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Where to donate appliances in Saskatoon

7 organizations in and around Saskatoon 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 7 will not take hazardous materialDiabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon, Value Village
  • 2 of 7 will not take mattresses and box springsHabitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon, Value Village
  • 2 of 7 will not take large appliancesDiabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Value Village
  • 2 of 7 will not take car seats and cribsDiabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Value Village
  • 2 of 7 will not take anything damaged or stainedHabitat for Humanity Saskatchewan ReStore - Saskatoon, Value Village

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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7 places in Saskatoon that take appliances

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

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 →306-343-7763

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 program only. Find an approved depot through https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/sk/where-can-i-recycle.
WhereThis is the provincial stewardship program, 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.
A regulated recycling program, 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 program, 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.
A recycling program, not a charity. Material is recycled, not passed on to anyone who needs it.
Visit their site →

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

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.
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

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

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