Give Your Items a Second Life at Our Donation Centres
Do you have several bags, household items or other items that can still be used? Our community donation centres make it easy to drop off your items in an accessible, welcoming and convenient environment.
Every donation helps support the youth mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal.
Accessible Donation Centres That Make Giving Easy
In partnership with Village des Valeurs, Fondation La Collecte’s community donation centres provide convenient drop-off locations for clothing, shoes, household items and reusable goods.
Simple and Convenient
Drop off your donations easily with convenient vehicle access.
Ideal for Larger Donations
Perfect for multiple bags or a variety of items.
Local Impact
Your donations directly support programs for local youth.
An Eco-Friendly Choice
Giving items a second life helps reduce waste and keeps reusable items out of landfills.
Lorraine Donation Centre
95-B Boul. de Gaulle,Lorraine, QC J6Z 3R8
A Donation Centre at the Heart of the Community
The Lorraine Donation Centre was designed as a modern community space where giving fits naturally into everyday life. Located in a vibrant and accessible setting, it allows residents to easily drop off their donations while enjoying the shops and services available on site.
An On-Site Flower Shop
The Lorraine Donation Centre also features an on-site flower shop, helping create a vibrant, welcoming and inspiring environment for visitors.
Discover the Flower Shop
A Donor Card
At the Lorraine Donation Centre, you can drop off clothing and household items directly on site. During your visit, you’ll receive a Donor Card that allows you to earn various benefits and rewards for participating in Fondation La Collecte.
Collect Stamps
For Each Black Bag of Clothing
6th
Donation
Receive a Florist’s Choice Bouquet Valued at $25
15th
Donation
Recevez un bouquet de fleurs d'une valeur de 25$ au choix du fleuriste
Outside business hours, outdoor donation bins are available so you can drop off your donations at any time.
What Can I Donate?
We accept most clean, reusable clothing, footwear and small household items.
What We Accept
Vêtements pour enfants et adultes
Shoes and boots
Handbags and backpacks
Jewelry
Books, toys and board games
Bedding and textiles
Kitchenware and dishes
Sporting goods
Small electronics
What We Don’t Accept
Broken or soiled items
Tires and auto parts
Heavy items
Household hazardous waste
Organic waste
Plumbing and electrical items
Where Can They Be Recycled?
Can be recycled by one of our partners
Adult and children’s bicycles
Construction materials
Mattresses and bed frames
Appliances and furniture
Large electronics
Bicycles and parts
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Material drop-off and sorting
If an item can still be used, it probably deserves a second life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Items Need to Be Packaged?
No. You can simply visit the centre during opening hours.
Should Donations Be Placed in Bags?
Yes. We recommend placing items in bags or boxes to make them easier to handle.
Can I Bring Multiple Bags?
Absolutely. Our donation centres are designed to accommodate larger donations.
What Happens to the Donations?
The donations collected help support Fondation La Collecte’s mission and the youth mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal.
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