Donate Materials
A variety of materials are used by TELUS Spark visitors in the exhibit galleries to help them develop 21st Century skills. Donating these materials is a great way to get rid of your clutter and contribute to the creation of someone's masterpiece. There are some very specific things that we need for certain exhibits and programs. Bring materials donations to TELUS Spark's emtrance lobby and drop them in the bin labeled EXHIBIT MATERIAL DONATIONS. Please refer to the list below for an idea of what exactly we're looking for. If you have something you think we may be able to use that isn't on this list please email exhibits@sparkscience.ca
NEW! We're accepting incomplete Meccano or Erector Pieces and Sets
Textiles
- Fabric of any size
- String
- Ribbon
Paper
- Writing or computer paper
- Thin cardboard (like from a cereal box)
- Tissue paper
- Coloured paper
- Old post cards and greeting cards (We love the musical ones too)
- Cardboard tubes
- Ends of paper rolls (wrapping paper, wallpaper, etc.)
- Newspaper
Metal
- Household electronics and small appliances
- Safe gizmos or machine parts
- Old head phones
- Paper clips or brass fasteners
- Wire
- Pennies
Plastics
- Caps from plastic bottles
- 2 Litre pop bottles (rinsed, please)
Household Items
- Twist ties
- Corks
- Metal bottle caps
- Toys: new, used or broken
- Old Clothes
- Egg Cartons
- Old Rags
- Cardboard
- Bubble Wrap
- Shopping BAgs
- Shoelaces
- Clear Plastic Containers
- Plastic Bottles
- Old Blankets
Craft items
- Feathers
- Beads
- Buttons
- Pipe cleaners