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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Montréal

8 organizations in and around Montréal 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.

  • 4 of 8 will not take mattresses and box springsEntraide diabétique du Québec, Le Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective
  • 3 of 8 will not take upholstered furnitureLe Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective
  • 3 of 8 will not take large appliancesLe Support (Société québécoise de la déficience intellectuelle), Renaissance, Welcome Collective
  • 3 of 8 will not take anything damaged or stainedEntraide diabétique du Québec, Fondation La Collecte, Renaissance
  • 2 of 8 will not take hazardous materialFondation La Collecte, Renaissance

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.

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8 places in Montréal that take clothes

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 →

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