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Where to donate appliances in Toronto

5 organizations in and around Toronto 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.

  • 2 of 5 will not take mattresses and box springsHabitat for Humanity GTA ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 5 will not take large appliancesFurniture Bank, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 5 will not take hazardous materialHabitat for Humanity GTA ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 5 will not take anything damaged or stainedFurniture Bank, Habitat for Humanity GTA ReStore

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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5 places in Toronto that take appliances

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

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 →416-934-1229

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 →

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 →1-855-984-8378

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.
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 →

Not sure what you have got?

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