Laval aims to crack down on for-profit donation bins
Some charity organizations concerned changes will lead to a loss in revenue
The City of Laval is trying to crack down on the spread of for-profit clothing donation bins.
Donation boxes will now only be allowed on large commercial properties, as well as around municipal buildings such as libraries and arenas.
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Even though the proposed rules are meant to target private companies posing as non-profits, some charity organizations are worried they will lose revenue.
Le Support, a foundation that goes toward supporting programs for people with intellectual disabilities, estimates it will have to remove half of its donation boxes, many of which are located outside of dépanneurs.
Philippe Siebes, the organization's director, said a similar rule in St-Leonard ended up punishing charities, while the private boxes remained.
"I think this could hurt us a lot, we're very worried," he said.
Siebes said he's happy Laval is trying to do something to address the problem.
But he said the city should adopt the same rules as Boisbriand, which require all organizations with donation boxes to have a registered charity number from Revenue Canada.
Laval is holding public consultations on the proposal on Aug. 20.