Resource Sharing
Lane Cove is a sharing community
Instead of buying new, you may find it better to swap, borrow, or trade things that sit untouched for most of the year or get thrown away without ever being used much.
In cities and towns around the world, people are creating ways to share everything from baby clothes to boats, hardware to vacation homes.
There are a variety of resource sharing projects in and around Lane Cove:
Peels (shared composting)
Peels has replaced the long running ShareWaste composting program (which closed December 2024).
Peels connects people across Sydney who wish to recycle their food scraps and other organics with those who are already composting, worm-farming or keeping chickens.
It's a great way to divert organic material from landfill while getting to know the people around you! And, it was started in early 2025 by a local north shore Sydney resident who is passionate about reducing food waste and making compost.
Repair Cafe Sydney North
This repair cafe was set up by a group of dedicated and skilled lower north shore residents who want to share their skills in fixing things.
Their motto is "Toss it? No Way!! We want to fix it!"
They are open on the 1st and 2nd Sunday each month, 2-4pm at the Living & Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
Buy Nothing Lane Cove
Buy Nothing Lane Cove is for residents living in Lane Cove, Lane Cove West, Lane Cove North (south of Mowbray Rd), Riverview, Longueville, Northwood, Greenwich and St Leonards (Lane Cove LGA side).
This Facebook group promotes a local gifting economy, where members "gift" items to others in their local community. There is no buying or selling, no trades or bartering, and no soliciting for cash.
North Shore Free Stuff, Buy, Sell, Free-Cycle
This Facebook group promotes a community committed to low-waste living, where items that are still useable can be sold or offered for free. This is so they can be rehomed rather than sent to landfill or recycled.
The BOWER reuse and repair centre
The Bower is a great reuse and rehoming option for items that are still in good condition. They collect good quality timber household furniture, general household items, bikes, electrical appliances and building materials.
The Sydney Library of Things
The Sydney Library of Things is a not-for-profit service that provides the local community with access to a collection of highly useful but only occasionally used items that can be loaned out for a short period of time. The group is like a normal library but with things instead of books!
By borrowing items instead of buying them, we can reduce our consumption and make the best use of our resources.
They have a number of locations across our part of Sydney, including in Lane Cove (just down from the Post Office in Lane Cove and opposite Harris Farm Markets)
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Lane Cove Toy Library
At The Lane Cove Toy Library, you can borrow from a vast array of well-made toys that have been designed to support your child's skill development and imagination. It aims to support families and encourage togetherness with quality time spent playing with children.
The library is in the same building as The Sydney Library of Things (just down from the Post Office in Lane Cove and opposite Harris Farm Markets).
'Reusables Accepted Here' Business Stickers
Did you know that coffee lovers and foodies can take their reusable containers into local cafes and restaurants with confidence, thanks to a new recognition scheme being rolled out by Council?
The ‘Reusables Accepted Here’ sticker has been provided to local food shops who happily accept reusable containers for takeaway food and drinks, removing any guesswork or hesitation for residents and visitors alike.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the stickers, and if your favourite café doesn’t have one, encourage them to contact Council to get on board.
