Re-Use-It Centre

1003 Lynham Road, Function Junction, Whistler  V0N 1B1

604-932-1121

Whistler's favorite thrift store. The Re-Use-It Centre opened its doors in 2000 with little fanfare. Since then, it has become a model of Social Entrepreneurship much envied by other non-profits both locally and internationally.

Whistler's thrift store The Re-Use-It Centre is located in Function Junction at 1003 Lynham Road and is open seven days a week, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The facility accepts donations of quality used household goods which our friendly staff cull and display. Sales from these items represent the primary funding source for WCSS programs and services (75%).  When you donate to the RUI, you help us provide food, emergency funding, and other social service programming to your community! 

However, there is an underlying sustainability story that represents several wins for our community. As part of our communities Official Community Plan, (www.whistler2020.ca) and zero waste goals, the Re-Use-It Centre represents three very important and interrelated task force goals of Materials and Solid Waste, Affordability and Health and Social strategies. In 2008, the Re-Use-It Centre kept 430 metric tons of material out of the landfill. The Re-Use-It Centre has the communities only e-waste transfer station (www.encorp.ca) which saved 45 metric tons of material from unethical or unenvironmentally sounds recycling methods. Keeping this material out of the landfill helps us towards our zero waste goals. Items are priced fairly providing an affordable shopping experience. Revenue from sales meets many Health and Social goals in our community as we are able to offer social sustainability programs.   

Whistler's thrift store The Re-Use-It Centre is located in Function Junction at 1003 Lynham Road and is open seven days a week, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and until 8 on Friday nights.

Used items that are clean, and in good shape and working order are gratefully accepted during store hours. Larger items such as furniture or equipment must be arranged with the store to ensure there is room to accept the donation.

To contact Natalie regarding any store questions, email reuseit@mywcss.org or phone the store at 604-932-1121

 For in depth information on how the store works and where the proceeds go click here.
 

 Thanks to the W/B Foundation for our truck and the RMOW for our great location and building!     

We are looking for feedback!

Visit www.whistlerchamber.com to provide your feedback on your shopping experience at the Re-Use-It Centre. Keep in mind that we are not like other retail stores, and instead of lots of customer service, you will get lots of great deals! We try and keep our overhead down so more money can go to all our programs and services!

  What the RUI did in 2008

In 2008 the Re-Use-It Centre kept over 430 metric tonnes of waste from the landfill!