Recycled goods in high-demand after prolonged closure of South Hobart Tip Shop

Bargain hunters are counting down the days until they can return to the South Hobart tip shop, as donations begin rolling in this week. Find out when it reopens for shopping >>

Bargain hunters are counting down the days until they can return to the South Hobart tip shop, as donations begin rolling in this week.

The popular salvage store at McRobies Gully has been closed since March due to coronavirus but shoppers — and staff — are excited trade will resume tomorrow.

Among offerings will be a huge haul of modern and vintage homewares, clothing, books, craft supplies and electrical appliances.

Resource Work Cooperative co-ordinator Molly Kendall said there had been a buzz within the South Hobart community and also on Facebook about the reopening.

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The business will operate with a string of new rules, including 1.5m distancing markers and a maximum of 75 people in the store at any one time.

A zero-contact donation system had been working well since the shop started accepting donations last week, with items unloaded in drop-off lanes before being put into quarantine for 72 hours.

Ms Kendall said more small household items than usual had been donated, suggesting people had been cleaning out while in quarantine.

She has spotted many interesting items that look like family heirlooms — including old lamps, sewing machines and tools.

The shop will reopen tomorrow 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.