Contact us

  • 2 Link Road
  • Macquarie University NSW 2109

The Office Furniture Reuse Store allows Macquarie University to re-use our office furniture on campus wherever possible.

This not only saves money, but helps us work towards our sustainability commitments as well.

The Office Furniture Reuse store at a glance ...

Since 2010 we have

Re-used 10,686 items and saved over $3 million

For more information about our progress, download the latest tracking report:

If you require furniture such as a bigger bookcase, a meeting room table or a visitor's chair, you can request items from the store.

Ordering items is as easy as:

  1. Choose
  2. Request
  3. Deliver
  1. Look in the online catalogue to find what you need - note that you will need to log in using your MQ ID.
  2. Fill in the online request form.
  3. Item(s) are delivered within 21 days free of charge.

Level 0, 18 Wally’s Walk. Entry is via the loading dock at the rear of the building (opposite student accommodation). Follow the signs and walk up the paved ramp of the loading dock. We are the last door on the right.

You can look at items either during our open times or by making an appointment. Contact us to find out the next open time.

Arrange collection of excess furniture by filling in the Property Service Request form, or lodge a BEIMS request.

When disposing of items:

  • Remove the item(s) from the Assets Register if necessary (refer to the Assets Disposal Policy).
  • Remember that any item going into the Office Furniture Reuse Store becomes part of the general pool, which means you will lose ownership of it. This is not a storage facility.

If you need to order new furniture, send your request to Property by filling in the Property Service Request form, or lodge a BEIMS request.

Does it have a key?

Most items in the Office Furniture Reuse Store don't have keys. If a key is included, then it specifically states this in the Online Catalogue. To get a key cut, simply fill in the Property Service Request form.

What do the measurements mean?

  • Length = how long the item is
  • Width = how far the item sticks out from the wall
  • Height = how tall the item is

All measurements are in centimeters.

Can I store my furniture at 18WW?

There are no facilities to store furniture. All furniture that goes into the Office Furniture Reuse Store becomes part of the re-use scheme and is available to others.

Can I take furniture home?

From time to time we have open days to dispose of surplus furniture where staff and students are invited to take items home. Usually we ask for a charitable gold coin donation. Open days are advertised through the usual University channels.

You haven't got what I need, can I put a request in?

Yes. Items are constantly coming into the store. Send us an email detailing what you need and we can let you know when something comes in.

Do I need to pay for furniture?

No, you do not need to pay either for furniture or the associated transport costs, unless an external contractor is engaged to perform the move.

Can I reserve an item?

We can reserve items for a maximum of 1 week.

Where do items come from?

Items come from various sources across the University, including:

  • surplus items
  • relocations
  • refurbishments
  • major projects