Griffith City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations interested in establishing and operating a second-hand tip shop, following Council’s adoption of a recommendation from the Landfill FOGO Committee minutes.
The decision follows a community survey that showed strong support for the concept, with 89.7 per cent of respondents in favour of establishing a second-hand tip shop. More than 80 per cent of respondents indicated they would be likely to use the facility.
Survey results highlighted strong community interest in the reuse and resale of household items, garden and outdoor equipment, furniture, tools, bicycles and building materials.
Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran said the survey demonstrated clear community support for a facility that would help divert reusable items from landfill.
“The results show our community sees real value in giving unwanted items a second life rather than sending them to landfill,” Mayor Curran said.
“A second-hand tip shop has the potential to reduce waste, support reuse and recycling, and provide affordable goods for residents.”
The survey also explored how the facility could operate. While many respondents had no strong preference, community organisation-operated models received the highest level of support among those who expressed a preference.
At its meeting on 9 September 2026, the Landfill FOGO Committee reviewed the survey findings and noted that Council does not currently have budget allocations, infrastructure or an operational model in place to establish and manage a tip shop.
As a result, the Committee recommended Council call for Expressions of Interest from interested organisations, businesses, charities, community groups and service providers to better understand potential operating models and levels of interest.
The EOI process will seek information on proposed operating arrangements, facility and location requirements, expectations of Council support and other operational considerations. Those interested in submitting an Expression of Interest can do so via: connect.griffith.nsw.gov.au before 22 January 2027.
