Annual Squamish ReUse It Fair
June 6 from 9 am to 3 pm at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
What's accepted?
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Small appliances in good working order or in need of minor repair.
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Large appliances in good working order.
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Furniture, household items, garden tools, sports equipment, pet accessories, fabrics, crafting and stationary items, games, and seasonal items in reasonable condition.
What's not accepted?
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TVs, computers, printers, VCRs (recycle these at the Bottle Depot).
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Toys and other kids’ accessories (there will be a specific kid’s swap in October).
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Clothing (there will be a clothing and book swap in October).
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Books(there will be a clothing and book swap in October).
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Mattresses (recycle these at the landfill).
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Items broken or damaged beyond repair.
Please note:
Folks will be asked to self-sort.
Volunteers will be on-site to help find the right location for items.
Items need to be clean and in working order.
We are unable to accept broken or dirty items.
We can only accept items that fit in the categories listed above.
Drop off items will ONLY be accepted between 9 am to 1 pm.
This event is organized by the District of Squamish and the Squamish Climate Action Network to advance a circular economy and reduce avoidable waste. Interested in volunteering? Email shannon@squamishcan.net
Just some of our stellar 2024 volunteers:
EVENT Calendar: Save the date(s)
Adults' Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap.
October 3 from 10 am to 3 pm at the 55 Activity Centre
Do you have some pre-loved clothes and books you no longer need? Or are you on the lookout for some free items to make your dollars go further?
This swap is the perfect opportunity to keep items in our community instead of discarding them. There will be clothes, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and teens, as well as adult books.
Don’t have anything to bring? No problem! Come and see what treasures you can find.
Drop-off the evening before and during the event.
Kids' Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap.
October 24 from 10 am to 3 pm at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
The perfect time to donate some clothes, purge those outgrown toys and add a few more books to the collection.
Bagged clothes, toys, and books can be dropped off in advance at Brennan Park Recreation Centre on:
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May 22 from 5 to 7 pm
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May 23 from 10 to 11 am (no later)
Don’t have anything to bring? No problem! Come and see what treasures you can find.
Guidelines:
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All items must be clean and in good condition
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When you drop off items, please help us sort them.
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Avoid bringing large amounts of bagged items.
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All leftover items will be donated to local charities and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.
Questions or are interested in volunteering? Email zerowaste@squamish.ca
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Slide show of past Squamish ReUse It Fairs:
Nina LaFlamme Photography
2025 Zero Waste Update: District of Squamish
Squamish has two new TEXTILE and BOOK donations bins!
Help reduce recycling contamination and advance the circular economy by visiting the Squamish Public Library and Brennan Park Recreation Centre to drop off your unwanted:
✔ Cloth Items
✔ Clothing for men, women, and children
✔ Accessories (belts, hats, scarves, mitts)
✔ Purses, backpacks, bags, and wallets
✔ Shoes and boots
✔ Towels and tablecloths
✔ Undergarments, nylons, and socks
✔ Blankets, bedding, and pillows
✔ Curtains and linens and
✔ Books
These new donation bins are made possible thanks to efforts of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. We remind all residents to please be respectful when using these bins and only drop-off accepted items (mentioned above). All donations are resold in exchange for funds that support the ability to facilitate their free mentoring programs for children and youth. Learn more about Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver here: https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/
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