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Where to donate appliances in Montréal

4 organizations in and around Montréal 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 4 will not take upholstered furnitureLe Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective
  • 3 of 4 will not take mattresses and box springsLe Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective
  • 3 of 4 will not take large appliancesLe Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective

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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4 places in Montréal that take appliances

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

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

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 →514-276-3626

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.
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Not sure what you have got?

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