City of Delta approves ‘safe’ clothing donation bin
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The bins are made so that people can’t climb inside them. Continue reading
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Surrey council votes to keep donation bins despite safety concerns
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“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. Continue reading
Lower Mainland Return-It depots to start accepting clothing, textiles in wake of donation bin closures
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Thirteen depots across Metro Vancouver will accept the clothing, which will be sent to an Ottawa-based company for sorting and donation purposes. Continue reading
UBCO researcher trying to find solution to donation bin problems says more funding is needed
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
He said about $120,000 is needed to pay for student wages, materials and testing. Continue reading
Vancouver charity asking for help as donation bins remain out of service
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver says it relies on donation bins for as much of half of its revenue. Continue reading
Delta School District locks off clothing donation bins in safety effort
The Delta School District has decided it will be the latest to close off clothing donation bins on its property. Continue reading
Don’t overlook benefits of donation bins amid safety movement: B.C. non-profit
A Sunshine Coast non-profit says the safety concerns are real, but so are the benefits of clothing donation bins. Continue reading
Man found in Burnaby donation bin a day after city announces plan to shut them down
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
After a short interaction with an officer, the man was able to roll out of the bin on his own. Police say he wasn’t injured. Continue reading
Push to remove donation bins in B.C. gains steam following latest death
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A B.C. non-profit now says it will pull 146 of the bins from across the province until they can be rendered safer. Continue reading
Death of woman stuck in Vancouver donation bin prompts calls for change
There are calls for improved safety measures after yet another death involving a Vancouver-area clothing donation bin. Continue reading