9 organizations in and around Hamilton 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.
Two things are genuinely Hamilton-specific and both are verified on the operators' own sites. First, Drop 'n' Shop is run by Community Living Hamilton in partnership with the City, sited at the East Mountain Community Recycling Centre at 37 Kilbride Rd — so the good things and the rest go in one trip, and donation hours there run 8am–6pm, an hour either side of the store's own 9am–5pm. Second, if you have furniture, the picture narrows fast: the only at-the-door collection this check could confirm for Hamilton is St. Vincent de Paul's Parkdale store, whose own page states free pickup across upper and lower Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Aldershot, Burlington and Oakville. Habitat ReStore takes large building materials and furniture but does not describe a pickup service — it only publishes a pickup contact, so call before assuming. Everyone else verified here is drop-off only or silent on the question. Do not write that "most national chains refuse furniture" as a Hamilton fact: the chains whose refusal lists say that (Salvation Army, Talize, Diabetes Canada) are not all confirmed to operate here.
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 1 will come to you in Hamilton. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.
St. Vincent de Paul Society — Hamilton Parkdale Store — Free pickup is stated on their own store page, with the service area given as "Hamilton (upper/lower), Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Aldershot, Burlington and Oakville." Book by phone.
Furniture banks in Hamilton
They furnish homes for people leaving shelters, resettling, or starting over. They want good furniture and they are the most likely to collect it.
CollectionThere is an online form to schedule a donation pickup, but their page does not state whether donor pickup is free or which areas it covers. CRITICAL, and the researcher got this right: the $200–$400 figures on that page are DELIVERY charges paid by the families receiving furniture, not by donors. Do not let the page imply a donor fee. Confirm terms at furniture@safetynetservices.ca or 905-845-7233.
WhereNo public storefront. Hamilton is confirmed in their service area on their own page ("Mississauga, Hamilton add $50 for extra distance"), alongside Oakville, Halton and Mississauga. The researcher's charity BN number was not verified and has been removed.
Not a general public service. Works by Ontario Works / ODSP referral rather than public donation, and its $200–$400 charge is a delivery fee paid by the receiving family — not a donor pickup fee.
Won't takeNo list of refused items is published on their site. Call the store before bringing large or unusual items.
CollectionFree pickup is stated on their own store page, with the service area given as "Hamilton (upper/lower), Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Aldershot, Burlington and Oakville." Book by phone.
Where200 Parkdale Avenue North at Britannia, Hamilton, ON
TakesClothing and shoes, Household items, Books, Electronics, Small appliances, Furniture (small / under 50 lbs only)
Won't takeMattresses and boxsprings, Large furniture and heavy items over 50 lbs, Damaged furniture, Large appliances, Pianos, Swimming pools, Weapons, Food, Hazardous materials, Items that have been recalled or banned, or do not meet current safety standards
CollectionNo pickup service is described anywhere on their donation page — it describes taking donations to a Donation Centre, where "our Donation Attendant will be there to accept your donation."
WhereHamilton presence confirmed on their own About page, which names Hamilton among the regions they operate in. Their locator page states they operate "over 45 Donation Centres across Southern Ontario" but the interactive list does not render, so no Hamilton address could be read. Link to https://www.goodwillindustries.ca/donation-centre-locator/ and let readers search.
Won't takeFurniture, Mattresses, Large appliances, Baby car seats, cribs and strollers, Helmets, Paint, Propane tanks, Very dirty, wet or broken items
CollectionStated plainly on their own donation page: "Talize unfortunately doesn't offer home pick-ups." Drop off bagged items at the store's Donation Centre.
WhereTheir own locations page lists 15 stores (13 in Ontario, 2 in BC) and Hamilton is one of them, but the Hamilton address and donation hours did not render. Link to https://talize.com/locations/ rather than publishing an address.
TakesClothing & shoes, Backpacks & purses, Bed & bath, Housewares, Small appliances, Small furniture, Books & media, Games & toys, Electronics, Exercise & sporting goods
Won't takeNo list of refused items is published on the store page. Call ahead for anything large or unusual.
CollectionNo pickup service is described. Donations are handed in at the Community Donation Centre at the store, open Mon–Sat 9:00am–9:00pm and Sun 9:00am–7:00pm.
Where530 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton, ON L8V 1S9
Not a charity. 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.
TakesAppliances, Cabinetry, Sinks, New flooring / ceramic tile (minimum 80 sq. ft.), Tools, Furniture and décor merchandise, Windows and doors, Electrical items, Hardware, Housewares, HVAC, Lawn tools, Lighting, New lumber, Unopened paint, Plumbing, New siding, Six-litre toilets
Won't takeNo list of refused items is published on their site. Contact the ReStore before bringing anything large or unusual.
CollectionDOWNGRADED from the researcher's "conditional". Neither their donation page nor their ReStore page describes a pickup service, free or paid. What is on the page is a pickup contact: restorepickups@habitathamilton.ca and 905-560-6707 ext. 104. Email or call to ask whether they will collect and on what terms — do not promise readers a pickup.
WhereTwo ReStores, both addresses confirmed on their own site: 285 Nash Road North, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8H 7P4 and 1525 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P8. DO NOT PUBLISH HOURS: their own two pages contradict each other — the donation page says Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, the ReStore page says Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Tell readers to check the site or phone ahead.
CollectionDOWNGRADED from the researcher's "conditional". Their page says to email AccTech@mcmaster.ca "to arrange a pick-up or drop-off of items on campus" — that is campus collection, not a home pickup, and nothing on the page says they will come to a residential address. Email first.
WhereRun on McMaster's campus. The page states "McMaster-owned and personal technology is welcome," which is why this is included as open to the public — but it does not spell out a public drop-off point, so tell readers to email before travelling.
Not a general public service. University drop-off logistics rather than a residential donation service.
TakesNon-perishable food items, Lightly used and clean seasonal clothing and footwear, New socks and undergarments, Bedding and linens, Small appliances and electronics (less than 5 years old), Dishes and cookware, Toiletries and personal care items
Won't takeLarge furniture (unless pre-approved), Knives, scissors and razor blades, Used undergarments, Soiled clothing and linens, Used baby equipment, Sporting equipment, Used toys, Books, Leftover yard sale items
CollectionNo pickup service is described. Two rules matter before you load the car: there is a two-bag limit on clothing donations, and "Furniture donations must be pre-approved before drop-off" — arrange that first on the number below.
TakesClothing, shoes and accessories, Kitchenware, Books, DVDs and CDs, Cameras, Toys and games, Sporting goods
Won't takeLarge furniture, Major appliances, Mattresses, Computers and phones, VHS tapes, Propane tanks, Paint, Car seats and cribs, Helmets, Dirty or broken items
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned on their site. Drop-off only.
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.
Will any of them pick it up from my house in Hamilton?
1 of the 9 organizations on this page collect from your home: St. Vincent de Paul Society — Hamilton Parkdale Store. 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.