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Free Uber Collection for Red Cross Clothing Donations on Saturday 17 October
Starts 17 Oct 10:00Starts Sat 17 October at 10:00 · Ends Sat 17 October at 16:00
Red Cross and Uber are offering a free clothing collection service on Saturday 17 October 2026 between 10am and 4pm. You need to pack your donations in a bag or box under 20kg that fits comfortably in a mid-size car boot.
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Original title
Free Collection & Delivery of Donated Clothing to Red Cross on Saturday 17 October 2026
Quick take
Good for
- Houses with significant amounts of unwanted clothing
- Donors who prefer home pickup over dropping off at charity shops
Not for
- Those with oversized or heavy items exceeding 20kg
- Residents outside the service area
Why it's worth a look
- Saves time and fuel costs associated with transporting donations
- Convenient free logistics support
Watch out
- Strict weight and size limits apply
- Narrow collection window on a single day
Skipcosts nothing, done in 15 min, easy
Worth it?
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Estimated value (incl. non-cash or conditional value)
Free
- Price
- Free
- Value per hour
- $0
Effort
Very easyabout 15 min
Very easy
ACT/NSW/NT/QLD/SA/TAS/VIC/WA only
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How to do it
- 1Ensure your donated clothes meet Red Cross acceptance standards (clean, good condition).
- 2Pack the items into a sturdy bag or box weighing less than 20kg and small enough to fit in a mid-size car boot.
- 3Arrange for collection via the official Red Cross or Uber event page during the specified window on 17 Oct.
Money-saving tip: Double-check packing requirements before the driver arrives to avoid rejection.
Conditions
- Valid only on Saturday 17 October 2026 between 10am and 4pm.
- Package weight must not exceed 20kg.
- Package size must fit in a mid-size vehicle.
- Clothing must be of acceptable quality; damaged or dirty items may be rejected.
Risks
- NoteOnly available in ACT / NSW / NT / QLD / SA / TAS / VIC / WA.