If you plan to place a donation bin on Council land, you will need a Donation Bin Permit, in accordance with “Community Safety and Amenity Local Law 2024 (Clause 49.1.2)”. More information: Community Safety and Amenity Local Law
Donation bins are for clothing only.
This permit is to ensure donation bins are placed in appropriate locations and maintained properly.
A permit is not required if the donation bin is placed on a private property.
Who can apply
- Welfare organisations
- Charity groups
- Recycling organisations
Applicants must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) or hold a current National Association of Charitable Recycling Organisations (NACRO) membership.
Conditions of permit
- Donation bins are for clothing only.
- Bins must clearly display the organisation name, beneficiary, and contact phone number.
- Bins must be securely constructed, stable in all weather and designed to minimise vandalism.
- Bins must be placed on ground level in the approved location only.
- The permit holder must maintain bins and surrounding areas, and remove any waste placed next to or blown from the bin, including all items within a 5-metre radius of the bin, within 24 hours of becoming aware or being notified of such waste.
- Offensive graffiti must be removed within 24 hours of becoming aware or being notified. All other graffiti must be removed within 5 business days.
- Bins must be checked and cleared regularly - at least every 48 hours, or daily during peak periods.
- Applicant must provide current ACNC registration or NACRO membership details.
- Public Liability Insurance of $20 million must be held and provided to Council.
- Application and permit fees apply unless waived for eligible organisations.
- The permit is valid only for the approved bin(s) and approved site(s).
- Council may inspect bin sites at any time.
- Bins that do not meet permit conditions may be removed or impounded without notice.
- If illegal dumping continues to occur at the bin site, Council may require the permit holder to install CCTV or other deterrent measures to monitor and reduce unlawful activity.
- The permit becomes invalid if fees are unpaid, insurance lapses, or conditions are breached.
- Moving or installing bins at a new site requires Council approval.
Print version: Clothing Donation Bin Permit Conditions(PDF, 201KB)
Information or documents required when applying
- Proof of registration with ACNC or NACRO membership.
- Detailed plan illustrating the proposed location for the placement of donation bins, including the number of bins (use aerial or satellite images).
- Public liability insurance cover details (minimum of $20 million).
- Specific details about the bin (colour, organisation name, contact information).
Cost
- Non-refundable application fee: $143.50
- Permit fee: $425.40 per donation bin per site.
- The permit fee is waived for approved NACRO members and organisations registered with ACNC, but application must still be made for a non-fee permit.