Donating in Quebec

Where to donate used goods in Montréal

10 organizations in and around Montréal 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 worth knowing before you load the car. First, almost every large Montréal collector refuses furniture. Renaissance, Le Support and Entraide diabétique du Québec all say no to sofas, beds and mattresses. For large items the realistic options are Welcome Collective (paid collection, from $50, and the only one that will take a fridge or a stove), L'Entraide Les Ami(e)s de Montréal, Le Chaînon's furniture form, or a city écocentre. Second, the city's écocentres are the fallback for the awkward things the charities turn away: they accept goods in good condition for reuse — antiques, garden items, sports equipment, musical instruments (but not large ones like pianos or organs), toys and games, books, DVDs, records and CDs, furniture and decorative items, hand tools, small electrical appliances, clothing and household linen — and route them to the operator that runs Montréal's reuse centres. Find your nearest one at montreal.ca/sujets/ecocentres. Service is French-first at most of these organizations; Renaissance, Welcome Collective, Insertech and Le Support publish full English versions of their sites.

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 Montréal. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.

  • Entraide diabétique du Québec — Free home collection, in their own words: "Nous collectons vos vêtements et articles usagés tout à fait gratuitement" and "Nul besoin de vous déplacer! Nous venons à vous gratuitement." You register through the form on their site, they call you back to agree a date, and on the day you leave the bags at the agreed spot marked with a paper bearing the letter "D" for "Diabète." No time is given in advance — the driver sets it that day. The Mirabel office covers part of Montréal, Laval, the Rive-Nord, part of the Montérégie and the Laurentides: 450 530-7800 or 1 866 313-7800.
  • Insertech — Free pickup is for businesses only: partner companies, or donations of at least 15 computers with an Intel i5 8th-generation processor or better. Everyone else drops off at the back door, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Wednesdays, no appointment needed.
  • L'Entraide Les Ami(e)s de Montréal — They collect furniture and accessories in good condition from homes across Greater Montréal, Laval and the South Shore: "Nous ramassons seulement des meubles et accessoires en bon état." No fee is stated on their site and they do not publish a list of what they turn away, so confirm both when you call. (514) 846-9222 or (514) 507-3200, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed weekends.
  • Le Chaînon — Furniture is handled separately: you fill in the furniture donation form on their site and, in their words, "a responsible person will communicate with you" to arrange the details. No terms or fee are published, so ask when they call. General donations go to the stores during opening hours; phone 514-843-4354 to arrange a large drop-off.
  • Le Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle) — They do run a home pickup service — their site describes arranging a time and coming to your home to collect what you have to give, booked through an online application. No fee is stated on the pages that loaded, and the booking page itself did not load when checked, so confirm terms and any cost when you book. Call 514 725-9797, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., to check whether a specific item is accepted.
  • Welcome Collective — One of the few Montréal charities that will come for a sofa or a fridge. Their own wording: "Our collection rates begin at $50, and include a sliding scale option." They cover the island of Montréal, the South Shore and Laval; pickups run Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop-off is also possible at their Ahuntsic warehouse near métro Sauvé, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Furniture banks in Montréal

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

L'Entraide Les Ami(e)s de Montréal

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesFurniture in good condition, Household appliances, Home accessories in good condition
CollectionThey collect furniture and accessories in good condition from homes across Greater Montréal, Laval and the South Shore: "Nous ramassons seulement des meubles et accessoires en bon état." No fee is stated on their site and they do not publish a list of what they turn away, so confirm both when you call. (514) 846-9222 or (514) 507-3200, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed weekends.
Where3723 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P8
Visit their site →(514) 846-9222

Welcome Collective

TakesFridges and stoves, Microwaves, Tables and chairs, Mattresses (not king size), Cribs and baby items, Sofas under 200 cm, Bedding, Kitchenware, Small electronics, Winter clothing, Baby clothing (0-3 years), Toys and school supplies
Won't takeWashers and dryers, King mattresses, Most bed frames, Sofas over 200 cm, Reclining chairs and futons, Bookshelves and large desks, Glass-top tables, Mirrors, Decorative items, Regular clothing, other than winter wear and baby clothes 0-3, Food
CollectionOne of the few Montréal charities that will come for a sofa or a fridge. Their own wording: "Our collection rates begin at $50, and include a sliding scale option." They cover the island of Montréal, the South Shore and Laval; pickups run Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop-off is also possible at their Ahuntsic warehouse near métro Sauvé, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WhereOne warehouse in Ahuntsic, near métro Sauvé. They do not publish the street address on their site — you get it when you book.
Visit their site →Tax receipt on some donations

Thrift stores in Montréal

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

Renaissance

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, shoes, caps, hats, scarves and shawls, Handbags, glasses, new cosmetics, jewellery, belts, Games, toys, bath rings and seats in good condition, Kitchen articles, lamps, frames, curtains, fabric, bedding, Plants, gardening tools, tools, Medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs), Small appliances (toasters, kettles, irons), Televisions, DVD players, VCRs, cameras, air conditioners, Sporting gear, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, bicycles, Used batteries
Won't takeLarge upholstered or non-upholstered furniture (armchairs, couches, chairs, shelves, beds, desks), Large appliances, Mattresses, Pianos and pool tables, Car seats, highchairs, playpens, strollers, Breast pumps, CPAP machines, syringes, medication, Fuels, cleaning products, paint, weapons, Damaged clothes, Tires and car batteries, Building materials, doors, toilets, Mirrors, fabric scraps, food, company-logoed merchandise, Photocopiers
CollectionCall before counting on it. Two Renaissance pages state plainly that there is no home collection: the donation page says "Please note that we do not offer home pick-ups" and the FAQ says "Renaissance ne peut pas offrir de service de collecte de dons à domicile." A third page (their donation-centres directory) points to a home-collection sign-up at collecteadomicile.renaissancequebec.ca, but that subdomain returned no readable content when checked, so the service could not be confirmed. Treat drop-off as the reliable option.
WhereA large network of donation centres and thrift stores across Quebec, listed by region on their own site with a map at https://renaissancequebec.ca/en/map. No total count is published on the pages read — use their map rather than a fixed list.
Visit their site →514-276-3626Tax receipt on some donations

Village des Valeurs

Not stated - ask them
TakesUsed clothing, Used household items
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned anywhere on their Montréal pages — plan to bring donations to a donation centre yourself. Not every location takes donations, so check the store page first.
WhereTwo Montréal locations are confirmed on their own site as taking donations: 4912 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, H4P 1W9 (514 739-1962) and 2033 boul. Pie-IX, H1V 2C9 (514 528-8604). The Station du Parc boutique does not accept donations. Use their location pages to check others.
Visit their site →(514) 739-1962

Clothing and textiles in Montréal

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

Entraide diabétique du Québec

Will collect, free
TakesClothing, clean and free of tears, Shoes, Handbags, Jewellery, Kitchenware, Small decorative items, lamps, mirrors and frames, Electronics in working order, Board games and toys, Suitcases, Bedding, Small to medium rugs
Won't takeAppliances, Furniture, Mattresses, Books, Computers, Televisions, Car seats, Weapons and explosive materials, Food, Tires, Carpeting, Damaged or stained clothing
CollectionFree home collection, in their own words: "Nous collectons vos vêtements et articles usagés tout à fait gratuitement" and "Nul besoin de vous déplacer! Nous venons à vous gratuitement." You register through the form on their site, they call you back to agree a date, and on the day you leave the bags at the agreed spot marked with a paper bearing the letter "D" for "Diabète." No time is given in advance — the driver sets it that day. The Mirabel office covers part of Montréal, Laval, the Rive-Nord, part of the Montérégie and the Laurentides: 450 530-7800 or 1 866 313-7800.
WhereThree regional offices covering southern Quebec (Québec City, Trois-Rivières, Mirabel). The Mirabel office is the one that serves the Montréal area.
Visit their site →450 530-7800

Le Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing and textiles in good condition, Dishware and kitchen items, Small electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, Alarm clocks, sound systems, cameras, lamps, fans, Computers, Sporting goods, CDs, DVDs, records, cassettes, Board games, puzzles, dolls and stuffed toys
Won't takeBeds and mattresses, Sofas and armchairs, Ovens (microwave ovens are accepted), Refrigerators and dishwashers, Washing machines and dryers, Books and magazines
CollectionThey do run a home pickup service — their site describes arranging a time and coming to your home to collect what you have to give, booked through an online application. No fee is stated on the pages that loaded, and the booking page itself did not load when checked, so confirm terms and any cost when you book. Call 514 725-9797, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., to check whether a specific item is accepted.
WhereTheir site states more than 200 donation bins in the Montréal area, findable with the bin locator on lesupport.ca. They also run two "Les Trouvailles du Support" thrift stores, in Verdun and in Longueuil.
Visit their site →514 725-9797

Fondation La Collecte

Not stated - ask them
TakesClean, reusable children's and adult clothing, Footwear, Handbags, Jewellery, Books, Bedding, Kitchenware, Sporting goods, Small household items
Won't takeBroken or soiled items, Tires and auto parts, Heavy appliances, Hazardous waste, Organic waste, Plumbing and electrical items
CollectionNo pickup service is advertised. Their site only says "We know it's not always possible to travel to a drop-off location. Contact us to see how we can help" — so whether they will come to you, and on what terms, is decided case by case. Phone (514) 845-7920 ext. 222 or email info@lacollecte.ca to ask.
WhereTheir site states more than 100 donation bins across the Greater Montréal area, with an interactive map on fondationlacollecte.ca to find the nearest. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal.
Visit their site →(514) 845-7920

Building materials and renovation in Montréal

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

RÉCO (Architecture Sans Frontières Québec)

Drop off only
TakesDoors at least 29 in. wide and 79 in. tall, Working light fixtures, Hardware, Unpainted woodwork and baseboards, Hardwood flooring, Ceramic tile, minimum 40 sq ft, Recent tools, Toilets and showers, Lumber and general construction materials
Won't takeDamaged or incomplete items, Melamine, Frameless glass and mirrors, Windows (with exceptions), Furniture (with exceptions), Door frames, Plumbing, Metals and cast iron radiators, Electronics, Appliances, Currently also refused: sinks, bathtubs and painted mouldings
CollectionNo collection at present. Their own wording: "Apportez-nous vos articles à notre boutique. Nous n'offrons pas la collecte de don pour le moment." You submit photos and details through their online form first and they validate the donation before you bring it in.
Where9399 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2N 1P6
Visit their site →514 725-9990Tax receipt on some donations

Electronics in Montréal

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

Insertech

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesDesktop computers and laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Monitors and screens, Computer peripherals
Won't takeNothing is listed as refused outright — equipment they cannot refurbish is recycled locally instead
CollectionFree pickup is for businesses only: partner companies, or donations of at least 15 computers with an Intel i5 8th-generation processor or better. Everyone else drops off at the back door, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Wednesdays, no appointment needed.
Where4820 rue Molson, Montréal, QC H1Y 3J8
Visit their site →514 596-2842

Specialist in Montréal

Organizations that take one category properly rather than everything badly.

Le Chaînon

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing, Shoes, Accessories (bags, jewellery, belts), Toys, Kitchen items, Small electronics, Bedding, Books, DVDs and vinyl records, Sports equipment, Furniture, by prior arrangement through their online form
Won't takeAnything not in very good condition — their stated rule is that goods given to the store must be in very good condition and have resale value
CollectionFurniture is handled separately: you fill in the furniture donation form on their site and, in their words, "a responsible person will communicate with you" to arrange the details. No terms or fee are published, so ask when they call. General donations go to the stores during opening hours; phone 514-843-4354 to arrange a large drop-off.
WhereTwo solidarity thrift stores on boulevard Saint-Laurent — Magasin Plateau (514-544-0888) and Magasin Villeray (514-843-4354) — with addresses and hours on their store page. Store revenue funds their services to women in difficulty. Their residence is a confidential location: donations go to the stores only.
Visit their site →514-843-4354

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 Montréal

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Montréal?
6 of the 10 organizations on this page collect from your home: Entraide diabétique du Québec, Insertech, L'Entraide Les Ami(e)s de Montréal, Le Chaînon, Le Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Welcome Collective. 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.

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