[kenned3]

I have to question those large "boxes" and their true motives.

Homeless People have literally DIED trying to get things out of the bins.

If the goal is to get the clothing to those who need it, why build the bins in such a way that removal is impossible?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cambridge-...

"At least seven Canadians have died after getting stuck in clothing donation bins, and the latest fatality has prompted an advocate to call for the "death traps" to be immediately fixed or removed."

It seems the true goal is to accept donations (free) and then turn around and sell the clothing?

So you build bins in a way that they are "one-way" doors, and only those with keys can remove the goods?

[staticman2]

Wouldn't the goal of the bin be to stop someone from selling the items in the bin?

[kenned3]

How do you know they intended to sell them? Read the article, they were homeless.. i'd guess they were looking for something to stay warm in an uncomfortable Canadian winter?

I thought the "goal" of the bin was go put used clothing in the hands of those who need it?

[staticman2]

What I meant is, from the point of view of the creator of the bin, locking the bin prevents a criminal from taking all the donations meant for homeless people.

If the charity leaves it unlocked they have no control over whether donations go to somebody who needs charity.