Nagambie Tip Shop is a resale shop at Nagambie Transfer Station which saves reusable household furniture, garden equipment, tools, toys and lots more from landfill.

Residents can donate reusable items which meet Council’s Product Acceptance Criteria and buy second-hand goods between $1 to $20.

The opening of Nagambie Tip Shop is supported by the Circular Economy Councils Fund, delivered by Sustainability Victoria under the Victorian Government’s circular economy policy, Recycling Victoria: a new economy.

For more information, read Frequently Asked Questions below:

Nagambie Tip Shop FAQs

What is the purpose of the resale shop?

Nagambie Tip Shop helps our community divert reusable materials from landfill to minimise our impact on the environment. It provides an opportunity to extend the life of reusable materials that are safe and sellable. Residents can donate items which are too good for landfill and buy items at a bargain price.

This environmental initiative lowers our community’s environmental footprint as well as Strathbogie Shire Council’s running costs at the transfer station.

How was the development of Nagambie Tip Shop funded?

The project was funded $72,000 from the Circular Economy Councils Fund and Strathbogie Shire Council committed $35,000.

What items can residents donate or buy at Nagambie Tip Shop?

Furniture, tools, toys, bicycles and other second-hand items which are safe and saleable. Items must meet Council’s Product Acceptance Criteria before donation and display in the shop.

What are the primary considerations for product acceptance?

Council’s Product Acceptance Criteria ensure the items are safe and saleable. Goods must meet mandatory safety standards and not be under recall from the manufacturer.

What items will Council accept for Nagambie Tip Shop?

Second-hand products which can donated and bought at Nagambie Tip Shop include:

  • furniture
  • bikes
  • camping equipment
  • garden tools and equipment (e.g. pots, wheelbarrows, mowers)
  • construction items (e.g. windows, doors, toilets)
  • homewares and kitchenware
  • toys
  • barbecues
  • CDs/DVDs/videos
  • books
  • ski gear.

Banned products include:

  • electrical items
  • child car seats and restraints
  • helmets
  • fire extinguishers and safety gear
  • household or farm chemicals
  • liquids
  • knives
  • mattresses and bedding
When is Nagambie Tip Shop open?

The resale shop is open during Nagambie Transfer Station’s operating hours:

Monday 8.30am – 12pm
Thursday 8.30am – 12pm
Friday 8.30am – 12pm
Saturday 8.30am – 12pm
Sunday 12pm – 3pm

 

What is the price range of second-hand goods at the resale shop?

Items cost between $1 to $20 (approximately), pending condition and market value.

What payment method is accepted at Nagambie Tip Shop?

Payment at Nagambie Tip Shop is cashless only, such as credit/debit cards and mobile payments.

What happens with the proceeds of sold items?

Proceeds from Nagambie Tip Shop contribute to the running cost of the Nagambie Transfer Station.

Was the community consulted before the development of a resale shop at a transfer station in Strathbogie Shire?

Yes. This project is the result of a feasibility study in 2021, which included a community survey (Share Strathbogie) and drop-in information sessions at Nagambie and Euroa transfer stations.

The initiative aligns with the 2021-25 Council Plan under Strategic Focus Area 3: Protect. Enhance. Adapt.

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