Host a Clothing Donation Bin in Your Building
Free service • Regular pickup • Support youth mentorship programs
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver provides free clothing donation bins for buildings throughout Metro Vancouver. We deliver the bin, service it regularly, and handle all logistics at no cost to you. Residents, employees, or students get convenient donation access while supporting youth mentorship programs across the Lower Mainland.
We currently support over 1,000 young people through mentorship programs funded by clothing donations. Hosting a bin gives your building community an easy way to contribute while decluttering responsibly.
Who Can Host a Donation Bin?
Condos, Strata Buildings & Apartments
Provide residents with convenient donation access without leaving the building. Popular in garbage rooms, recycling areas, and parking levels.
Learn More →Corporate Offices & Commercial Buildings
Give employees an easy way to donate during seasonal closet cleanouts. Works well in parking garages, loading areas, or designated spaces.
Learn More →Schools & Nonprofit Organizations
Host a bin as an ongoing fundraiser for your school or organization. Generate funds while supporting Big Brothers youth mentorship.
Learn More →Why Host a Big Brothers Donation Bin?
Completely Free Service
We provide the bin, deliver it, and service it regularly at no cost to your building.
Convenient for Your Community
Residents or employees can donate clothing without leaving the building or scheduling pickups.
Reduces Waste and Clutter
Keeps clothing out of garbage rooms and landfills. Donated items get resold and reused.
Supports Local Youth
All donations fund Big Brothers mentorship programs serving young people across the Lower Mainland.
Multiple Size Options
We offer various bin sizes to fit different spaces. We'll find a solution that works for your building.
How Hosting Works
Contact us to discuss your building's needs and available space.
Get approval from the decision maker (strata council, property manager, or building owner).
We deliver the bin directly to your building and place it in the designated location.
Our team services the bin on a regular schedule, emptying donations and maintaining cleanliness.
Questions or issues? Our team responds quickly. We want hosting to be effortless for you.
What Our Hosts Say
"Everybody wins. I declutter, less goes to landfill, Big Brothers and the kids benefit, the clothing resellers and their employees benefit, and people buy clothes at affordable prices. I love it."
"Your service is fantastic. I don't have a vehicle to drop off donations. I like knowing that my items will be sold to someone who can use them and the money raised goes towards a fantastic cause."
"I've always been impressed with the work Big Brothers does and the services you provide to the community. Big Brothers makes it easy and painless to donate to a good cause!"
Request a Bin for Your Building
Ready to host a donation bin? Complete our inquiry form and we'll be in touch within 2 business days to discuss next steps.
Request a Donation BinPhone/Text: (604) 764-1482
Email: bins@renewcrew.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do buildings pay fees for bin hosting?
Not at all. Big Brothers covers bin supply, installation, ongoing maintenance, and collection at no charge. No contracts or commitments required.
What's the typical service schedule?
Servicing frequency matches your location's donation patterns. Busy sites might see weekly visits, while others get serviced bi-weekly or monthly. We track volumes and adapt schedules to avoid overflows.
Which items are acceptable donations?
Clothing of all types, footwear, accessories like bags and scarves, linens, and small textile goods. Items should arrive clean and usable. Furniture, electronics, mattresses, and hazardous materials cannot be accepted.
Where do donated items go?
Items get sorted and sold via thrift retail partners. Revenue generated supports Big Brothers mentorship programming for Metro Vancouver youth.
What are the space requirements for bins?
Standard units need roughly 4ft x 4ft of floor area plus overhead clearance. Compact alternatives work for locations with limited space. Our team evaluates your site and suggests the right size.
Who responds to community questions about bins?
Each bin displays our contact details. Community members reach us directly with service or donation questions, so building staff aren't burdened with inquiries.
How are damaged bins handled?
Notify us right away. Repairs or replacements are completed at no expense to your building.