mail order barrelsMail orders

We post our exciting materials anywhere in Australia. Lots of schools and kindies use our mail order service as an interesting, inexpensive and environmentally responsible alternative to mainstream art and craft supplies. 

If you're after something that's not in our standard list below, we are happy to tailor packages to suit your needs.  Please contact Reverse Garbage and ask for Stephanie or Louise to discuss your needs.

Barrels

To order a barrel of mixed materials or themed please complete the Mail Order form and email or fax it through to us. You can let us know if there are particular types of materials you would like in your mixed barrel. We can also pack themed barrels for you on the following topics: packed barrel

  • collage
  • sci-fi
  •  under sea
  •  treasure boxes
  •  junk jewellery
  •  weaving
  •  paper sculpture
  •  trains, planes and automobiles
  •  wearable art
  • Insects and Bugs
  • Christmas / other seasonal themes

The barrels can be painted and decorated to make great storage containers! 

  • Small barrel of mixed materials.  These heavy cardboard barrels are approximately 38cms in diameter and 50cms high and are packed with a range of typical Reverse Garbage materials, depending on what we have in stock at the time.   $85 for Queensland, $95 for New South Wales, $105 for Victoria and $115 for elsewhere in Australia, including postage and handling
  • Medium barrel of mixed materials.  The same as above except the dimensions are approximately 40cms in diameter and 60cms in height.  Cost is $115 for Queensland, $125 for New South Wales, $135 for Victoria and $145 for elsewhere in Australia
  • Large barrel of mixed materials.  The same as the small barrels except the dimensions are approximately 40cms in diameter and 74cms in height.  Cost is $145 for Queensland, $155 for New South Wales, $165 for Victoria and $175 for elsewhere in Australia

Post Packs

We also distribute our materials in 3kg post packs. We can send most things that will fit into one of these bag so please call if you have a special request.

Here are some favorites:

  • Small mattboard offcuts.  These packs contain a range of colours and are small pieces from 5cms x 10cms up to 10cms x 20cms in size.  $30 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Small fabric offcuts and samples.  You can choose between packs containing mainly upholstery fabric and others containing mainly bridal silk offcuts.  $50 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Small plastic shapes and discs.  These packs are great for collage and contain a range of different colours, shapes, sizes and materials.  $42 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Cork discs.  These discs are a mixture of natural cork and synthetic rubber.  They are 8cms in diameter.  $42 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Black rubber shapes and discs.  These discs range in size from 1.5cms in diameter to 8cms in diameter.  You can choose a pack containing one size only or we can send a mixture of sizes.  $42 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Canvas offcuts.  These packs contain a range of colours and sizes which are great for making bags and doing small upholstery projects.  $42 posted anywhere in Australia
  • Vinyl offcuts.  These packs contain a range of widths and lengths.  We include different types of vinyl and the usual colours are blue, white, red and green.  Other colours such as orange, pink and black depend on what is in stock at the time.  $28 posted anywhere in Australia

Payment methods

Mail Orders to schools or other institutions are sent with an invoice, payable within 21 days. Mailorders to individuals must be pre-paid.  You can do this by:

  • Credit card over the phone on 07 3844 9744; or
  • Sending a cheque made out to Reverse Garbage Co-operative Ltd to PO Box 5626 West End 4101; or
  • Direct deposit into our bank account - please email us at info@reversegarbage.com.au and we can send you our bank details.

Order Form

To Make an order please download and fill out this form and return by fax or email or email us with the following details to info@reversegarbage.com.au:

  • School or organisation
  • Contact name
  • Delivery address
  • Fax number
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Size of group
  • Age of children
  • Size, theme and quantity of barrels/packages
  • Total cost
  • Any extra requirements or requests