Vinnies WA spends hundreds of thousands disposing of unsuitable donations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:24 · Archive

Vinnies WA says unsuitable donations including soiled items are costing the charity hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to dispose of.

Vinnies WA has revealed the scale of unsuitable donations it receives, with items including soiled nappies and dirty underwear among the goods left by the public. The charity says these donations are costing it hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to dispose of.

The organisation has not provided specific figures for the disposal costs, but describes the financial impact as significant. Vinnies WA did not outline what steps donors should take to ensure their contributions are appropriate or usable.

Vinnies WA spends hundreds of thousands disposing of unsuitable donations — Image: The West Australian

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From soiled nappies to dirty underwear, the donations costing Vinnies hundreds of thousands a year to disposeVinnies WA has revealed some of the shocking items being left to them by the public masked in the form of donations – and the eyewatering sum it’s costing the charity to dispose of them.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 05:59
From soiled nappies to dirty underwear, the donations costing Vinnies hundreds of thousands a year to disposeVinnies WA has revealed some of the shocking items being left to them by the public masked in the form of donations – and the eyewatering sum it’s costing the charity to dispose of them.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 05:59

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