Donating in Saskatchewan

Where to donate used goods in Saskatoon

9 organizations in and around Saskatoon 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.

Saskatoon runs a genuinely useful municipal reuse programme, Curbside Swap. You place gently used unwanted items at the curb in front of your property with a "free" sign, and the rest of the city goes treasure hunting. The next city-wide swap is Saturday, September 12, 2026, and city-promoted events happen annually on the first Saturday in June and the second Saturday in September - but you can host a neighbourhood swap any time of year, and the City provides printable "free stuff" signs, rules and guidelines, and a listings page so people can find your street. Details at saskatoon.ca/services-residents/waste-recycling/community-programs/curbside-swap, or 306-975-2487. For a furniture-sized load where you need someone to come to you, the Habitat ReStore on Avenue D South is the one confirmed free curbside pickup on this list - everything else here is drop-off, or doorstep-only with a 40 lb bag limit and no furniture.

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 2 will come to you in Saskatoon. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.

  • Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes — Free home collection, but only when they have a scheduled run in your area — enter your postal code on their site to check. Items must be in sealed bags or boxes under 40 lb and left on the doorstep; loose items are not collected.
  • Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon — Free pick-up covering Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert, booked through the online form at https://habitatsaskatchewan.ca/restores/donate/pickup/. Items must already be gathered curbside, or in a garage, entranceway or common area, before the truck arrives. Photos are required to complete the request. Slots run Tuesday to Saturday with morning and afternoon options, and the form warns bookings are usually at least one week out, up to two weeks in peak summer. The request is not confirmed until the local ReStore reviews it. No phone number is given for pickup - the online form is the only route stated.

Thrift stores in Saskatoon

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

Value Village

Drop off only
TakesClothing and shoes, Backpacks and purses, Bed and bath, Books and media, Electronics, Exercise and sporting goods, Games and toys, Housewares, Small appliances, Small furniture
Won't takeLarge appliances, Automobile parts, Construction materials, Damaged furniture, Flammable and hazardous materials, Food, Infant products, Mattresses, Swimming pools, TVs and computer monitors, Weapons, Money
CollectionDrop-off only. The donation page describes bagging or boxing goods and bringing them to a Community Donation Centre during opening hours, and offers no collection service. It states plainly that leaving donations when the centre is closed is illegal, and that attendants may politely decline items.
WhereTwo Saskatoon stores, both confirmed on the company's own locator at https://stores.savers.com: 2115 Faithfull Ave, Saskatoon SK S7K 1T8, (306) 668-6161, where donations benefit Saskatchewan Community Living; and 302 Cope Lane, Saskatoon SK S7T 0G3, (306) 955-8702, where donations benefit Diabetes Canada. Both were shown as store and donation centre.
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.
Visit their site →(306) 668-6161

Clothing and textiles in Saskatoon

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

Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing, shoes, boots, accessories and bags, Curtains, bedding, bath items and sleeping bags, Books, Cookware, bakeware, cutlery, barware and tableware, Small appliances such as blenders, irons and hand mixers, Decorative accents, Cameras, cell phones, laptops and tablets, DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes, Toys, games and gaming consoles, Sporting goods
Won't takeAll furniture, Large appliances, Televisions and computer monitors, Exercise equipment, Beds and bedding parts, Infant products, Construction materials, Automobile parts, Flammable products, Hazardous materials, Marine vessels
CollectionFree home collection, but only when they have a scheduled run in your area — enter your postal code on their site to check. Items must be in sealed bags or boxes under 40 lb and left on the doorstep; loose items are not collected.
WhereSaskatoon presence confirmed by searching their own bin finder at https://declutterfordiabetes.ca/donation-bin, which returned five Saskatoon donation bins within about 2 km of the city centre, including sites on Duchess St, Campus Dr, Osler St and Cumberland Ave S. Bin locations change, so link the finder rather than any one bin. Separately, the Value Village donation door at 302 Cope Lane benefits Diabetes Canada, per the Savers locator.
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre - Clothing Depot

Not stated - ask them
TakesGently used clothing and shoes - they flag a particular need for men's, children's and youth clothing, New underwear, Body wipes in soft packaging, Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Deodorant, Shampoo and conditioner, Body wash, Small plastic bottles of lotion, Bar soap and facecloths, Boost and Ensure, Toilet paper, Dish soap, Laundry soap and fabric softener, Garbage bags and ziplock bags, Pet food, Large-sized diapers, baby wipes and tissue
CollectionPickup is not mentioned on the Clothing Depot page. Call 306-664-6565 before arranging anything large.
Where223 Avenue B South, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 1M3
Visit their site →306-664-6565

Building materials and renovation in Saskatoon

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

Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture and decor, household and outdoor, Most major appliances in working order (Saskatoon store specifically), Tools, hardware and light fixtures, Plumbing fixtures and accessories, including new toilets and new shower doors, Electrical fixtures and accessories, Shelving and bathroom vanities, Flooring - new tile, hardwood, vinyl and laminate; carpet with a 50 sq ft minimum, Siding and insulation, Lumber, minimum 4 feet, with no nails or screws, Doors and frames, Windows up to 6 ft x 6 ft, PVC frames only, Mouldings (no nails), plywood, MDF and drywall, Brick, block and decorative stone
Won't takeGas appliances (Saskatoon store specifically), Stone countertops (Saskatoon store specifically), Air conditioning units, furnaces, humidifiers, water heaters, Used toilets and jet tubs, Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Firearms, ammunition and explosives, Used drapes, blinds and carpet, Clothing, Damaged or stained furniture, Mattresses and hide-a-beds, Tires and automotive parts, Fuel containers and propane tanks, Chemicals and hazardous waste, Medical equipment, Halogen lights, Loose or unframed glass and mirrors, Wooden window frames
CollectionFree pick-up covering Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert, booked through the online form at https://habitatsaskatchewan.ca/restores/donate/pickup/. Items must already be gathered curbside, or in a garage, entranceway or common area, before the truck arrives. Photos are required to complete the request. Slots run Tuesday to Saturday with morning and afternoon options, and the form warns bookings are usually at least one week out, up to two weeks in peak summer. The request is not confirmed until the local ReStore reviews it. No phone number is given for pickup - the online form is the only route stated.
Where122 Avenue D S, Saskatoon SK, S7M 1P7
Visit their site →306-343-7763Tax receipt on some donations

Electronics in Saskatoon

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

Recycle My Electronics - Saskatchewan (EPRA)

Drop off only
TakesTelevisions and monitors - CRT, all-in-one, flat panel LCD, LED and plasma, Desktop and portable computers and tablets, Keyboards, mice and trackballs, Desktop printers, multi-function devices, scanners and photocopiers, External hard drives, optical drives and network storage, Home audio and video - VCRs, DVD and CD players, receivers, amplifiers, speakers, Personal and portable audio and video systems, E-readers, GPS devices, Video game consoles and controllers, Countertop microwave ovens
Won't takeBuilt-in and over-the-range microwave ovens, and microwave/range hood combinations
CollectionDrop-off programme only. Find an approved depot through https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/sk/where-can-i-recycle.
WhereThis is the provincial stewardship programme, not a charity, so treat it as the authoritative answer to 'can I recycle this specific device' rather than as a donation destination. The site publishes a full accepted-items list but names only built-in microwaves as an exclusion, so check the depot finder for anything unusual. No phone number is published on the Saskatchewan pages.
Not a charity. A regulated recycling programme, not a charity. Electronics are dismantled and recycled, not reused.
Visit their site →

SARCAN Recycling

Not stated - ask them
TakesBeverage containers carrying a Saskatchewan deposit, Computers and accessories - keyboards, mice, speakers, Printers, fax machines, photocopiers and multi-function devices, including floor-standing units, Display devices - televisions and monitors, Audio and video equipment, Cameras, Telephones and personal devices, Countertop microwave ovens, Household paint - can and spray, interior and exterior, latex, acrylic, oil-based alkyd and enamel, Household batteries under 5 kg, single-use and rechargeable, Flexible plastic packaging - chip bags, bread bags, wrappers, zipper-top pouches, Foam packaging - electronics packaging, egg cartons, food trays, Non-deposit glass - pickle and jam jars, sealers, oil bottles
Won't takeHousehold appliances other than microwaves - the electronics page states these are not part of the electronics recycling programme, Built-in and over-the-range microwave ovens
CollectionNo residential collection is described on their site.
WhereSARCAN states it operates 73 depots across 65 Saskatchewan communities, so link the depot finder at the top of sarcan.ca rather than naming a branch. One Saskatoon caveat worth spelling out: their own electronics page directs large volumes - more than 25 pieces per day - to a dedicated bulk site, Saskatoon Kochar, 3803 Kochar Ave, Saskatoon SK, (306) 975-0650. That number is the bulk line, not a general donation line, so do not present it as the way to reach SARCAN.
Not a charity. A recycling programme, not a charity. Material is recycled, not passed on to anyone who needs it.
Visit their site →

Shelters and community services in Saskatoon

They take specific things for specific people. Call before you load the car — a wasted trip costs them staff time.

YWCA Saskatoon

Not stated - ask them
TakesFor the Crisis Shelter: unscented shampoo and conditioner, unscented bar soap, toothbrushes, New pillows, sheets and towels, Pyjamas, Feminine hygiene products, Diapers, Kettle and cutlery, Children's items, For Hopeful Hearts transitional housing: pots, pans and cookie sheets, coffee makers and toasters, cutlery and kitchen utensils, Towels, pillows, cleaning supplies and storage containers, School supplies, Grocery gift cards
Won't takeUsed bedding or towels, Aerosol containers or hairspray, Kitchen knives and other sharp items, Men's items, Unsolicited food donations
CollectionNot stated. Call the in-kind donations line first and arrange drop-off with them.
WhereDo not publish or seek out a street address for this one. YWCA Saskatoon operates a crisis shelter, and the correct first step is a phone call: (306) 986-4379 for item and in-kind donations, (306) 986-2870 for cash donations, partnerships, or donations requiring a receipt.
Visit their site →(306) 986-4379

Specialist in Saskatoon

Organizations that take one category properly rather than everything badly.

EGADZ Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre

Not stated - ask them
TakesYouth- and teen-appropriate clothing such as jeans, t-shirts and hoodies, Winter jackets, ski-pants, gloves, mitts and headbands, Baby and toddler clothing, strollers, new car seats, Baby formula and bottles, unused and unopened, Quilts, duvets, sheets, pillows, towels and sleeping bags, School supplies - pens, pencils, erasers, pencil cases, looseleaf, calculators, geometry sets, rulers, Toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, disposable razors, Beads and beading supplies, Youth- and child-appropriate DVD movies, Fresh, canned and frozen fruit and vegetables; fresh bread and buns; dried goods such as pasta and rice, Chickens, turkeys and ground beef, labelled and dated
CollectionNot stated on the donation page. Call before bringing anything bulky.
Where485 - 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5
Visit their site →306-931-6644

Saskatoon SPCA

Not stated - ask them
TakesCanned wet dog and cat food, Non-stuffed blankets, Large Kong or stuffable dog toys, Small cat beds and crate pads, Dentastix, bully sticks and collagen chews, Dish detergent, Office supplies, Gift cards, Large bath towels, Tough dog toys, Cat toys
Won't takePillows or blankets with stuffing, Hand towels, Used large dog beds, Used cat trees and scratch poles, Food and water bowls, Medication or medical supplies, Litter boxes, Large dog crates, Rawhide chews, Used leashes and collars, Pet jackets, boots and clothing
CollectionNot stated. Items are dropped off at the shelter.
Where2250 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK
Visit their site →(306) 374-7387

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 Saskatoon

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Saskatoon?
2 of the 9 organizations on this page collect from your home: Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon. 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.

Other cities

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