Donation Bins
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Coronavirus: Closed amid pandemic, Renaissance stores urge Quebecers to hang on to donationsSome Quebec non-profit organizations are asking Quebecers to hold on to their donations for now, especially when it comes to clothing or household items.HealthApr 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: Charities warn that dropped-off donations are turning into garbage in CalgaryThe city is asking people to stop dropping off unwanted items at local charities and donation bins.NewsApr 10, 2020
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Hamilton donation bins temporarily removed due to ‘dumping’ during coronavirus crisisPaul Johnson of the City of Hamilton says people sequestered at home during the COVID-19 crisis has led to the bins becoming illegal dumping grounds.HealthApr 10, 2020
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UBC Okanagan students redesign donation bins for safety issuesThe modifications took roughly three weeks to develop and a few days to fabricate.CanadaDec 13, 2019
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Loraas urges ‘stay out of the bins’ after Saskatoon man dumped into truckIn a close call, a Loraas truck driver inadvertently picked up a man in a recycling dumpster and tossed him into the back of his truck.CanadaAug 20, 2019
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City of Delta approves ‘safe’ clothing donation binThe bins are made so that people can't climb inside them.CanadaApr 2, 2019
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Surrey council votes to keep donation bins despite safety concerns"I was shocked it was voted down in council. I can't understand for one moment why anybody wouldn't have wanted to get rid of those bins," said Coun. Brenda Locke.PoliticsMar 12, 2019
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Lower Mainland Return-It depots to start accepting clothing, textiles in wake of donation bin closuresThirteen depots across Metro Vancouver will accept the clothing, which will be sent to an Ottawa-based company for sorting and donation purposes.CanadaFeb 22, 2019
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UBCO researcher trying to find solution to donation bin problems says more funding is neededHe said about $120,000 is needed to pay for student wages, materials and testing.Jan 26, 2019
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Vancouver charity asking for help as donation bins remain out of serviceBig Brothers of Greater Vancouver says it relies on donation bins for as much of half of its revenue.HealthJan 24, 2019
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