car seats, high chairs, prams, strollers, and infant clothing
  • Children’s “sleepwear” without fire hazard labels introduced in mid-2018
  • Electric blankets (except the cord)
  • Encyclopedias, weekly magazines, suitcases
  • TV Cabinets
  • Wood/timber windows

Please see below for items that carry a disposal / handling charge:

  • TV’s: $32.00 (no CRT’s)
  • Fridges and Freezers: $30.00 each
  • Stoves, Washing Machines, Dryers, and  Dishwashers: $10.00
  • Dehumidifiers: $5.00
  • Microwave: $5.00
  • Monitors: $10.00 each
  • Printers: $5.00 (ink must be removed)
  • Photo Copiers: $25.00

Trash Palace staff on-site have the final say on what goods we can accept.  Please remember we pay the same landfill charges as you if unsuitable items are left with us.

We offer a pickup service.  Please note charges may apply outside of the Porirua.  Please supply pictures of what it is you want to donate:  

To request a collection click here.