Your clothing donation bin is allowed on private property IF:
You meet safety requirements
Have a valid business licence
City-owned land
Locations on City-owned land that are suitable for a donation bin will be identified through our upcoming City-branded donation bin program. More details coming soon.
Before you apply for your business licence, you will need to obtain the following documents:
A written certification (signed seal from P.Eng.) from a professional engineer registered in BC stating the construction, design, and operation of the donation bin is safe
Liability insurance
A completed release and indemnity agreement in favour of the City
A detailed plan showing the proposed location of donation bins on the lot and a list of donation bin addresses
A photograph or pictorial and written description of the clothing donation bin
These documents will need to be submitted with your business licence application.
You are responsible for ensuring tidy premises and the safe operations of you donation bin(s) through regularly scheduled maintenance and servicing of the bin(s).
All licences will expire each year on December 31. The annual fee in the first year will be pro-rated based on the business start date. Business licence fees are non-taxable.
These documents will need to be submitted with your business licence application.