Kipling Towers: Sharing-Reuse and Learning Centre

The Sharing-Reuse and Learning Centre, an initiative of the City of Toronto's Long Term Waste Management Strategy and Tower Renewal, offers training and workshops that inform, engage and educate residents about the importance of waste reduction. Groups and organizations can book space for free to hold meetings and to receive training on waste reduction initiatives. Working in partnership with Delta Family Resource Centre's Sewing Repair Hub a number of exciting activities are available to residents in the community. You can reach us at 416-745-9595.

Children listening to a presentation on reducing, reusing and recycling
Group listening to a presentation during 3Rs Ambassador training
Mural by the centre, created during the pandemic, features a laptop with ZOOM and Google Meet, a mask, Minecraft, Black Lives Matter, hand sanitizer and an open window

Programs and Activities

Community Reduce and Reuse mural on the wall

Sharing and reuse space

Our space fosters reuse, sharing, repair, and repurposing of items to extend their lifespan while also encouraging residents to share with others in their community.

Two women giving a workshop of Residential Waste Collection

Waste Sorting Workshops

Throughout the year, we conduct numerous workshops where participants can learn to maximize the lifespan of their belongings, share community resources, and recycle effectively.

 
Group from 3Rs Ambassador Training

3Rs Ambassador Training

Participants learned how to build a successful waste diversion and reduction program in their buildings.

Man working on fixing a sewing machine

U FIX IT Repair

We offer free repairs for small household items and gladly accept donations of unwanted small household appliances, giving them a chance for a second life.

 
Woman holding up children's coat at the clothing exchange program

Clothing Exchange Program

Bring your unwanted items and take what you need, promoting sustainability and community support through sharing clothing resources. (Not currently running)

Chilldren jumping into hoops on the grass during children summer camp

3Rs Summer Camp

An annual summer camp for children featuring outdoor adventures, bike safety, and arts and crafts. Participants will engage in gardening activities and discover the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle along the way.

 
A group of children and adults talking in a community garden

Community Garden and composting

This program empowers resident groups with the tools, skills, and knowledge to sustain community gardens and transform yard waste into compost.

Person holding a bunch of cherry tomatoes with a garden behind them

Urban Harvest

This initiative combats food waste and supports the community by gathering surplus fruits and vegetables from residents' yards and redistributing them to local food banks.

The Sharing-Reuse and Learning Centre

  • 2667 Kipling Ave,

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9V 4N9

    Basement #107

  • Monday-Friday

    9:00am - 5:00pm

    (Fridays remote service)

  • Program Coordinator

    647-206-2251