Habitat x BMEX

Don’t dump it, donate it!

Think you’re one of the most resourceful builders in the community? Prove it! The Habitat for Humanity and BMEx Building Material Drive is inviting contractors, developers, suppliers, manufacturers, and trades across Mid-Vancouver Island to donate reusable building materials instead of sending them to landfill.

Running throughout Summer 2026 (July through September 5), your company can join this friendly industry challenge that keeps valuable materials in circulation, supports affordable housing through Habitat ReStore, and recognizes businesses leading the way in construction material reuse.

Request a free job site pickup or drop off materials at your local Habitat ReStore.

Why Participate in the Building Material Drive?

Every construction project generates surplus materials. Instead of paying to dispose of them, put them back into your community.
When you participate in the Building Material Drive, your company can:

  • Reduce disposal costs and free up job site or warehouse space
  • Receive a charitable tax receipt for eligible donations
  • Support affordable housing through Habitat ReStore
  • Keep valuable building materials out of landfill
  • Demonstrate sustainability to clients
  • Compete for the top donor title and the Community Reuse Leadership Award

Donating is Easy

Step 1: Identify, sort, and separate reusable building materials from your job site, warehouse, or project.

Step 2: Request a free job site pickup or drop materials off at your local participating Habitat Mid-Vancouver Island ReStore (Nanaimo or Duncan locations).

Step 3: We’ll ensure your donated materials stay in the community, helping fund local housing and providing affordable building materials for future projects.

ReStore Vancouver Island

ReStore Nanaimo

Contact Us

250-758-8078 ext. 101

restoremanager@habitatmvi.org

1-4128 Mostar Road Nanaimo, BC. V9T 6C9

CLOSED: Sunday and all Statutory Holidays

Drop off location for the Nanaimo Restore is between Cloverdale Paint and The Finishing Store

Store & Drop-off Hours
ReStore Vancouver Island

ReStore Duncan

Contact Us

778-455-1888

restoreduncan@habitatmvi.org

251 Government St, Duncan, BC. V9L 1A6

CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, and all Statutory Holidays

Drop off location for the Duncan Restore is at the receiving doors on Kenneth Street

Pick-up Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Store & Drop-off Hours

We Accept The Following Donations

Not sure if your materials qualify? Contact our team.

  • Antique fittings and moldings
  • Appliances (working), stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer under 10 yrs.
  • Architectural columns, mantles, antique moldings
  • Cabinets, vanities and countertops
  • Doors and windows
  • Drywall
  • Electrical devices and fixtures in “AS NEW” working condition
  • Exterior siding made of vinyl
  • Furniture in good condition
  • Garden tools, structures, shovels, wheelbarrows, sheds
  • Hand and power tools
  • HVAC
  • Garden supplies, plants and decorative items (commercial sources only)
  • Home dĂ©cor items
  • Hardware: hinges, handles, knobs, covers (nails, nuts, bolts, screws)
  • Hardwood flooring and unused engineered laminates (over 150sqft), tiles (ceramic, porcelain and vinyl)
  • Interior and exterior finishing materials
  • Interlocking paving stones
  • Insulation in completely wrapped bundles, no loose insulation
  • Lumber (salvaged and surplus)
  • Masonry and Brick
  • Unopened paint and stain
  • Plumbing tubing and pipes (unused only)
  • Plumbing fixtures and fittings, with no chips or stains
  • Roofing shingles and barrier paper and membranes
  • Sealants and caulking in unopened packages
  • Seasonal products
  • Shelving units of both wood and metal
  • Shiplap
  • Shutters
  • Vents and framed mirrors
  • Wood, molding, plywood, OSB and MDF

Join Vancouver Island’s Construction Leaders

Companies participating in the Building Materials Drive may be featured through:

  • Campaign social media
  • Industry newsletters
  • Media stories
  • Campaign impact reports
  • Industry appreciation events

Help demonstrate how our industry is leading the shift toward sustainable construction.

construction materials

"As residential contractors, we see firsthand the impact that quality materials have on creating a home. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity allows us to extend that into the wider Vancouver Island community. Donating these materials isn’t just about reducing jobsite waste, it’s about structural sustainability and helping neighbours build a solid foundation for the future."

B. Gallant Homes / ReStore Donor

“We are excited about spending the holidays in our new Habitat home, and carrying on our traditions, while also being able to create new ones with our children.”

Lisa / Habitat Home Recipient

We feel very fortunate to have a home to call our own;a home that our children can grow up into. It feels very comforting to know that we will no longer be at the mercy of landlords deciding to sell, and us having to move and uproot the children from their established neighbourhood and relationships within the community. It is paramount that the children have a secure and comfortable home they can rely on. We are incredibly grateful for this.”

James / Habitat Home Recipient

"For the two of us, home is a place; that new place is here. Forever our family need not worry of the hardship of obtaining a house due to Habitat's kindness. Our lives can prosper, and we can finally call this blessing our home. Thank you."

Jaime / Habitat Home Recipient

It has been a pleasure and honour to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Mid-Vancouver Island. The staff are comprised of a great group of people; organized and easy to work with. Everyone should volunteer at least once!

Marilyn / Volunteer

Funders and Partners

Regional District of Nanaimo