Local Directory
Find businesses, organizations, and events in your region.
Explore the map and directory below to find businesses, organizations, and events that support sharing, repairing, and reuse near you. Use the toolbar at the top of the map to enter your location and filter categories. For information about each category type, see the Map Legend below.
Only organizations with physical locations will be found on the map; for virtual resources, please check out the Share, Reuse, Repair resource pages.
Map Legend
All locations on the map with a green marker are businesses and organizations that support sharing.
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This is a library. Libraries are free to use and are known for their vast book collections. Did you know they often provide other free resources, such as computer or creative lab access, and borrowing services for physical items like tools? Find out what services your local library provides to make the most of your local library today! |
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This business lends items. A place where people can borrow things, such as tools, kitchen appliances, books, and outdoor equipment. |
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This business provides an eco-minded service. By using eco-friendly alternatives, you can reduce the environmental impact of a service. |
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This business provides printing services. Save money and avoid having to troubleshoot technical issues by using print services in your area. |
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This business offers equipment rentals. Renting instead of buying saves space in your home, saves you money compared to the cost of buying it new. |
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This is a food sharing resource. Food sharing resources, such as food banks, community gardens, food donation collectors, and meal programs help you connect to your local community. |
All locations on the map with an orange marker are businesses and organizations that support reuse.
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This business/organization collects materials for reuse. Donating what you don’t need is a great alternative to throwing them out. When you donate items like furniture and clothing, they have a higher chance of getting a second chance at life! |
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This business offers refillable options for items. A place where you can buy refills of goods in bulk. Purchasing in bulk greatly reduces packaging waste and allows you to buy the exact amount you need. |
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This business sells secondhand goods. Buying thrifted items gives them new life and prevents them from going to waste. Secondhand goods are often much more affordable than buying new, keeping more money in your pocket while reducing your impact on the environment. |
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This business offers goods that have been remanufactured, refurbished, or redesigned. |
All locations on the map with a grey marker are businesses and organizations that support repair.
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This business offers repair services. Repairing what you own extends the lifetime of the item, reducing the need to buy a new one. By repairing items, you get the most out of what you own, reducing the need to spend money on replacements. |
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This business offers alteration services. Repairing what you own extends the lifetime of the item, reducing the need to buy a new one. Alterations optimize the item so it suits your needs. By repairing and altering items, you get the most out of what you own, reducing the need to spend money on replacements. |
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This is a Repair Café. Have a broken item, like a necklace or a toaster? Bring it to your local repair café to see if it can be fixed by knowledgable people in your community. Repair cafés are community-led events where volunteers repair items that are broken, saving you from having to spend money on a replacement. |
All locations on the map with a blue marker are events or experiences that engage the community and facilitate share, reuse, or repair.Â
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The shaded areas of the map represent our participating municipalities.
- Peel Region: dark orange
- York Region: light blue
Don’t see your community listed here? Contact us to inquire about having expanding the Hub to your municipality.
Participating Municipalities
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Know of a resource, local business, or event that supports share, reuse, or repair that we should know about? Let us know by filling out the form at the link below.
Disclaimer: The resources, events, organizations, and businesses listed on the Share, Reuse, Repair Hub are not directly affiliated with Circular Innovation Council and its municipal partners unless specifically indicated. The mission of the Share, Reuse, Repair Hub is to provide an inclusive scope of information and directory of resources for individuals to learn and take action. The resources and information listed on this website do not necessarily reflect the views of Circular Innovation Council and its municipal partners. While external content is carefully vetted prior to addition to this website, you accept full responsibility of any outcomes that may arise as a result of using this tool, and release Circular Innovation Council and its partners from liability. If you have any questions or concerns regarding content on this website or if you see information that requires updating, please email Circular Innovation Council: [email protected]