The Big Smiles Collection Crew is a FREE curb-side pick-up service for used clothing and household goods. The money generated from this service goes directly to supporting children in our Big Brothers, Big Sisters and In-School Mentoring Programs.
While our original goal was to provide funding for our mentoring programs, we have also become a strong player on the environmental scene. Getting these clothes and other household items out of your house and into the stores is keeping them out of our landfills.
All items collected are sold to ValueVillage (Savers), our community partner. As a charity we are paid by weight at the end of each day.
Clothing and Soft Good Items
Anything made of material, regardless of season. Adult/Children's clothing, shoes/boots, bedding, draperies and sewing remnants. Please place these items in closed bags or boxes.
Household Items
Kitchenware, knick-knacks, small appliances that still work (toasters, coffee makers, microwaves etc), toys/games, books, sporting equipment, garden tools. Please place these items in closed boxes (except microwaves).
Furniture
We accept all types of furniture, including tables, chairs, couches and dressers. We DO NOT accept mattresses, sofa beds, or any baby furniture. These items are scheduled separately from our regular pick ups. Please phone us to arrange.
How to have a successful pick up:
- Please place items in bags or boxes at the end of your driveway or on your front steps by 8:00am on your pick-up day.
- Your items will be collected some time that day.
- Please wrap breakables with paper and place in a box to prevent breakage.
- In case of bad weather, please place all items in plastic and/or cover them, if possible.
- Be sure to clearly label your items with a letter B. Items not conforming to the above may not be picked up.
Call 943-KIDS (5437) to schedule a free pick-up!
Why ValueVillage?
ValueVillage is our community partner. Under their unique business model, the company partners with local non-profit organizations by purchasing and reselling donated items. We collect and deliver donated goods to ValueVillage, who pays us a bulk rate for the items regardless of whether or not they ever make it to the sales floor. The relationship allows us to focus on collecting goods rather than having to undertake the expense of sorting or even running a store ourselves. ValueVillage (Savers) has more than 120 charity partners throughout Canada, the US and Australia. More than $100m is paid annually to non-profit partners.
As up to half of all donations are unsuitable for sale, over 220 million lbs of clothing, shoes, toys etc. are shipped off to developing nations each year. More items are going to people who need them and staying out of our land fills!
Now there's a way to feel good about getting rid of that extra stuff!
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