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.
Questions?
For inquiries about Concordia’s reuse and waste-diversion efforts, contact reuse@concordia.ca.
