Treasure Troves
Before buying new items, visit a Treasure Trove second-hand shop to save money and support charity.
What is a Treasure Trove?
A Treasure Trove shop is a thrift store that sells good quality second-hand items to the public at bargain prices. It's a fantastic way to save money and support charity.
Treasure Troves are run by the Endeavour Foundation, with all proceeds going to people with disability.
These outlets are perfect if you enjoy op-shopping, upcycling furniture or are an artist who likes working with mixed media.
You might be surprised by what you can find at a Treasure Trove shop.
Items you may find for sale include:
- bicycles
- books
- collectables
- garden pots
- household items and furnishings
- kitchenware
- large items like boats and spas
- records, CDs and DVDs
- sporting equipment
- toys.
Things to know
- Council operates 2 Treasure Troves – one at Acacia Ridge and the other at Geebung.
- They’re open every weekend from 8am–4pm (closed on weekdays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
- You can only donate items to Treasure Troves via a resource recovery centre. Donations are not accepted at the 2 shop locations.
- Electrical items are not accepted for donation and are not offered for sale at Treasure Troves.
Why shop at your local Treasure Trove?
Treasure Troves are a great way for the community to reuse and upcycle items.
We encourage you to stop by and see what’s available. Our regular visitors love finding unusual pieces and scoring a bargain.
Be sustainable
By saving items from landfill you are helping to keep Brisbane clean and sustainable.
Save money
You can buy second-hand items and give them a new lease on life. Often upcycling requires little effort - maybe just a new coat of paint.
Feel good
You’ll feel positive when you’re spending your money wisely and supporting a worthwhile charity at the same time.
Brisbane Treasure Trove locations and hours
Geebung Treasure Trove
27A Prosperity Place, Geebung QLD 4110 (07) 3265 3716Every weekend: 8am–4pm
Closed: Weekdays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Acacia Ridge Treasure Trove
46 Colebard Street West, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 (07) 3908 7100Every weekend: 8am–4pm
Closed: Weekdays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Items accepted at Treasure Troves
Treasure Troves accept donations that are clean and in good working condition, but cannot accept incomplete, damaged, torn or stained goods.
Resource recovery centre staff may refuse to accept items that are considered unusable and cannot be sold.
There is no disposal fee for donated items, when dropped off in a vehicle of less than 4.5 tonnes combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM).
Accepted items for donation
When you arrive at a resource recovery centre, advise a staff member if your load includes any of the following items for donation:
- artwork, antiques and sculptures
- books
- clothing
- furniture and other household items
- kitchen utensils
- luggage
- musical instruments
- records, CDs and DVDs
- shoes and bags
- sporting equipment
- toys for ages 3 and up.
Helpful links
Frequently asked questions
Brisbane residents can donate items to the Treasure Troves via their local resource recovery centre. We don't accept donations on site at the Treasure Trove shops.
Electrical items such as kitchen appliances and vacuum cleaners are not accepted for resale at Treasure Troves due to potential safety issues.
A resource recovery centre is a waste and recycling facility - sometimes commonly referred to as the ‘dump’, rubbish tip or transfer station.
A Council Treasure Trove – also known as a thrift store, tip shop, or op shop – is a place, often a warehouse, selling good-quality second-hand items once destined for landfill.