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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Edmonton

7 organizations in and around Edmonton 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.

2 of 7 will not take upholstered furnitureEdmonton Emergency Response and Newcomer Services (EERNS), Find Edmonton
2 of 7 will not take mattresses and box springsBissell Thrift Shop (Bissell Centre), Find Edmonton
2 of 7 will not take large appliancesBissell Thrift Shop (Bissell Centre), Find Edmonton
2 of 7 will not take hazardous materialBissell Thrift Shop (Bissell Centre), Find Edmonton
2 of 7 will not take car seats and cribsBissell Thrift Shop (Bissell Centre), Goodwill Industries of Alberta

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.

Read the rule →

7 places in Edmonton that take clothes

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) 471-6644

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

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) 700-8218

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

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

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

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