Give

Join us in giving items a new beginning! Find out what donations we welcome, how we thoughtfully process them, and how you can responsibly recycle other items. Together, let's build a more sustainable future.

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Don't need it? Donate it.

What youcangive

We gratefully accept your generous donations! To ensure your contributions can make a real difference, please make sure all items are in usable condition. We kindly ask that items be dropped off in-store only during our specified store hours.

  • Men's, Women's, Children's clothing and shoes
  • Working appliances and electronics
  • Toys and games
  • Baby equipment including prams and carseats
  • Household textiles
  • Kitchen items and equipment
  • Decorations and art
  • Furniture
  • Anything that may still be useful to someone else

What youcannotgive

Our operational space and repair capabilities are limited. While recycling is a priority for us, we are not a primary recycling facility. For the most efficient and effective recycling of certain items, we suggest utilizing a dedicated recycling depot or recycler. (Please see below for more information).

  • No computers, phones or anything with personal data - but you CAN pay a recycling fee for us to pass on to a recycler
  • No broken items – but you CAN pay a recycling fee for us to pass e-waste on to a recycler
  • No furniture that has not been pre-approved for acceptance
  • No mattresses

Donation confirmation

Got questions about your items? Just snap a photo and send it to us on WhatsApp – we're happy to help!

WhatsApp number:
+230 5984 8914

The journey of your donation: Creating impact every step of the way

Here’s what happens to your items once they arrive and how each one helps make a difference:

Giving Items a second life(around 35%)

Your donations are carefully prepared and sold in our shops. Shopping with us gives these items a new life and generates vital funds for our employment and education programs.

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Sharing the good(around 35%)

Suitable donations are passed on to our network of trusted NGOs. This partnership helps them support their communities with needed items, amplifying the positive change.

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Caring for the planet(around 30%)

Not all items are suitable for reuse. We ensure these items are handled responsibly by working closely with recyclers or creators, turning potential waste into recycled materials and protecting our environment.

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Partner with us: Create impact together

At The Good Shop, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive significant positive change. Partnering with your organisation allows us to extend our reach, enhance our programs, and build a more sustainable future for our community in Mauritius. We are grateful to work with organisations in various impactful ways:

  • Host a Donation Drive: Rally your employees to declutter and donate! Organizing a donation campaign at your workplace is a fantastic way to engage your team and provide valuable resources for The Good Shop.
  • Employee Service Days: Encourage team building with purpose. Release employees for service days to volunteer their time and skills at The Good Shop, directly assisting with sorting, organizing, or other operational needs.
  • Educational & Awareness Sessions: Foster social responsibility within your team. Host a talk for your employees on topics related to social impact, such as the employment of individuals with disabilities or the importance of recycling in Mauritius. We can provide a representative or connect you with an expert.

Our valued partners

We are proud to partner with organisations committed to making a difference, including:

Join our network

Ready to align your corporate social responsibility goals with meaningful community impact? We'd love to explore how your organisation can partner with The Good Shop. Contact us today to discuss opportunities!

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Volunteer opportunities at The Good Shop

We welcome volunteers who are able to commit to specific tasks for a dedicated period of time. Whether you have a few hours a week or are looking for a more intensive volunteering experience, your help is invaluable to us.

Volunteering at The Good Shop can involve a variety of activities that support our daily operations and special projects. It's a hands-on way to contribute to sustainability and social impact.

If you're interested in finding out more about how you can become a volunteer, we'd love to hear from you!

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Beyond selling: Our commitment to responsible waste management

Running our shops effectively means managing donations and materials with care. We work hard to give your pre-loved items a new life, but sometimes, donations aren't in sellable condition.

For these items, responsible disposal is crucial. We partner with local recyclers to ensure waste is separated and processed efficiently and safely, minimising our environmental footprint.

Got items to donate but unsure if they're sellable? If they're not suitable for The Good Shop, here's how you can still make a difference by recycling:

E-waste

You can bring to all Good Shops except Moka and pay a recycling fee which we pass on to BEM, who collects at our shops and transforms them at their factory.

Glass

Deposit at bins around the island (Green) or at Planton.

Plastic

Deposit at bins around the island (Green, Mission Verte)
or
these organisations actually transform it locally:

Precious Plastic, Surfrider

and PIM Recycling

Paper, Carton, Books

Deposit at bins around the island (Green, Mission Verte)

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Textiles, Clothes

Which are stained, broken, and beyond repair - sadly, there is no good recycling solution at present for this category of waste.

Construction and Building Materials

Construction waste, such as rubble, tiles, and mixed materials, is challenging to recycle through standard channels. Responsible disposal through facilities like La Decheteque is essential to reduce environmental impact.