RecycleAbilities

11/02/2026

Today we got to go to one of our longest running supporters Cafe Gommy's in Mitchell. MJ, Joy and the rest of the team are always so nice!

If you ever need coffee or lunch go check them out.

10/02/2026

Please find our Impact Statement for January below.
You can see how much was collected throughout the month and who we choose to donate to.
We have two new Charities this month. Make-A-Wish and WWF
RecycleAbilities is all about giving, here are links to the charities we chose this month.
Make-A-Wish
https://www.makeawish.org.au/support/ways-to-donate/donate-search?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21274605283&gbraid=0AAAAADAi-ysucGehSQ6b27XhFB1eEEYT8&gclid=CjwKCAiAqKbMBhBmEiwAZ3UboB0jKXtFCFYswB9BC2qZLWzzACB8cqXiLOG8ewF6ETSF1fbrGeZ4axoCeIoQAvD_BwE
WWF
https://wwf.org.au/donate/?t=AQ2526O01&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1296626&ds_rl=1298002&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=909731239&gbraid=0AAAAADcGnfkhPcAD2pbwlHG2K-CxNrbBk&gclid=CjwKCAiAqKbMBhBmEiwAZ3UboDytMTVc9s4ux3SwQtBy02IDz6L8f_SXmbYvsn_qsbutF0r6FbXJnRoCNWsQAvD_BwE
Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief
https://www.riseabovecbr.org.au/donate
Roundabout Canberra
https://roundabout-canberra-give-now.raiselysite.com/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=TopDonate
The Smith Family
https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate

02/02/2026

Today was off to a bit of a cooler start, however we kept smiling especially when we went to BlocHaus Bouldering Gym Canberra and collected 4 full bags! BlocHaus has been supporting Ryan and RecycleAbilities for over 3 years!

28/01/2026

Ryan loves going and collecting containers from Canberra Innovation Network. The staff there are so friendly and inviting.

21/01/2026

Yesterday we had the amazing opportunity to meet Tony and Josephine at one of our pickup locations Spanline Home Additions.
We love meeting people who support Ryan and RecycleAbilities!

12/01/2026

We are back!
What an amazing start to the year for us!
Just look at how full the bin was from the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
That's right we even collect from the Old Parliament House

09/12/2025

Dear valued RecycleAbilities community,

As we reach the end of another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support of Ryan and RecycleAbilities.
Your encouragement, container donations, and kind words mean the world to us — they help Ryan continue doing what he loves while building skills, confidence, and community connection.

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful festive season and a safe, relaxing break!

RecycleAbilities Shutdown Period will be:

Monday 22 December 2025
Re-opening on Monday, 12 January 2026

If you require a pick-up outside these dates, please get in touch — we will do our best to help.

Thank you once again for supporting our small social enterprise; we look forward to working with you next year.

01/12/2025

Please find our Impact Statement for November below.
You can see how much was collected throughout the month and who we choose to donate to.
RecycleAbilities is all about giving, here are links to the charities we chose this month.
Solder On
https://fundraise.soldieron.org.au/donate
Orange Sky Australia
https://orangesky.org.au/donate/
St John
https://stjohn.org.au/get-involved/donations/
The Smith Family
https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/donate?paymentFrequency=Once
ACT RSPCA
https://rspca-act.org.au/donate

31/10/2025

Please find our Impact Statement for October below.
You can see how much was collected throughout the month and who we choose to donate to.
RecycleAbilities is all about giving, here are links to the charities we chose this month.

Rise Above
https://www.riseabovecbr.org.au/donate
McGrath Foundation
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/give/donate/
World Food Program
https://donate.wfp.org/1243/donation/regular/?campaign=1517&_ga=2.110857797.1103783239.1758587351-1349280220.1758587351&_gac=1.116437748.1758593124.Cj0KCQjw58PGBhCkARIsADbDilz8mSM6iAB0UFXGMZJ-CR7w26PYrf_L8Wm5AmPcsodYqzaDWNVf_VUaAoXFEALw_wcB
Vinnies
https://donate.vinnies.org.au/donation-hub?_gl=1*1a3aiyf*_gcl_au*Nzg1ODM1NDk2LjE3NTg1OTMwNDk.*_ga*NjUyMTE1MTk1LjE3NTg1OTMwNDk.*_ga_EKLFTDW6WD*czE3NTg1OTMwNDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTg1OTMwODkkajE5JGwwJGgw
Roundabout Canberra
https://roundabout-canberra-give-now.raisely.com/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=WEB1

10/10/2025

Our Impact Statement for September you will see how much was collected throughout the month and who we choose to donate to, each month it changes.

RecycleAbilities is all about giving so here is a link to the donations we chose this month.

Greening Australia
https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/donate/
Orange Sky
https://orangesky.org.au/donate/
Conservation Council
https://conservationcouncil.org.au/donate/
Anglicare
https://www.anglicare.com.au/services/get-involved/donate/
Food Bank
https://www.foodbank.org.au/support-us/make-a-donation/donate-funds/?state=nsw-act

10/10/2025

We are thrilled to have Conservation Council ACT Region as one of our new Partners.

Conservation Council ACT Region is one of the Charities Ryan likes to donate to. We are so thrilled that they asked if they could start collecting for us!! What an amazing opportunity.

We are super excited to have started a new partnership with RecycleAbilities!

RecycleAblities is a social enterprise that supports a young man with an intellectual disability to offer a free 10c container pick up and recycling service to Canberra businesses and residential communities.

We now have a new recycling bin in our office, where you can drop your cans and bottles. They'll be picked up by RecycleAbilities and taken to a drop off point. All proceeds then going toward chosen charities.

We're delighted that RecycleAbilities have already supported us as one of their chosen charities, giving back to our environment movement.

Please come and drop your bottles and cans, helping drive inclusion with every 10c recyclable.

07/10/2025

RecycleAbilites is now a part of the Donations at the ACT Container Deposit Scheme, so if you want to contribute you now can at the Return-It!!

All you have to do is
1st Go to the Express machine
2nd Click on Donate
3rd Find RecycleAbiilities

If you are ever unsure don't hesitate to ask any of the employes there.