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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Toronto

6 organizations in and around Toronto 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.

  • 2 of 6 will not take mattresses and box springsTalize, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 6 will not take large appliancesTalize, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 6 will not take hazardous materialTalize, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 6 will not take car seats and cribsTalize, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations
  • 2 of 6 will not take anything damaged or stainedDress for Success Toronto, New Circles Community Services (GLOW clothing bank)

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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6 places in Toronto that take clothes

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

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

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

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 →1-855-984-8378

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 →

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