Stop dumping – a plea from Helensburgh's Catholic church

Since the start of the Pandemic and the closure of the Smith Family bins in Walker Street, the Vinnies bins near the Catholic Church in Parkes Street have received a much greater level of donations from the Helensburgh community. These donations are greatly appreciated by Vinnies, especially when they are good quality clothing which is cleaned and recycled to needy families and individuals.

Sadly, however, the bins have become a dumping ground for many people’s rubbish, with old toys, furniture and other household items left to rot outside the bins which are clearly marked “Clothing Only”. These useless items cost Vinnies thousands of dollars each month to dispose of and adversely affect the viability of this wonderful community charity.

We sincerely ask our community donors to think about what you are donating to Vinnies, good used clothing is what we need, and dispose of any other rubbish in terms of the Wollongong City Council guidelines.

If the dumping practice doesn’t stop, we will be removing the donation bins.