You can now donate your gently used clothes, sporting gear and toys for charity at a Coquitlam recycling and waste hub.
Metro Vancouver recently joined forces with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to accept reusable household objects at its United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Blvd.) by Eaglequest Golf.
Representatives from Big Brothers will be on site daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to check each item.
Besides the facility drop-off, Big Brothers also offers a free pickup service from homes as well as donation bins around the community — with the aim to generate revenue through Value Village and keep goods out of the landfill; proceeds support the organization's child and youth mentorship programs around Metro Vancouver.
Items donated to Big Brothers can’t be soiled, torn or unsafe, and they must be suitable for resale.
Here’s a general list of what’s accepted:
Clothing
- men’s, women’s, children’s and baby clothes
- shoes, hats, mittens and scarves
- nylons, socks and undergarments
- purses, wallets, belts and bags
- sleepwear, sportswear and swimwear
- costumes, uniforms and special occasion wear
- jewelry, hair accessories, backpacks and luggage
Home and kitchen
- bakeware and bath items
- cookware, cutlery and kitchenware
- décor items and tableware
- towels, washcloths, blankets and bedding
- shower curtains, bedspreads and comforters
- small appliances and small sporting goods
- tools (garden tools, hand tools, power tools)
- pet toys and beds
Electronics
- phones, tablets and laptops
- smart home devices
- headphones, earbuds, chargers and cables
- gaming consoles, bluetooth speakers and hard drives
Entertainment and leisure
- toys, board games and musical instruments
- outdoor sporting equipment
- camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves)
- videos, records, CDs and DVDs
- art supplies
Personal care
- haircare tools
- fitness equipment
- essential oils and beauty tools
Outdoor and garden
- grilling accessories
- small planters and pots
- small bird feeders and bird baths
- outdoor lighting
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