Vinnies Christmas Toy Drive 2025
Your toy donation can help make Christmas a little brighter for a child in need.
Unsure about what to buy?
Suggestions
0–2 years: Soft toys, sensory play sets, picture books, stacking blocks.
3–5 years: Puzzles, LEGO/Duplo, craft sets, dolls/action figures, dress-up kits.
6–9 years: Board games, sports balls, science kits, art packs.
10–12 years: Headphones, journals, books, sports equipment, craft kits.
13–16 years: Gift cards ($25 value), skincare packs, sportswear, headphones, books, accessories.
FAQ's
The St Vincent de Paul Society are one of the many charities partnered with Recycle Rewards. By choosing us in the Recycle Rewards app and scanning your bar code at a Recycle Rewards reverse vending machine, you can donate your 10 cent refund to our organisation.
The St Vincent de Paul Society run a depot in Spreyton and a Reverse Vending Machine in Wynyard.
Vinnies operate both a depot and a reverse vending machine in Tasmania.
Our Spreyton Recycle Rewards Automated Depot is a fit-for-purpose, processing facility with the ability to process large volumes of containers. Our expert team at Spreyton can process your returns quickly and efficiently – up to 100 containers per minute! You can watch your containers being sorted and speak to the team about what happens after your containers are returned.
The Depot is undercover and provides easy access for returns of any size, or for those who simply want to experience the personalised Vinnies service. Our Spreyton depot is open Monday – Friday 9:15am to 4:45pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.
*Our depot will soon be able to pay cash for returns. We will keep the community updated as to availability.
Reverse vending machines are located across Tasmania and are a great way to recycle smaller volumes of drink containers. Our site in Wynyard is run by our dedicated team at Vinnies in Jackson St, Wynyard and is open Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Returning your containers at one of our Vinnies operated sites will mean that you are helping us to support Tasmanians in need.
Yes! When using Recycle Rewards your entire donation goes to the charity you choose.
If you’re part of a school or community group, encourage others to collect containers to recycle and donate the proceeds to Vinnies.
You can donate non-perishable food items at any Vinnies Shop or office.
Yes, that is very appreciated.
You can donate at any Vinnies Shop.
Vinnies Share & Care starts in October and gifts are typically due back in late November ready for hamper packing in early December.