Some Quebec non-profit organizations are asking Quebecers to hold on to their donations for now, especially when it comes to clothing or household items.

The city is asking people to stop dropping off unwanted items at local charities and donation bins.

Paul 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.

The modifications took roughly three weeks to develop and a few days to fabricate.

In 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.

The bins are made so that people can't climb inside them.

"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.

Thirteen depots across Metro Vancouver will accept the clothing, which will be sent to an Ottawa-based company for sorting and donation purposes.

He said about $120,000 is needed to pay for student wages, materials and testing.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver says it relies on donation bins for as much of half of its revenue.