Turn trash into treasure with BRAD
BRAD is Banish’s recycling program for the hard-to-recycle items your council bin will not take. Volunteers help us sort the items the public sends in for recycling at the Sydney hub so they can be recycled properly and kept out of landfill.
What is BRAD?
BRAD, the Banish Recycling and Diversion program, is Banish’s answer to the everyday items your council bin will not take. Volunteers help us sort the hard-to-recycle items the public sends in for recycling so they can be recycled properly and kept out of landfill. Banish is the parent brand behind BRAD, and every session is run by the Banish team.
What you will do
Sort the parcels and lids
Sort through the BRAD parcels and bottle top lids so each material can be recycled the right way.
Learn how it works
Learn how the waste is separated and recycled, and where it all ends up once it leaves the hub.
Meet like-minded people
Meet others who care about the planet and spend a few friendly hours making a real difference.
No experience needed, gloves are provided, and sessions are for ages 16 and over.
Inside a BRAD session
The difference we make
Across the whole program, BRAD has recycled and diverted more than 2,000,000 items from landfill, and volunteers have sorted over 515,000 bottle top lids at the Sydney hub.
Together last month (July 2026)
Where and when
The Banish Sustainability Hub
490 Pitt Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
Sessions run on weekends and some weekdays, mostly mornings with the occasional afternoon. Once you sign up you can see all upcoming dates and book your spot on a calendar.
Common questions
Do I have to pay to recycle my own items?
No, bring them along for free.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, ask them to sign up too.
What should I wear?
Comfy clothes and closed-in shoes. Gloves are provided.
More answers are waiting inside once you sign in.
Sign up or log in
New and returning volunteers both start here. Enter your email and we will send you a secure magic link, no password needed. If you have volunteered with us before, signing in brings up your sessions and impact. New volunteers get an account the first time they sign in.