City of Edmonton Reuse Centre

Here's an awesome way to reuse store clothes hangers in the kitchen! This is a great way to save counter space while cooking or trying out a new recipe.

Have you heard the news?

DIY Craft Ideas to Repurpose Old and Scratched CDs

Do you have old CDs lying around the house? Check out these 16 ways to use them for some nifty crafts!

35 New Uses for Old Newspapers and Magazines

We all have loose newspapers and magazines sitting around.
Here are 35 ways to them into something spectacular!

Father's Day is just around the corner! Check out our latest blog post for some great DIY gift ideas!

Support reuse in Edmonton! Visit the King Edward Park Reuse Fair this Saturday, June 18th! Donate your unwanted, reusable items to charities and organizations in need.

For more information and a list of accepted items, visit edmonton.ca/reusefair

Milk jug lids are one of our most popular items among teachers, childcare providers, and camps! These colourful little caps are great for kid-friendly reuse crafts!

Last night the Reuse Centre won an Emerald Award recognizing our environmental innovation and achievements!

We're so honored to have received this award in the category of Government Institution. We would like to thank the Alberta Emerald Foundation as well as all of the individuals that support and use the Reuse Centre. We couldn't have done it without your support!

To learn more visit: emeraldfoundation.ca

Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things

If you've got bunch of stuff hanging around that you're no longer using because it's worn out, broken or has lost it's luster, here are 50 creative ways to reuse old household items.

If you've got an excess of pens cluttering up your space, we want them!

Here are 25 ways you can reuse your old shoe boxes for crafts, so you will never need to throw them away again!

Cleaning out the home office? Bring us your unwanted office supplies, including paper clips!

Here's a great DIY using corks and a frame.

Who wouldn’t want these tiny pie magnets?! Even better, find all the materials for this DIY at the Reuse Centre!

Stunning aluminum dress created by Nancy Judd of Recycle Runway. Be sure to see her other amazing pieces that reuse a variety of materials!
http://recyclerunway.com/fashions/aluminum-drop-dress/

Do you have great customer service skills and a passion for sustainability?

Join our team! We're hiring two temporary Reuse Operators (up to 11 months) - one full and one part time.

It's spring, and you know what that means? Graduation and Wedding Season!

Whatever the occasion, make it a little eco-friendlier by taking your leftover and gently used party supplies to the Reuse Centre!

Donate your time to a great cause! The Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society is looking for volunteers at both their drop off warehouse, and pick up location.

Click below for more details!

Looking for a blast from the past? We're swimming in VHS tapes here at the Reuse Centre! Dust off that old VCR and have a movie marathon this weekend!