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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Calgary

6 organizations in and around Calgary that take donated clothes — what each one accepts, what it turns away, and which will come and collect it.

Verified 2026-09-24 from each organization's own website. We are not affiliated with anyone listed here, nobody pays to be included, and we receive nothing if you donate to them.

How to tell what you have got

Before you call anyone, two minutes with the object settles most of it. None of this needs an expert — it needs a flashlight and a look at the back.

  • Teen and young-adult mall brands from the last 12 to 18 monthsIt buys all seasons year-round, takes walk-ins with no appointment, and requires items freshly laundered and free of odours. Sizes are adult only and the ranges are set per store: the London page gives girls 0 to 30 and up to 6X and guys XS to 4X and 28 to 44 inch waist, while the chain's national sell-to-us page gives girls 0 to 6X and guys 28 to 3X. Check your own store's page rather than assuming. No kids or youth sizes anywhere.
  • Premium outerwear and technical kit in near-new conditionBring it in June, not in October. VSP publishes its calendar: "Spring-Summer intake begins in December and Fall-Winter intake begins in June." By the time the weather turns, a shop is already full of parkas and will decline yours whatever the label.
  • Unworn items with the original tags still onKeep them separate and still tagged. Do not launder them or remove the tags to make them look tidy.

What this list turns away

Counted from what each place says on its own site, not from what is generally true. Most refusals are about condition and completeness rather than category.

  • 5 of 6 will not take large appliancesCalgary Drop-In Centre Free Goods Program, Diabetes Canada Declutter Program, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, The Salvation Army Thrift Store and others
  • 4 of 6 will not take hazardous materialDiabetes Canada Declutter Program, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, WINS (Women In Need Society)
  • 4 of 6 will not take car seats and cribsCalgary Drop-In Centre Free Goods Program, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, Made by Momma, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 4 of 6 will not take anything damaged or stainedCalgary Drop-In Centre Free Goods Program, Goodwill Industries of Alberta, Made by Momma, WINS (Women In Need Society)
  • 2 of 6 will not take mattresses and box springsGoodwill Industries of Alberta, The Salvation Army Thrift Store

Rarely worth anything

Not a rule, and not a reason to bin something without asking. These are the things people most often expect to be worth money and find are not.

  • Mid-market and fast-fashion labels, at a luxury consignor
  • Clothing with stains, balling, repairs or odours
  • Household linens in bulk: towels, sheets, duvet covers, curtains
  • Single socks, single shoes, rags and fabric scraps
  • Underwear and worn-out basics
  • The whole-house pile, taken as a pile
Second-hand textiles are exempt from federal fibre-content labelling if labelled as second-hand Federal (Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1551, s. 9, under the Textile Labelling Act)

Section 9: "A prescribed consumer textile article that is clearly identified by means of a label as a second-hand article is exempt from the application of section 3 of the Act." The regulations do not define "second-hand", and the exemption is conditional on the article carrying that label. Relevant if you are reselling a quantity of clothing as a business rather than giving it away.

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6 places in Calgary that take clothes

Calgary Drop-In Centre Free Goods Program

Drop off only
TakesFurniture: beds, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, couches, armchairs, desks, shelving, Lightly used clothing, jackets, coats, footwear and steel-toed boots, Towels, sheets, pillows and linens, Kitchenware, cookware, microwaves and small appliances, Vacuums, Electronics, working or non-working: computers, tablets, monitors, keyboards, mice, cords, TVs, Hygiene supplies
Won't takeDamaged, soiled or broken furniture, Large appliances, Exercise equipment, Outdoor furniture, Building supplies, Stained bedding, towels and pillows, Suitcases and duffel bags, Metal filing cabinets, Car seats, Cribs, Garbage or broken items
CollectionTheir own donation page describes drop-off at the donation centre only; no donor pickup is advertised anywhere on the site. Call 403-264-0856 or email donationcentre@thedi.ca before arriving with a large load. Note they state "we are unable to provide a delivery service" — that refers to delivering goods to recipients, which is a separate matter from donor pickup.
Where3640 11a Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6M7
Visit their site →403-264-0856

Diabetes Canada Declutter Program

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing, shoes and accessories, Bedding and textiles, Laptops, tablets and cell phones, Sporting goods, Books, Cookware and tableware, Small appliances
Won't takeAll furniture, Beds and bedding parts, Large appliances, Televisions and computer monitors, Hazardous materials
CollectionFree home collection, but only when they have a scheduled run in your area — enter your postal code on their site to check. Items must be in sealed bags or boxes under 40 lb and left on the doorstep; loose items are not collected.
WherePickup availability is checked by entering your address on their site. No Calgary-specific coverage or bin locations are stated on their own pages.
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesNew and gently used clothing, laundered and clean, Footwear, Housewares, Linens, sheets and towels, Sporting equipment, Artwork and collectibles, Jewellery, Toys and games, Books, Bags
Won't takeFurniture over 50 lbs — furniture must go to the Impact Centres or a partner non-profit, not regular stores or donation centres, Upholstered furniture, hide-a-beds, waterbeds, bed frames with springs, Mattresses, Large appliances, Pianos, Halogen lamps, lava lamps, fluorescent and ceiling lights, Console and non-flat-screen TVs, Bicycles, Ski and snowboard equipment with bindings, Guns, replica and play guns, ammunition, fireworks, Aerosols, cleaners, chemicals, paint, Barbeques, gas-powered mowers and snowblowers, Building supplies and car parts, Baby gates, cribs and cradles, strollers, playpens, swings, walkers, bath seats, Toilets and sinks, Wet or soiled furniture, Carpeting and linoleum, Medical supplies and personal care items
CollectionCORRECTED — Goodwill does offer pickup, contrary to a common claim that it does not. Their site states: "Goodwill has partnered with College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling to offer donation pickup." They also note the hauler "will also pick up donation items that Goodwill cannot accept." Their site does NOT state whether this is free or paid, and does not confirm Calgary coverage — check availability and cost on their Donation Pickup page at goodwill.ab.ca/donation-pickup/ before assuming anything.
WhereTheir own donation-centre finder at goodwill.ab.ca/donate/ lists 16 Calgary locations, each with its own phone number and hours — use the finder rather than a fixed list, as hours vary by site. Furniture under 50 lbs is only taken at the Calgary Impact Centre.
Visit their site →1-866-927-1414

Made by Momma

Not stated - ask them
TakesBaby diapers, all sizes — open packs okay, Baby wipes, new and unopened, Formula and baby food, New and unopened hygiene products, Children's clothing, Books and toys in good condition, Non-perishable food hamper items
Won't takePreviously loved stuffed animals and plush toys, Dirty or expired car seats, or car seats expiring within 12 months, Heavily worn or soiled clothing, books or toys
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned anywhere on their donations page. It describes drop-off only and directs you to their separate Drop Off Days & Times page for current hours — check that before going, as no hours are posted on the donations page itself.
Where66 21 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4T9
Visit their site →

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

Drop off only
TakesClothing and linens, Footwear, Accessories, Housewares and small appliances, Books and media, Toys, Computers and electronics, Antiques, collectibles and valuables
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances, Infant equipment, Construction materials, Paint, flammable and hazardous materials, Automobile parts and tires, Pianos
CollectionTheir donations page states plainly: "Please note: We are unable to offer donation pick-up services." Worth knowing before you load a sofa — they do not take furniture at all.
WhereA national chain. Their store locator at thriftstore.ca/locations is an interactive JavaScript tool, so individual Calgary stores could not be read from the site text and NO Calgary count or address is asserted here. Send readers to the locator to find their nearest Calgary drop-off.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378

WINS (Women In Need Society)

TakesNew and clean gently-used clothing for women, men, children and youth, Household goods, Furniture, including mattresses, Electronics, Books in good condition
Won't takeFirearms, including replicas, Hazardous materials and chemicals, Large appliances, Baby products, Helmets, Large musical instruments, Stained bedding, Large sports equipment
CollectionNo in-house pickup. Their Collector Services page states: "WINS has partnered with select firms that offer professional collection services for a fee." Three firms are named there — The Junk Movement, BE&P Services and Moovez — which you book and pay directly.
WhereSeveral WINS thrift stores across Calgary — see their locations page. Their donation information page states: "Please note that large items such as furniture and housewares are only accepted at Dover, Glenbrook, Macleod, Manchester and the Donation Centre."
Visit their site →(403) 255-5102

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