Children’s Programs can use thousands of pounds of clean, reusable materials from ending up in the Regional District landfill.

All kinds of treasures donated by local businesses and individuals are the perfect low-cost option for art projects, costumes, decorations, and other creative endeavors.

The Nelson & District Community Complex accepts pre-approved clean and safe re-useable materials from businesses and individuals during our regular business hours.

Materials Wish List:

Doweling or bamboo	Rope
plastic flowers	large coffee - vegtable cans (clean)
cardboard egg cartons	2 L soda containers with lids
magazines or catalogs	construction paper
Buttons	Tissue paper
Ribbon	Wire
Fabric, vinyl or colorful and shiny materials	Musical instrument parts - Piano, etc.
Film canisters	CDS
Cards & Calendars	pine cones
Shoe Boxes or small cardboard boxes	Wooden/plastic picture frames – 5X7 to 11X17
Clean plastic container tops – all sizes, ex: pop tops or milk jug tops	Art supplies – clean paint brushes, glue, paints: watercolor/tempura/acrylic
Plastic tubing	magnets
Small glass jars w lids – baby food or jam type	Clean empty Tetra juice packs large and small
Baskets	Springs – no rust
Colored tape	X-rays
Maps	Feathers
Clean plastic bags, i.e. colorful shopping bags	Unique and interesting doo dads
Colorful jewelry	Bicycle parts, i.e- wheels
Matte board	Cotton balls

Donations reduce your disposal costs and keep items out of the landfill.

For more information on types of items we accept, call the Recreation Programmer, Rebecca Wheeler at 250-354-4386, ext. 5107 or email: rwheeler@rdck.bc.ca.