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WE RESCUE & REUSE MATERIALS

Re4m collaborates with local construction, manufacturing, retail establishments, and residents, effectively diverting waste materials from landfills. We collect, revive, and repurpose materials from both businesses and residents, breathing new life into them and creating innovative products.

OUR REPEAT MATERIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM

We're actively seeking collaborations with local organizations such as museums, construction companies, retailers and manufacturers dedicated to fostering positive change and reducing their environmental impact to join our on-going collection program. Does your organization always have repeat materials being sent to the landfill? Your materials may qualify for our recycling program! Apply to join using the link below

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

MATERIALS THAT WE ACCEPT

 

Below are materials that we often accept from businesses and residents of Ottawa. Looking to donate materials or don't see your materials on our list?  Give us a shout at connect@re4m.ca so we can chat further!

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WOOD

  • Pallets (Limited)

  • Old flooring

  • Lumber (all sizes and dimensions over 36" in length)

  • Plywood (G2S, Birch, Spruce, Standard) *Unfortunately we cannot often reuse OSB (chip board)

  • Rough wood 

  • Old Furniture (*limited - best to check in first)

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PLASTICS

  • Acrylic (all thicknesses, colour, & condition) * Must be over 12" x 12"

  • Plastic Sheets  (PET, LDPE, Styrene)

  • Tubes 

  • Foam insulation

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MISCELLANEOUS

  • Old light fixtures

  • Cool vintage things with potential 

  • Hardware (knobs, hinges, rope, chain, etc.)

  • Components from other products 

  • Unique finds 

  • Damaged product with potential  (musical instruments, etc.)

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METALS

  • Sheet metal - Thin gauges  (Tin, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, etc.) can be rusty 

  • Piping  (conduit, copper, iron, steel) In all Diameters

  • Wire

  • Usable screws, nails, other hardware

  • Mesh 

PARTNER WITH US IN REPEAT COLLECTION

Our beautiful country has a dirty habit - Canada's estimated total waste generation is the LARGEST in the entire world. It has an estimated annual waste total of 1,325,480,289 metric tons. *

OUR REPEAT MATERIAL DIVERSION PARTNERS

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

Join our growing material diversion community and grow your environmental goals, save money on waste removal and contribute to a greener Ottawa

RECOGNITION

Recieve media shout outs on Re4m's social channels when we use your materials in our builds and when we collect your materials.

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REMOVAL

Access material removal services for free*
Some partnerships may qualify for repeat material removal and may be eligible to join our loyalty program (coming soon!)

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*Free depending on location, material type, and quantity of materials

REPUTATION

Improve your company's environmental reputation, grow environmental goals and be part of the zero-waste movement 

RESTORE

Contribute to restoring our city's green infrastructure, reducing your environmental impact, supporting the green economy and restoring Ottawa's natural beauty 

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