ReUse Centre
The Baddeck ReUse Center is getting ready to launch the 2025 season!
Starting on April 26th, the ReUse Centre will be open every Saturday until October 25th from 9 AM – 1 PM. A different not-for-profit runs the centre for three consecutive Saturdays, with all proceeds going to their cause. It’s a great way to shop for gently used items that are new to you, all while supporting local nonprofits!
How it works: Donate your clean and working condition items that you no longer need or want to a ReUse Centre. By donating gently used items you are not only helping the environment by diverting items from our landfills but you are also helping a local charity. Not-for-profit organizations apply to operate the ReUse Centre to sell donated items. Proceeds go to the organization designated for that day.
We welcome donations daily, however, there are some items we are unable to accept due to sanitary and health and safety concerns. Therefore, all items you donate must be clean and in working condition.
We are now accepting donations at the Jim Bradly Waste Management Facility (445 Old Margaree Rd) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
The Re-Use Centre operates each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning May until October.
The rule of thumb is if the item is clean and works than the best thing to do is donate it and help a local charity.
Donate items that are:
- gently used
- not beyond repair
- clean
- in good working condition
- still usable and you don’t want to keep
- going to sell and have lots of life left in them
Items not accepted:
- soiled, broken or torn items
- mold or mildew-stained items
- automotive/ATV parts
- appliances for parts
- children’s items (toys, car seats, cribs or strollers)
- electronics, working or otherwise
- hazardous materials (paints, household cleaners, used batteries, old tires and aerosol products)
- mattresses, box springs or sofa beds
- propane tanks or barbecues
- textiles (bedding, carpets or fabrics of any kind)
- used helmets or outdated, well-worn sporting equipment
Locations
Baddeck ReUse Centre
Located at the Waste Management Facility in Baddeck.
Operate a ReUse Centre
Our goal is to divert materials from Nova Scotia landfills while helping local not-for-profit organizations. Groups can apply to operate a ReUse Centre for 3 consecutive Saturdays. The order is chosen via random draw. During the Saturdays that you are given, any proceeds collected belong to the group. Once dates have been selected, groups will be notified.
Not-for-profit responsibilities:
• Provide your own cash/float
• Provide your own helpers
• Please provide us with a primary contact person
For more information contact recycle@victoriacounty.ca or call 902-295-2026.
2024 ReUse Centre Operators
| Dates | Non-Profit Group |
| April 26, May 3, 10 | Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre |
| May 17, 24, 31 | Baddeck Valley 4H |
| June 7, 14, 21 | Baddeck & Area Cat Rescue |
| June 28, July 5, 12 | Victoria County Hospital Auxillary |
| July 19, 26, August 2 | Taigh Curaim Daycare Society |
| August 9, 16, 23 | Baddeck Valley Community Hall |
| August 30, September 6, 13 | St. Ann’s Community Health Group |
| September 20, 27, October 4 | Baddeck Rugby Club |
| October 11, 18, 25 | Middle River Recreation Association |
ReUse Centre Application
Applications are now closed.