New Collection Service
City of Melville residents have a new and convenient way to keep quality household items out of landfill, thanks to a partnership between the City and ParaQuad Industries – Alinea.
This new collection service offers residents a valuable collection service to donate quality household goods, books and clothing that are clean, usable and in good condition to Paraquad industries who reuse, recycle and sell items through their op shop stores.
As an NDIS registered provider of supported employment Alinea’s ParaQuad Industries provides meaningful employment opportunities for people living with disabilities while helping divert valuable resources from landfill through reuse and recycling programs.
Residents are encouraged to think before they throw and consider donating usable household items to ParaQuad Industries.
Many unwanted items still have life left in them and could help support local families, community members and create employment opportunities for people living with disabilities across Western Australia.
ParaQuad Industries will collect eligible household donations directly from your home through their bookable collection service.
This is a great option for:
- Clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Manchester.
- Kitchenware, Bric-a-Brac, Collectables, and other household goods.
- Jewellery and other accessories.
- Toys, Board Games, and Sports/Camping equipment
- Books, Frames/Artwork, CD’s/DVD’s, Recent Magazines
- Small electrical items (compliant with state law)
Donated Items
ParaQuad Industries accept quality and in good condition: include/copy from FAQs
Items should be:
✔ Clean
✔ Safe
✔ In working condition
✔ Reusable
If your item is heavily damaged, broken or no longer usable, it may be more suitable for verge collection
Why Donations Matter
Support from the community and use of this service helps creates jobs for people with disabilities and diverts good items from landfill through reuse and op shop sales.
Donating usable items helps:
- Reduce landfill waste
- Support reuse
- Assistlocal community programs
- Give household goods a second life
- Support a more sustainable community
Think before you throw and ask yourself
- Could it be reused?
- Could someone else benefit from it?
If your items are truly at the end of their life and cannot be recycled, rehomed, repaired or reused then book a verge collection.
Contact
For more details, visit Paraquad Industries donation pages
Call: 08 9381 0195
Email: [email protected]
Download: ReCollect app
Op Shop Locations
Paraquad Op shop and Book Bazaar Willetton: 147 High Road, Willetton 6155
Paraquad Op shop and Book Bazaar Stirling: 39 Erindale Road, Stirling 6021
Paraquad Op Shop Shenton Park: 4-6 Orton Road, Shenton Park 6008
Paraquad Op Shop Jandakot: 52 Cutler Road, Jandakot 6164
New store opening soon
Paraquad Op Shop Cannington: 1280 Albany Highway, Cannington 6107
(Please check business hours for each location, as hours may vary)
FAQs
Visit the Paraquad website at https://bookable.alinea.org.au/order and book through the donation booking system.
You can also use the ReCollect app for convenient booking. Provide your address, a description of items, and preferred date. We’ll confirm availability and arrange a suitable pickup time.
The ReCollect app is an application available for download on Google Play store and App Store. It is a convenient way to book our donation collection service straight from your mobile phone.
Collections are generally free for suitable donations within the Perth metro area. We aim to make donating as convenient as possible while supporting our mission of enriching lives through offering supported employment to those living with a disability.
When creating your booking, Paraquad will ask you for a preference of time (morning 8.00am to 12.00pm, or afternoon 12.00pm to 5.00pm). Paraquad will then schedule a convenient time for you during business hours. Please have items ready and accessible by the agreed time.
Allow some flexibility for unforeseen circumstance if they happen to arise. Routes are planned for efficiency.
Yes!
Your quality donations are sorted and sold in our Paraquad Op-shops. This generates funds and creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Items not sellable in our Op-Shops are handled responsibly (with minimal contribution to landfill where possible). Every donation supports independence, choice, and opportunity for our workers with disabilities.
We accept many kinds of donations at Paraquad. Some of these items include:
- Clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Manchester.
- Kitchenware, Bric-a-Brac, Collectables, and other household goods.
- Jewellery and other accessories.
- Toys, Board Games, and Sports/Camping equipment
- Books, Frames/Artwork, CD’s/DVD’s, Recent Magazines
- Small electrical items that are compliant with state law
When donating, please ensure your donations are clean, undamaged, complete, and operational.
Please call Paraquad on 08 9381 0195 to find out more about our accepted donations.
To keep costs down, maximise reuse, and reduce our contribution to landfill, items include:
- Damaged, stained, or mouldy items.
- Mattresses, whitegoods, large electricals, or Gas appliances
- Hazardous materials, commercial waste, or chemicals
- Old Textbooks, loose paper, large frames
We may not be able to collect unsuitable items. Please describe them when booking so we can advise and keep you informed. If you have any questions about things you want to donate, contact them on 08 9381 0195 for more information.
We currently don’t have an option on our booking system for furniture, but we are working to make this possible in the coming future.
If you’re interested in donating furniture or other larger items, please contact Paraquad at 08 9381 0195 or email us at [email protected].
To ensure the smooth collection of your donations, ensure that:
- Items are clean, dry, and in good condition.
- Place items within your property line in a safe accessible spot.
- Protect items from the weather.
- Have them ready by the collection time so the Paraquad team will be able load them efficiently.
Leaving your items in a box or plastic bag will ensure they are all together and are protected from the weather.
Yes you can book a collection for specific items. Please list or describe the main items when booking. This helps us prepare the right vehicle and team for a smooth collection of your items.
When making a booking, ensure you give us any relevant information that our drivers may need to smoothly collect your donations.
This may include:
- Gate codes
- Pictures of the location.
- Warnings about pets
If you have further queries, contact Paraquad at 08 9381 0195.
Donation collections from apartments are available! Paraquad is working to make this service easier for residents and our drivers as having many bookings in one building can cause logistical challenges. We may contact you about your booking to coordinate a collection while including other residents that may want to donate.
For more information contact call Paraquad on 08 9381 0195.