Urban Repurpose

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Urban Repurpose Nonprofit based in North Vancouver. Our goal is to change the way waste from deconstruction and other sources is collected, valued and reused.

RE/PURPOSE is dedicated to reducing the levels of construction, deconstruction, and other wastes entering our landfills and incinerators through their redirection back into the community as useable items or as raw manufacturing materials.

Carved Asian rosewood dining set. The table includes two extension leaves for seating up to eight. Will sell the China c...
10/10/2026

Carved Asian rosewood dining set. The table includes two extension leaves for seating up to eight. Will sell the China cabinet separately, but the chairs and table belong together.

Got a nice surprise while cleaning this antique writer’s box. Most come with a secret compartment but the trigger to ope...
09/25/2026

Got a nice surprise while cleaning this antique writer’s box. Most come with a secret compartment but the trigger to open them changes depending on the maker. Took a little time to figure it out, but look what we found inside. Wonder if the donor knew they were in there?

Need to give your garden a bit of French style? How about add a few dozen Eiffel Towers? 🤔 Maybe a really class tomato t...
09/21/2026

Need to give your garden a bit of French style? How about add a few dozen Eiffel Towers? 🤔 Maybe a really class tomato tower! Available tomorrow. vive la France!

Not a huge selection this year, so better grab some soon before it all disappears 😱 🎃
09/15/2026

Not a huge selection this year, so better grab some soon before it all disappears 😱 🎃

A huge Thank You to all the vendors, artists and our amazing volunteers who helped make this years Upcycle Fair a succe...
09/13/2026

A huge Thank You to all the vendors, artists and our amazing volunteers who helped make this years Upcycle Fair a success! Thanks as well to the North Shore community for coming out and helping us support and promote reuse, upcycling and the circular economy.

Artist Spotlight: Peter ForbesA North Shore local since 1958, this lifelong wood carver, prop builder, and retired sign ...
09/10/2026

Artist Spotlight: Peter Forbes

A North Shore local since 1958, this lifelong wood carver, prop builder, and retired sign maker is making a highly anticipated public debut!

After years of requests, Peter is finally unveiling his sculptures handcrafted from coastal driftwood and many repurposed materials sourced right here at Urban Repurpose, including parts from a dismantled vintage Re*****on typewriter.

Catch the Debut:

Event: Reuse It Upcycle Fair
Date: This Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 440 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver

Drop a 👏 below to welcome this talented local maker to their first-ever public show!

Say hello to our newest member of the team Crescent. Only 11 weeks old and already helping out in the store. Crescent is...
09/10/2026

Say hello to our newest member of the team Crescent. Only 11 weeks old and already helping out in the store. Crescent is a rescue all the way from California and will be visiting us part time throughout the month. s

Reuse It Upcycle Fair Artist Spotlight: Colleen Armstrong ✨Colleen Armstrong breathes new life into forgotten flatware, ...
09/04/2026

Reuse It Upcycle Fair Artist Spotlight: Colleen Armstrong ✨

Colleen Armstrong breathes new life into forgotten flatware, handcrafting stunning rings and jewelry from silver-plated spoons and coins.

True to the upcycle spirit, much of Colleen's work displays and pieces were made using items discovered right in our aisles at Urban Repurpose!

Come see Colleen’s craft in person:

Event: Reuse It Upcycle Fair
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 440 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver

Would you wear a ring crafted from a vintage spoon or a 100-year-old coin? Tell us in the comments! 👇

⏳ T-minus 8 days until the Reuse It Upcycle Fair! ✨The countdown is on for the Reuse It Upcycle Fair with Urban Repurpos...
09/04/2026

⏳ T-minus 8 days until the Reuse It Upcycle Fair! ✨

The countdown is on for the Reuse It Upcycle Fair with Urban Repurpose: a day packed with hands-on inspiration, local crafts, and zero-waste creativity for the whole family!

What’s in Store:

Interactive Workshop: Join an experienced local educator to discover hands-on building activities, creative reuse ideas for the home or classroom, and tips on turning simple scrap finds into meaningful play for young minds.

Local Makers Market: Shop unique creations and curated upcycled goods from talented artisans.

Live Acoustic Tunes: Enjoy great local music while you build, browse, and explore.

Sustainable Living Tips: Connect with fellow creatives and gather simple ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle every day.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 440 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver, BC
Admission: All ages welcome!

Tag a fellow parent, educator, or crafting buddy below! Are you coming first for the hands-on workshop, the live tunes, or the makers market? 🎨🎸🧵

Attention train geeks! We just received this model train table. Measures 49x97 and includes table legs and control cente...
09/02/2026

Attention train geeks! We just received this model train table. Measures 49x97 and includes table legs and control center. Free to a good home!

Address

440 Brooksbank Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7J2C2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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+16049905576

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