Here are some key charities and opshops offering free home‐pickup in each city—what they accept and any major exclusions:

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Christchurch

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• Salvation Army Family Stores
  Free truck pickup—call 0800 4 COLLECT. Accepts household goods, clothing & furniture; please ensure items are in good, clean condition (whiteware >10 years old or broken items aren’t accepted). (salvationarmy.org.nz)

• Christchurch City Mission
  Collects good-quality clothing and household furniture. Excludes TVs, heaters and whiteware over 10 years old. (citymission.org.nz)

• EcoCentral (EcoShop)
  Picks up reusable goods (furniture, appliances, bric-a-brac) for resale or donation. Hazardous materials are not accepted. (ecocentral.co.nz)

 

Wellington

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• St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington
  Free furniture pickup within city limits—book online or call 04 389 7122. Accepts good-condition furniture; cannot take damaged or stained items. (vinnies-wellington.org.nz)

• Salvation Army Family Stores
  Nationwide service—call 0800 4 COLLECT. Accepts household goods, clothing & furniture in clean, serviceable condition. (salvationarmy.org.nz)

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  Free collection of larger items (furniture, homewares, whiteware). Some stores accept whiteware—check your nearest ReStore for specifics and to schedule. (habitat.org.nz)

 

Tauranga

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• Bridge Outreach Ltd
  Local pick-up for larger donations—call 07 571 0775 or email admin@bridgeoutreach.org.nz. Accepts furniture, homewares, even blinds; confirm condition and type when you call. (bridgeoutreach.org.nz)

• Salvation Army Family Stores
  Call 0800 4 COLLECT for a free pickup. Accepts clothing, household goods & furniture (good condition only). (salvationarmy.org.nz)

 

Hamilton

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• Salvation Army Hamilton Family Stores
  Arrange free pickup—call 0508 OP SHOP or 07 839 2223. Accepts clothing, furniture & household goods; excludes damaged/infected items. (hcsa.co.nz)

• SPCA Waikato Op Shops
  Free pickup across Central Hamilton, Morrinsville, Cambridge & Te Awamutu. Accepts clean, good-condition bric-a-brac and textiles; cannot take food or hazardous items. (spca.nz)

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  Free collection of larger items—furniture, homewares, whiteware. Contact your nearest store to arrange pickup. (habitat.org.nz)

 

Auckland

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• Salvation Army Family Stores
  Free nationwide pickup—call 0800 4 COLLECT. Accepts household goods, clothing & furniture in good condition. (salvationarmy.org.nz)

• Clutter Collect
  Convenient donation pickup—book online. Accepts general household donations; follow their website form for any restrictions. (cluttercollect.co.nz)

• The Collective (Birkenhead)
  Free furniture pickup for large items; also accepts clothing, bedding & other household goods. (wisemove.co.nz)

Feel free to link these on your site with their contact details or booking forms, so clients can schedule pickups in just a few clicks!