Donating in Alberta

Where to donate used goods in Edmonton

11 organizations in and around Edmonton that take donated furniture, clothes, appliances, kitchenware and household goods. For each one: what they take, what they refuse, and whether they will come and collect it.

Edmonton has exactly one confirmed free home-collection service for bulky household goods: Habitat for Humanity Edmonton's ReStore, which runs its own trucks across Edmonton, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc (twice monthly), Nisku, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove. Their own site states the crucial limit: "Due to safety regulations, we unfortunately cannot move any items from basements, nor can we enter homes." The sofa has to be at ground level or in the garage before they arrive. Beyond that, most Edmonton charities are drop-off only. Goodwill states plainly on its own site that it has no pickup service at all, despite operating 14 donation centres in the city. Find Edmonton will collect on weekends in surrounding areas but reserves the right to refuse items at the door, and its own page warns that items that don't qualify may be offered "disposal for a fee" - so cost is not guaranteed to be zero. Diabetes Canada's free pickup is a clothing-and-small-goods service only, on strict terms: sealed bags or boxes under 40 lbs on the doorstep, and "Loose items will not be collected."

Verified 2026-09-24 from each organization's own website. Hours, fees, pickup areas and what is accepted change without notice — call or check their site before you load the car. We are not affiliated with any organization listed here and we receive nothing if you donate to them.

If you cannot move it yourself

These 6 will come to you in Edmonton. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.

  • Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes — Free 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.
  • Edmonton Emergency Response and Newcomer Services (EERNS) — They arrange furniture pickups from your location. Email donations@eerns.ca to arrange. Their site does not state whether a fee applies or which areas are covered, so confirm both when you book.
  • Edmonton's Food Bank — Their site states: "To maximize our trucking resources, we can not arrange pick ups for small amounts of food (i.e. less than 100 lbs)." For donations over 100 lbs, contact them with at least 3 business days' notice so they can route a truck. Household-sized donations must be dropped off.
  • Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) — Pickups are offered to both residents and businesses, Monday to Friday, and are aimed at larger quantities - their site says ERA "will dispatch a truck to pickup large quantities of electronics". Charges apply: "Any pickup charges applied to your donations are based on location, the number of items, service requirements." Drop-offs of standard computer equipment are often free. Budget for a fee unless the donation is high-value or high-volume. Working devices are refurbished and may be donated on to charities, schools and non-profits; secure data destruction is offered, priced from $0.00 to $5.00 per item depending on the equipment.
  • Find Edmonton — Their own donation form page states: "We are happy to pick up of in the surrounding areas of Edmonton on weekends." Book at https://findedmonton.com/pages/donation-form or call 780-988-1717. Important caveat from the same page: "The Find trucking team have discretion not to accept an item if it does not meet our donation criteria" - and donors whose items do not qualify may be offered other options "for a fee". Whether the pickup itself is free is not stated, so confirm when you book.
  • Habitat for Humanity Edmonton ReStore — Free donation pickup covering Edmonton, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc (twice monthly), Nisku, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove. Critical limitation stated on their own site: "Due to safety regulations, we unfortunately cannot move any items from basements, nor can we enter homes." Items must be accessible outside the home. Book through their online form or call (780) 477-4057.

Furniture banks in Edmonton

They furnish homes for people leaving shelters, resettling, or starting over. They want good furniture and they are the most likely to collect it.

Find Edmonton

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesCouches, sofas and chairs, Dressers and night stands, Kitchen tables, TV stands, Antiques and collectibles, Artwork and mirrors, Shelves, Coffee, side and end tables, Home decor, Kitchen items and housewares, Small desks, Area rugs, Weights and sporting goods, Patio accessories, Small appliances, Newer TVs, Seasonal items
Won't takeBeds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances - stoves, fridges, washers, dryers, Furniture over 6ft or oversized, Large exercise equipment, Baby furniture, Building supplies, Paint and hazardous materials, Items that are damaged or need repair, Hide-a-beds, Carpet, Recliner couches, Blinds, Vacuums, Weapons, Tube and projector TVs, Taxidermy
CollectionTheir own donation form page states: "We are happy to pick up of in the surrounding areas of Edmonton on weekends." Book at https://findedmonton.com/pages/donation-form or call 780-988-1717. Important caveat from the same page: "The Find trucking team have discretion not to accept an item if it does not meet our donation criteria" - and donors whose items do not qualify may be offered other options "for a fee". Whether the pickup itself is free is not stated, so confirm when you book.
Where5120 122 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
Visit their site →780-988-1717

Thrift stores in Edmonton

The workhorses. Wide range, many locations, and the most predictable place to take a carload.

Bissell Thrift Shop (Bissell Centre)

Not stated - ask them
TakesGently used and new clothing, Workwear, Footwear and accessories, Bedding, Hygiene products, Electronics, Kitchenware, Furniture, Books, Toys, Sports equipment
Won't takeLarge appliances, Mattresses, Car seats, Cribs, Strollers, Expired products, Paint and chemicals, Pianos, Gas-powered items, Firearms, Building supplies, Food, Materials promoting hate and violence
CollectionPickup is not mentioned anywhere on their website that I could read - not on the home, donate, or locations pages, and the FAQ page is currently a dead link. Treat this as drop-off only unless you phone (780) 471-6644 and arrange otherwise. Do not assume a pickup exists.
Where8818 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0T4
Visit their site →(780) 471-6644Tax receipt on some donations

Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Drop off only
TakesClothing - shirts, pants, socks, underwear, footwear (washed and dried, new or gently used), Housewares, Linens and towels, Furniture, Sporting equipment, Artwork, Collectibles, Jewelry, Toys and games, Books
Won't takeDamaged, stained or dirty items, Children's sleepwear, Clothing with drawstrings, Baby safety equipment including car seats, cribs and strollers
CollectionTheir own site states: "Unfortunately, Goodwill does not have a pick-up service." They note a partnership with College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling for donation pickup in some areas - that is a paid hauling company, not a free charity pickup, so ask about cost before booking.
WhereGoodwill's own site states 14 donation centres in Edmonton, part of 23+ across Alberta. Use their location finder at https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/donate/ rather than relying on a fixed list.
Visit their site →1-866-927-1414

Clothing and textiles in Edmonton

Clothes, shoes, linens and soft goods, including items too worn to resell that get recycled as fibre.

Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesGently used clothing, Small household items
Won't takeLoose items - everything must be in sealed bags or boxes, Anything over 40 lbs per bag or box, Items left on the ground outside donation bins
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.
WhereDonation bins plus drop-off through their Value Village partnership - Diabetes Canada's own site confirms the Value Village partnership, and the Value Village Community Donation Centre at 10127 34 Avenue NW, Edmonton lists Diabetes Canada as the nonprofit that receives the proceeds. Use the bin and drop-off finder at declutterfordiabetes.ca rather than assuming a location.
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

Building materials and renovation in Edmonton

Doors, cabinets, fixtures, lumber, tools and appliances pulled out of a renovation.

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton ReStore

Will collect, free
TakesAppliances, Cabinets, Doors, Flooring, Furniture, HVAC equipment, Lighting, Lumber, Plumbing fixtures, Tools, Windows, Pianos and vehicles (upon inspection)
Won't takeAppliances 16 years or older, Damaged furniture, Mattresses, Used electronics, Used plumbing fixtures, Items containing asbestos or mercury, Corroded power tools
CollectionFree donation pickup covering Edmonton, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc (twice monthly), Nisku, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove. Critical limitation stated on their own site: "Due to safety regulations, we unfortunately cannot move any items from basements, nor can we enter homes." Items must be accessible outside the home. Book through their online form or call (780) 477-4057.
Where6 ReStores, confirmed on their own locations page: Edmonton North (8210 Yellowhead Trail NW), Edmonton West (16811 106 Avenue NW), Edmonton South (4004 99 Street NW), Leduc (Unit 222, 3601 82 Avenue), St. Albert (Unit 120, 730 St. Albert Trail) and Sherwood Park (7 Streambank Avenue). All open Monday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and closed on all statutory holidays. Full list at https://hfh.org/restore/locations-hours/
Visit their site →(780) 477-4057Tax receipt on some donations

Electronics in Edmonton

Working devices for reuse, and dead ones for responsible recycling.

Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesComputers and laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Televisions, Printers and other peripherals
Won't takeNo outright refusal list is published. Note that TVs, microwaves and floor-model copiers/printers carry a fee rather than being free drop-offs.
CollectionPickups are offered to both residents and businesses, Monday to Friday, and are aimed at larger quantities - their site says ERA "will dispatch a truck to pickup large quantities of electronics". Charges apply: "Any pickup charges applied to your donations are based on location, the number of items, service requirements." Drop-offs of standard computer equipment are often free. Budget for a fee unless the donation is high-value or high-volume. Working devices are refurbished and may be donated on to charities, schools and non-profits; secure data destruction is offered, priced from $0.00 to $5.00 per item depending on the equipment.
WhereUnit 5, 14212 128 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3H5
Visit their site →780-455-2088

Books and media in Edmonton

Books, records and games, which most general thrift stores take only in small quantities.

Edmonton Public Library

Drop off only
TakesGently used books - paperbacks and hardcovers, Comic books and graphic novels, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks in their original packaging, Recent video games in their original packaging, Textbooks published within the last four years, Vinyl records in good condition with minimal scratches
Won't takeBooks in poor condition - yellowed, worn, torn or smelly, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks or video games without their original packaging, Encyclopedias, magazines, specialized journals or outdated textbooks, Cassettes, VHS tapes, and burned CDs or DVDs, eBooks and computer software
CollectionDrop-off only. Accepted at most EPL branches but NOT at eplGO locations (McConachie and West Henday Promenade). Contact the branch ahead for a sizable donation - branches have limited storage.
WhereMost EPL branches across Edmonton accept donations; eplGO locations do not. No general phone number is published on their donations page - contact give@epl.ca with questions.
Visit their site →

Shelters and community services in Edmonton

They take specific things for specific people. Call before you load the car — a wasted trip costs them staff time.

Hope Mission

Not stated - ask them
TakesWinter jackets, Sweaters, Pants, Shirts, Footwear, Hats and gloves, New underwear and socks
Won't takeAnything not clean and in good condition - their site requires all clothing to be clean and in good condition
CollectionPickup is not mentioned on their clothing donations page. Treat this as drop-off unless you phone and arrange otherwise.
WhereTwo Edmonton drop-off points, both Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: the Hope Mission Warehouse and Second Chance Thrift Shop, 7011 Girard Road NW T6B 2C4 (780-485-6888), and the Bruce Reith Centre, 9908 106 Ave NW T5J 2L8 (780-422-2018). Hope Mission also has locations in Red Deer and Calgary.
Visit their site →780-485-6888

WIN House (Edmonton Women's Shelter Ltd.)

Drop off only
TakesItems from their Amazon Wish List, sent directly to the shelters, Clothing, through their Goodwill partnership - donated clothing is converted into gift cards for residents, Empty cans and bottles via SkipTheDepot, nominating WIN House as the charity
Won't takeNo refusal list is published - email info@winhouse.org before collecting anything, as shelter storage and safety rules are strict
CollectionDo not turn up with boxes. Use the Amazon Wish List, the Goodwill clothing route, or SkipTheDepot for bottles and cans, or email info@winhouse.org first and follow their instructions.
WhereShelter locations are deliberately confidential and are not published here by design. Do not attempt to drop off at a shelter - contact info@winhouse.org or 780-471-6709 first.
Visit their site →780-471-6709

Food banks in Edmonton

Food first, but several also run household-goods programmes.

Edmonton's Food Bank

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesNon-perishable food - see the printable most-needed-items list on their site
Won't takeNo refusal list is published on their give-food page
CollectionTheir site states: "To maximize our trucking resources, we can not arrange pick ups for small amounts of food (i.e. less than 100 lbs)." For donations over 100 lbs, contact them with at least 3 business days' notice so they can route a truck. Household-sized donations must be dropped off.
Where11508 120 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y2
Visit their site →780-425-2133

Specialist in Edmonton

Organizations that take one category properly rather than everything badly.

Edmonton Emergency Response and Newcomer Services (EERNS)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesNew or gently used household items, Small appliances, Clothes, Bedding, Furniture
Won't takeUsed undergarments, Used socks, Sofabeds
CollectionThey arrange furniture pickups from your location. Email donations@eerns.ca to arrange. Their site does not state whether a fee applies or which areas are covered, so confirm both when you book.
WhereEdmonton-based CRA-registered charity. Contact donations@eerns.ca to arrange a drop-off or pickup rather than turning up unannounced. A second line, (780) 700-2281, and Info@eerns.ca also appear on their site.
Visit their site →(780) 700-8218Tax receipt available

Before you load the car

  • Phone first if it is bulky. Capacity changes week to week, and a sofa that cannot be accepted is a wasted trip for you and a wasted hour for them.
  • Clean it. Most refusals are about condition, not category. Textiles must be dry and odour-free or they get thrown out at the back door.
  • Take the parts. Bed frames need their hardware, and a dresser without its drawers is scrap to almost everyone.
  • Do not leave it outside after hours. Anything left at a closed door usually gets rained on, and the charity pays to dispose of it.
  • Ask about the receipt before you hand it over, not after.

Not sure it should be donated at all?

Some of what people give away is worth real money, and some of it will cost a charity money to dispose of. Photograph it and we will tell you which — including when the honest answer is that it is worth nothing and a thrift store is exactly the right place for it. We earn nothing when you donate.

See what it's worth Where to sell it in Edmonton

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Edmonton?
6 of the 11 organizations on this page collect from your home: Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Edmonton Emergency Response and Newcomer Services (EERNS), Edmonton's Food Bank, Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), Find Edmonton, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton ReStore. Collection usually depends on what the item is, what condition it is in, and whether you are inside their catchment. Phone first.
Do I get a tax receipt for donated goods?
Registered charities can issue a receipt for the fair market value of a gift in kind, but many thrift operations do not issue receipts for ordinary household donations because valuing them individually is not practical. Ask before you drop off if the receipt matters to you, and do not assume.
What will nobody take?
Stained or torn upholstery, mattresses in most of the country, broken particleboard furniture, exercise equipment, cribs and car seats past their expiry, and anything that has been in a fire or a flood. Most organizations list their refusals on their own site, and the list above repeats them where they do.
Is my stuff worth money instead of donating it?
Sometimes, and it is worth thirty seconds to find out. A dead car, a garage of tools or mid-century teak can be worth real money. A sofa is usually worth nothing, no matter how good it looks. We will tell you which one you have got before you decide.

Other cities

Same guide, different metro.

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