Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Repair, Refuse
The best way to deal with garbage is by not creating it in the first place.
- Reduce waste by choosing items with minimal packaging.
- Reuse items like shopping bags, water bottles and coffee mugs.
- Repurpose goods by donating items you no longer need.
- Repair broken items instead of throwing them out.
- Refuse to buy products you won’t use often - rent or borrow instead.
Used clothing, books, small household items and furniture can also be dropped off or picked up by many organizations throughout the City including
- Salvation Army (604-293-1711)
- Big Brothers (604-521-4393 or pickup@renewcrew.com)
- Canadian Diabetes Association (604-732-1125)
- SPCA Thrift Shop (604-983-9522)
- Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop (604-987-5938)
- Good Stuff Connection (604-987-1773)