appliances · Nova Scotia

Where to donate appliances in Halifax

5 organizations in and around Halifax that take donated appliances — 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.

Two things decide what happens when you turn up with an appliance: whether it still runs, and whether it has a sealed refrigerant system — and if it is a fridge, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier or heat pump that no longer runs, you are not selling it, you are paying to be rid of it.

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.

  • A working washer, dryer, dishwasher or range under about ten years oldFind the model and serial plate before you call anyone. On a washer it is usually under the lid or on the back; on a range, inside the storage drawer or along the door frame. Age is the first question you will be asked, and a guess will not do.
  • Dead appliances with no refrigerant — washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, range hoodsYour routes are municipal collection, a metal recycler, or a scrap hauler. Call three, ask each whether they charge a trip fee or pay anything for the metal, and get the answer in writing before anything moves.

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.

  • 3 of 5 will not take hazardous materialHabitat for Humanity Nova Scotia ReStore, Salvation Army Thrift Store, Value Village Community Donation Centre
  • 2 of 5 will not take mattresses and box springsSalvation Army Thrift Store, Value Village Community Donation Centre
  • 2 of 5 will not take car seats and cribsSalvation Army Thrift Store, Value Village Community Donation Centre
  • 2 of 5 will not take anything damaged or stainedParker Street Food and Furniture Bank, Value Village Community Donation Centre

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.

  • A dead fridge or freezer
  • Any home appliance ten years old or more, as a donation
  • Window and portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers
  • Anything with mould in it
  • A single orphan appliance from a broken-up set
  • The copper and the compressor, to you
Refrigerant must be recovered before an appliance is scrapped, crushed or buried — and the rule that applies to your house is provincial, not federal Canada-wide, set province by province

The Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2022 reach only systems owned by the Crown, systems owned by a federal work or undertaking such as a railway, port authority, airport, telecommunications company or bank, and systems located on federal or Indigenous lands. An ordinary household is governed by its province's regulation instead. Do not rely on anything written for the United States: their rules, certification and disposal requirements are different.

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No dismantling, recycling, incinerating or landfilling until a certified person has attached a no-refrigerant notice Ontario

O. Reg. 463/10, s. 41(1). The notice required by s. 32 must carry the date, the person's name, their certificate number and expiry, their employer, and a statement that the unit no longer contains refrigerant; only a person certified under s. 34 may make that determination, and a copy must be kept for two years. "Refrigeration equipment" is defined to include air-conditioning, heat pump, refrigeration and freezer units. Note carefully what the section does not say: the duty is on whoever dismantles or buries the appliance, not on you for placing it at the curb. That is why Toronto will collect your fridge while a scrapyard may turn it away untagged.

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5 places in Halifax that take appliances

EPRA Nova Scotia (Recycle My Electronics)

Drop off only
TakesDesktop and portable computers, computer peripherals, external storage drives and modems, scanners, Desktop printers and multi-function devices, Display devices, Home audio/video systems, personal/portable audio/video systems, home-theatre-in-a-box systems, Aftermarket vehicle audio/video systems and aftermarket/portable GPS, Electronic readers and video game devices, Corded and cordless telephones, answering machines, cellular phones, smartphones, PDAs and pagers, Countertop cooking appliances and microwave ovens, Personal care appliances, garment care appliances, floor or carpet care appliances, Air-treatment appliances, Devices for measuring time and weight scales
Won't takeAir conditioners, Dehumidifiers
CollectionResidents drop off at a collection site or participating retail partner. The "Book My Pick Up" link on their site sits under their Business section, not residential. I could NOT confirm on their site that residential drop-off is free of charge — do not print a fee claim either way.
WhereMany approved drop-off locations across Nova Scotia — link to the "Where Can I Recycle?" locator at recyclemyelectronics.ca/ns/where-can-i-recycle/ rather than naming sites. They describe themselves as "an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada."
A regulated recycling program, not a charity. Electronics are dismantled and recycled, not reused.
Visit their site →

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia ReStore

Will collect, free
TakesAppliances in working condition, Portable air conditioners and window units, Bathroom fixtures — sinks, toilets, shower heads, Building supplies — lumber, insulation, roofing materials, siding, Cooktops, ranges and ovens, Electrical supplies — wires, outlets, switches, fixtures, Fans, New flooring — tiles, hardwood, laminate, carpet rolls (clean, undamaged, unused), Furniture, new and gently used — sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, Interior and exterior doors, Hardware — doorknobs, hinges, locks, handles, Home décor — wall art, vases, decorative accessories, Kitchens — full kitchens, cabinets, countertops, sinks, Lighting — light fixtures, lamps and bulbs, New nails, screws and fasteners in manufacturer's packaging, Unopened cans of paint, Televisions in working order, with remote controls, Toilets, Hand tools, power tools and toolboxes, Tubs, Plumbing — pipes, fittings, faucets, Windows, new or gently used
Won't takeBlinds, Building refuse, Cabinet doors, Flat panel doors, Garage doors, Knick-knacks, Media (books, CDs, records, DVDs, VHS tapes), Mixed hardware, New flooring with less than 4 boxes, Office furniture, Opened cans of paint, Pianos/organs, Playground equipment, Pools, Used carpeting, Used clothing, Used flooring, Used shower and tub doors, Watercoolers, Dangerous or hazardous materials
CollectionVerified on their donation page: "drop off your items at our store during business hours or schedule a free donation pickup for larger items." To book, fill in the ReStore Dartmouth pickup form or email donate@habitatns.ca with a description, photos and your contact information. They also remove full kitchens: "we will remove them free of charge and give you a tax receipt." No geographic boundary for pickups is published, so confirm on the donation line.
WhereTwo ReStores in Nova Scotia. The Halifax-area one is ReStore Dartmouth, 81 Wright Avenue, Unit H, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H4 (the other is in New Glasgow, well outside the metro). Store hours Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, closed Sundays. Donation hours 10:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Saturday. Store phone (902) 405-3755; donation line (902) 403-1381.
Visit their site →(902) 403-1381

Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesBedroom — single/double/queen mattresses and box springs, bedding, dressers, night tables, Living room — couches, love seats, arm chairs, end tables, coffee tables, shelves, TV stands, lamps, TVs, Kitchen — kitchen tables, kitchen chairs, microwaves/toasters, pots and pans, dishes, Clothing
Won't takeSoiled, torn or broken items — "donated items are subject to final inspection by drivers and items that are soiled, torn or broken may not be taken", Items from homes that are not smoke-free and pet-free — "all donated items must be from a smoke-free and pet-free home"
CollectionThey do collect: their donation form asks for a "Furniture Pick-Up Location" street address and states that items are "subject to final inspection by drivers." You must upload clear photos of every item or the form will not submit. Their site does not say whether the pickup is free or whether there is a service-area limit — ask when you call 902-425-2125.
Where2415 Maynard Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3V2
Visit their site →902-425-2125

Salvation Army Thrift Store

Drop off only
TakesClothing & linens, Footwear, Accessories, Housewares & small appliances, Computers & electronics, Books & media, Toys, Antiques & collectibles, Valuables
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses & boxsprings, Large appliances, Construction materials, Automobile parts & tires, Infant equipment (car seats, cribs, strollers), Paint & flammable/hazardous materials (e.g. torches, propane tanks), Pianos
CollectionStated verbatim on their donation page: "Please note: We are unable to offer donation pick-up services." Everything must be brought to a Thrift Store or Donor Welcome Centre.
Where190 locations Canada-wide. Five are in the Halifax area, all confirmed on their own store finder at thriftstore.ca/locations: Strawberry Hill Thrift Store, 3667 Strawberry Hill Street, Halifax B3K 5A8; Lake City Thrift Store, 125 Main Street, Dartmouth B2X 1R6; Cole Harbour Thrift Store, 971 Cole Harbour Rd, Dartmouth B2V 1E8; Bedford Commons Thrift Store, Suite 101 – 205 Damascus Road, Bedford B4A 0C2; and the Halifax Donor Welcome Centre, Unit 9 – 65 John Savage Ave, Dartmouth B3B 2C9. Check current hours per store on the finder.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378

Value Village Community Donation Centre

Drop off only
TakesBackpacks & purses, Bed & bath, Books & media, Clothing & shoes, Electronics, Exercise & sporting goods, Games & toys, Housewares, Small appliances, Small furniture
Won't takeAppliances (large), Automobile parts, Construction materials, Damaged furniture, Flammable & hazardous materials, Food, Infant products, Mattresses, Swimming pools, TV & computer monitors, Weapons, Money
CollectionTheir donation page describes drop-off at a Community Donation Centre only and offers no home collection. Their own warnings: "Please donate when the centre is open. Leaving donations when the centre is closed is illegal," and attendants "may politely decline items we are unable to accept on behalf of local nonprofits." They suggest donating mornings or weekdays to avoid lines, and bagging or boxing donations.
WhereTwo Community Donation Centres in the Halifax area — Halifax (Bayers Lake) and Bedford (Bedford Commons). Those two are named on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax's own donation page. Value Village's store finder would not render, so I could not confirm street addresses, phone numbers or hours: link readers to the finder at valuevillage.ca rather than printing an address.
A for-profit retailer, not a charity. It pays a nonprofit partner for donated goods — the partner differs by store, so ask at the door if that matters to you.
Visit their site →

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