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Op Shop free pick-up service

Op Shop free pick-up service

In selected regions, we'll pick-up your donated furniture and bulky household items – simply call to book in a time

How it works

Our SPCA Op Shops are delighted to offer you a convenient solution if you're looking to donate furniture and large household items that you no longer need, currently available in selected regions. Our team provides free pick-up services, ensuring that your generous donations are removed without the hassle of hiring trailers or relying on borrowed vans to transport these bulky items yourself.

Our dedicated Op Shop truck or van vehicles are equipped and ready to collect donations directly from your doorstep, saving you time and effort. Whether you're clearing out your home or office, let us handle the logistics while you enjoy the satisfaction of giving back. Don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly team if you're unsure about a specific item.

Simply give us a call and we'll provide you with prompt assistance, ensuring that your donation process is smooth and stress-free.

Schedule a pick-up today:

Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals in need, one donation at a time.

​How far can you pick up across each region?

  • Auckland: We offer pick-up services extending as far north as the Hibiscus Coast, as far west as Kumeu, as far east as Beachlands, and as far south as Pukekohe. Our South/East Auckland team operates Monday to Saturday, and our Central//West/North team operates Tuesday to Saturday.
  • Waikato: We offer pick-up services across Central Hamilton, Morrinsville, Cambridge and Te Awamutu. Our team operates Monday to Friday only.
  • Tauranga: We offer pick-up services to most Tauranga city areas, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Our dedicated team member operates Thursday each week, but can sometimes consider other days of the week depending on volunteer support.
  • Christchurch: We offer pick-up services across all of Christchurch, including Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Amberley. Our team operates Monday to Saturday only.
  • Dunedin: We offer pick-up services across all of Dunedin, including Mosgiel, Waitati and the Peninsula. Our team operates Tuesday to Saturday only.
  • Rotorua: We offer pick-up services within Rotorua only. Our team operates on Tuesday to Saturday, but occasionally can be less depending volunteer support.
  • Whangarei: We offer pick-up services across Whangarei and Kamo. Our team operates Wednesday to Friday only.

General FAQs

What items do you accept?

All items must be in good, clean ready to sell condition; please kindly check your items have no stains, marks, are broken or missing pieces. All regions happily accept a wide range of furniture and bulky household items, including beds, drawers, shelves, cupboards, bedside tables, dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, couches or suites, sofa beds, ottomans, desks, outdoor furniture etc.

In Auckland, Waikato, Christchurch & Dunedin, we also accept electrical items that are safe and in good working condition, including Smart TVs with remote, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers etc.

Piano's are accepted within the Christchurch region only.

Don't hesitate to call our friendly team to check if you're unsure about a specific item, they're ready to offer advice over the phone or you can email us a photo in advance for early assessment. Additionally, our truck/van team are happy to assess items upon arrival to inform you of their suitability for sale in our Op Shops.


Can you collect on the same day I call?

While we aim to accommodate a donation pick-up as promptly as possible, our schedule can get quite busy. Typically, it make take a few days or up to a week in busy periods. However simply give us a call and our team will provide you with the most up-to-date timings in the current schedule.


Can you pick up in areas outside of the regions mentioned above?

While we would love to extend our reach to all areas of New Zealand, our current capability is limited to regions where we have dedicated truck or van vehicles available. At the moment, this only available within Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin and Rotorua – however we're actively seeking viable ways to add more location options in the future.


What Op Shop location can I browse these furniture items at?

Most of the furniture and large household items will be available to browse from the below.

Our four dedicated Furniture & Homeware Op Shops;

  • 65F Cavendish Drive, Manukau in Auckland
  • 104 George Street, Te Awamutu in Waikato
  • 428 Colombo Street, Sydenham in Christchurch
  • 471 Princes Street, Dunedin Central in Dunedin

As well as standard Op Shops:

  • 23 Fifteenth Avenue in Tauranga
  • 19 Fairy Springs Road in Rotorua
  • 48A Walton Street and 97 Port Road in Whangarei
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