Donating in Ontario

Where to donate used goods in Toronto

13 organizations in and around Toronto 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.

The most useful thing to tell a Toronto reader is which routes actually get a large item out of the house, because the popular assumption is wrong. The Salvation Army — the charity most Torontonians still picture sending a truck — states outright on its own site that it cannot offer pick-up services and does not accept furniture at all. Talize, Value Village and Dress for Success also confirm no home pickup. In the GTA the verified ways to move furniture are: Habitat ReStore (free curbside, or paid in-home from $150), Furniture Bank (paid full-service in-home from $150, and the fee funds the charity), Royal Furniture Bank (genuinely free pickup, but Peel Region only — Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon), and Diabetes Canada (free pickup, but clothing and small household items only, in sealed bags under 40 lbs). Second point worth making: Value Village is a for-profit retailer that pays a nonprofit partner for your goods, and the partner differs store to store — at the Queen St E centre it is the Kidney Foundation of Canada. That is not a reason to avoid it, but readers assuming they are donating to a charity should know.

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 7 will come to you in Toronto. 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.
  • Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) — Pickup is offered for larger quantities but is NOT free — charges depend on location, number of items and services required. They say costs are sometimes waived during promotions. Call before assuming a free collection.
  • Furniture Bank — Full-service in-home pickup, charged as a volume-based fee starting at $150. The fee funds the charity. A free drop-off option at their warehouse also exists, by scheduled appointment.
  • Habitat for Humanity GTA ReStore — Curbside pickup is free. In-home pickup is a paid service, priced on their donate page as $150 for 3 items or less, $300 for 4-7 items, and $450 for more than 8. Book through the online donation pick-up request form.
  • New Circles Community Services (GLOW clothing bank) — "Pick-up service is not typically available, except by prior arrangement for large drives." Otherwise drop off at the loading dock. No appointment needed within the drop-off hours.
  • Royal Furniture Bank — Free pickup from your home, booked through their online form. Verified on their own schedule-pickup page: "We'll come to you. Schedule a free pickup from your home." Note their homepage separately describes a $300 delivery fee — that fee is charged to the FAMILIES RECEIVING furniture, not to donors. Do not present the $300 as a donor cost.
  • reBOOT Canada — Pickup is for organizations donating 20 or more items only, and fees may apply. Individuals drop off. Back up your data first — devices are sanitized.

Furniture banks in Toronto

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

Furniture Bank

TakesSofas and armchairs, Dining tables, Beds and mattresses, Dressers, Floor and table lamps, Rugs and artwork, Working TVs, Microwaves and small appliances
Won't takeAnything showing signs of bed bugs, pest infestation, mould, bodily fluids or deep stains, Large appliances such as stoves and refrigerators, Clothing, Construction materials
CollectionFull-service in-home pickup, charged as a volume-based fee starting at $150. The fee funds the charity. A free drop-off option at their warehouse also exists, by scheduled appointment.
WhereRegistered charity #87253 1843 RR0001. The warehouse street address is not published on the donation pages — it is confirmed to you when you book a pickup or drop-off slot on their site.
Visit their site →416-934-1229Tax receipt available

Royal Furniture Bank

Will collect, free
TakesBeds, bed frames and mattresses in good condition, Sofas and armchairs, Dining tables and chairs, Dressers and storage units, Kitchen items, Electronics, Lamps, mirrors, Shelving and bookcases
Won't takeItems with pest damage or mould, Structurally damaged furniture, Heavily stained upholstery, Large appliances — refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, Clothing, Books, Car seats, Entertainment centres, Buffet cabinets
CollectionFree pickup from your home, booked through their online form. Verified on their own schedule-pickup page: "We'll come to you. Schedule a free pickup from your home." Note their homepage separately describes a $300 delivery fee — that fee is charged to the FAMILIES RECEIVING furniture, not to donors. Do not present the $300 as a donor cost.
Where5004 Timberlea Blvd, Unit 20-22, Mississauga, ON
Visit their site →+1 647-368-6949

Thrift stores in Toronto

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

Talize

Drop off only
TakesClothing, Fashion accessories, Shoes, Linens, Books, Toys, Housewares
Won't takeFurniture, Mattresses, Large appliances, Baby car seats, cribs, strollers, Helmets, Anything requiring fuel, Paint and hazardous materials, Large or heavy items
CollectionThey state: "Talize unfortunately doesn't offer home pick-ups." Every store has a donation centre.
Where15 stores listed on their donate page; the GTA-area ones named are Brampton, Mississauga and Whitby. Donations support charity partners including Cornerstone to Recovery and SickKids.
Visit their site →

The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations

Drop off only
TakesClothing and footwear, Bedding and linens, Accessories, Housewares and small appliances, Computers and electronics, Books and media, Toys, Antiques and collectibles
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances, Construction materials, Automobile parts and tires, Infant equipment, Paint, flammable and hazardous materials, Pianos
CollectionThey state plainly: "We are unable to offer donation pick-up services." Drop off at a store instead. This is the single most common misconception about them and is worth stating loudly on the page.
WhereThey state over 120 locations across Canada. Use their own finder at https://thriftstore.ca/locations rather than listing GTA branches. Tax receipts are issued only for valuables with a fair market value over $500.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378Tax receipt on some donations

Value Village (Savers Value Village)

Drop off only
TakesClothing and shoes, Backpacks and purses, Bed and bath items, Housewares, Small appliances, Small furniture, Electronics, Books and media, Games and toys, Exercise and sporting goods
CollectionNo home pickup is offered. Drop off at a Community Donation Centre. Donors get 20% off their next purchase under their Declutter Responsibly program.
WhereIMPORTANT FRAMING: this is a for-profit retailer that PAYS a nonprofit partner for donated goods — it is not itself a charity, and the partner differs by store. One confirmed example is the Queen St E Community Donation Centre at 924 Queen St E, Toronto ON M4M 1J5, phone (647) 255-7794, whose partner is the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Do not generalise that partner to other stores. Send readers to valuevillage.ca to find their nearest 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 →

Clothing and textiles in Toronto

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
TakesGently used clothing, Household items
Won't takeLoose items — anything not in a sealed bag or box will not be collected, Bags or boxes weighing 40 lbs or more, Items left on the ground outside a donation bin
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.
WhereNo storefront — a home pickup service plus a network of clothing donation bins. Bin finder at declutterfordiabetes.ca/dropbox.
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

New Circles Community Services (GLOW clothing bank)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesVery good quality, clean, gently used clothing that is current in style, Seasonally appropriate clothing and shoes for the whole family, New socks and undergarments
Won't takeSoiled, torn or damaged items, Used undergarments and socks, Sports equipment, Toys, Household items, Linens and bedding, Furniture, Electronics, Books
Collection"Pick-up service is not typically available, except by prior arrangement for large drives." Otherwise drop off at the loading dock. No appointment needed within the drop-off hours.
Where44 Mobile Drive, Toronto, ON M4A 2P2
Visit their site →416-422-2591

Dress for Success Toronto

Drop off only
TakesBlazers, Cardigans, Tops — shirts, blouses, sweaters, Pants and trousers, Dresses, Shoes
Won't takeMen's or children's clothing, Sleepwear, Used undergarments, hosiery or swimwear, Opened toiletries or cosmetics, Household items, Clothing in need of repair or stained
Collection"Unfortunately, as a small organization, we do not have the resources to offer pick-up services." Donations are taken 1:00-2:00pm Thursdays, by appointment only.
Where5150 Yonge Street, Unit C29, Toronto, ON M2N 6L8
Visit their site →416-901-6022

Building materials and renovation in Toronto

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

Habitat for Humanity GTA ReStore

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesFurniture, Home décor, Appliances, Kitchen cabinets, Bathroom fixtures, Lighting, Flooring, Windows, Doors, Tools, Building materials, Manufacturer overstock, Salvageable household goods
Won't takeDamaged or water-damaged goods, Used clothing, Books, Mattresses and box springs, Baby items with restraints, Corded window coverings, Hazardous waste, Recalled products, Granite countertops, Used toilets, Large furniture over 5 feet, Frameless mirrors, Home gym equipment, Medical devices
CollectionCurbside pickup is free. In-home pickup is a paid service, priced on their donate page as $150 for 3 items or less, $300 for 4-7 items, and $450 for more than 8. Book through the online donation pick-up request form.
WhereNine ReStores listed on their own store locator (Brampton, East York, Etobicoke, Finch West, Markham, Newmarket, North York, Oshawa, Scarborough). Confirm hours and addresses at https://habitatrestore.ca/pages/store-locator — the locator loads dynamically and individual store details could not be read.
Visit their site →Tax receipt available

Electronics in Toronto

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

Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)

TakesComputers, Laptops, TVs, A wide range of other electronic equipment
CollectionPickup is offered for larger quantities but is NOT free — charges depend on location, number of items and services required. They say costs are sometimes waived during promotions. Call before assuming a free collection.
Where#15 489 Brimley Rd, Toronto, ON M1J 1A3
Visit their site →416-477-0664

reBOOT Canada

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesComputers — laptops, desktops, servers, Peripherals — hard drives, RAM, keyboards, mice, speakers, LED and LCD monitors, Network equipment — routers, modems, Functioning, unlocked phones and tablets
Won't takeCRT monitors and CRT televisions, Medical devices, Personal care devices, Appliances, Automotive parts, Furniture
CollectionPickup is for organizations donating 20 or more items only, and fees may apply. Individuals drop off. Back up your data first — devices are sanitized.
WhereRegistered charity refurbishing equipment for non-profits. Drop-off windows are narrow and must be published: Toronto office Wednesdays 10:30am-2:30pm (donations of 20 items or fewer); Brampton depot weekdays 9:30am-4pm (for larger volumes). Street addresses are not on the donate page — link to their site rather than printing an address.
Not a general public service. Pickup is for organizational donations of roughly 20 items or more, not household drop-offs.
Visit their site →416-534-6017Tax receipt available

Books and media in Toronto

Books, records and games, which most general thrift stores take only in small quantities.

The Children's Book Bank

Drop off only
TakesBooks for children ages 0 to 18, gently used or new, Books printed since 2000, Board and baby books, Preschool books, Non-fiction, Popular series, Graphic novels
Won't takeTextbooks, encyclopedias and workbooks, Damaged books, Ex-library books, Self-published books, Books with water damage, yellowing or tears
CollectionNo pickup. Donations are accepted ONLY on specific scheduled drop-off dates at two warehouses, and they explicitly ask that you not bring book donations to their storefront at 585 Dundas St E. Always link to the live donate page for current dates rather than printing dates that will go stale.
WhereTwo donation warehouses: Sherbourne at 334 Bleecker St (416-925-1230) and Morningside at 1154 Morningside Ave (416-214-0837). Main phone listed is the Regent Park HQ. Drop-off dates are occasional, 11:00am-2:30pm — dated and must be checked live.
Visit their site →416-922-7323

Food banks in Toronto

Food first, but several also run household-goods programmes.

Daily Bread Food Bank

Drop off only
TakesCanned fish — tuna, salmon, sardines, Canned fruit, Canned vegetables, Canned tomatoes, Oatmeal, Nut butters
CollectionNo home collection. Drop off at the warehouse, at any firehall in the city, or in the yellow bins at participating grocery stores. You can also have an online grocery order delivered to the warehouse during warehouse hours.
Where191 New Toronto Street, Gate 2, Toronto, ON
Visit their site →

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 Toronto

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Toronto?
7 of the 13 organizations on this page collect from your home: Diabetes Canada — Declutter for Diabetes, Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), Furniture Bank, Habitat for Humanity GTA ReStore, New Circles Community Services (GLOW clothing bank), Royal Furniture Bank, reBOOT Canada. 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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