Purchase used items at Concordia
Give quality second-hand goods a new life and help reduce waste on campus.
Concordia offers several ways for students, faculty, staff and the general public to purchase used items at affordable prices. These programs support the university’s ongoing commitment to waste reduction, circularity and accessible sustainability practices.
By choosing second-hand, you’re helping divert materials from Concordia’s waste stream, reducing landfill waste and supporting a culture of reuse on campus.
Fripe Concordia
Fripe Concordia is a weekly thrift store located in the J.W. McConnell (LB) Building basement (LB-018), next to the Book Stop, near the elevators. The store offers:
- accessible and affordable clothing
- electronic accessories
- household items
Hours
Fripe Concordia is open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pricing
Items are reasonably priced to ensure accessibility for all visitors.
How items are sourced
To support Concordia’s Zero Waste plan, merchandise comes primarily from the university community.
Fripe Concordia also accepts donations of clean clothing and household items in good condition. Donations may be brought during Thursday open hours or arranged by appointment via reuse@concordia.ca. Donations cannot be left outside store hours.
Where the proceeds go
All sales support the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse.
Treasury Thrift E-Store
The Treasury Thrift E-Store is an online platform managed by the Office of the Treasurer. It provides access to gently used university furniture and electronics that are no longer needed in campus operations.
Items may include:
- office chairs and desks
- filing cabinets and storage units
- refurbished laptops and small IT equipment
- additional items released from university inventory
All products are assessed for condition, prepared for reuse and made available at affordable prices.
Revenue generated through the Treasury Thrift E-Store is returned to Concordia’s capital budget, where it is reinvested for the benefit of the university community.
Convenient online purchasing
Visitors can browse the catalogue, check product availability and complete purchases directly through the digital storefront. Each item listing includes the responsible university department and contact information to arrange pickup.
Items purchased through the Treasury Thrift E-Store are not available for pickup at Fripe Concordia.
Questions about the Treasury Thrift E-Store?
For general inquiries, contact capitalassets@concordia.ca.
Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair
The Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair gives second-hand books a new life while supporting student scholarships at Concordia. The initiative relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers from across the university community and helps extend the lifespan of books through reuse.
Donate books
Book donations are accepted year-round. Donations can be dropped off on both the Sir George Williams and Loyola campuses at designated campus locations. Books must be clean and in good condition.
Get involved
Community members can support the EPIC Used Book Fair by volunteering to help sort and prepare donated books or by making a direct contribution to the scholarship fund.
Learn more
Visit the Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair web page for donation guidelines, drop-off locations, volunteer opportunities and event information.
Other questions?
For general inquiries about Concordia’s reuse and waste-diversion efforts, contact reuse@concordia.ca.
