appliances · British Columbia

Where to donate appliances in Vancouver

7 organizations in and around Vancouver 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.

  • 4 of 7 will not take mattresses and box springsCommunity Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver ReStore, HomeStart Foundation, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations)
  • 4 of 7 will not take large appliancesCommunity Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), HomeStart Foundation, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations), Union Gospel Mission (UGM)
  • 3 of 7 will not take car seats and cribsCommunity Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), MCC Thrift Shop Surrey, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations)
  • 2 of 7 will not take upholstered furnitureHomeStart Foundation, Union Gospel Mission (UGM)
  • 2 of 7 will not take hazardous materialHabitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations)

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 Vancouver that take appliances

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Will collect, free
TakesClothing, all sizes, Accessories - shoes, belts, hats, purses, Books, Toys and games, Kitchenware, Small appliances, Electronics - phones, tablets, speakers, Sports equipment, Household linens and bedding
Won't takeNo refusal list is published on their donation page
CollectionTheir page states: "Free service available for clothing, books, and small household goods. Book a pickup online or call 604.526.2447." Note the pickup is limited to clothing, books and small household goods - not furniture. Bagging/labelling instructions and a pickup time were not confirmed on the page read.
WhereDonation bins and drop-off points across the Lower Mainland - use the donation bin map on their site rather than assuming a count. They are also the paid nonprofit partner at the Savers/Value Village Community Donation Centre at 6415 Victoria Dr, Vancouver.
Visit their site →604-526-2447

Community Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society)

Drop off only
TakesGently-used clothing, Shoes, boots, purses, bags, Books, DVDs, videos, records, Jewelry, china, vases, cookware, lamps, Small kitchen appliances such as toasters, crock pots, kettles, Ornaments, knickknacks, silk flowers, collectibles, artwork, Linen, towels, decorative pillows, pictures, mirrors, Greeting cards, wrapping paper, stationery
Won't takeMattresses, bed frames and large furniture, Large appliances, Baby furniture, cribs and car seats, Exercise and sports-related equipment, Board games, Blinds, curtain rods, large area rugs, Hard-wired lights, National Geographic and school textbooks, Computers, printers, TVs and microwaves - see note, their page contradicts itself on these
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned. Drop-off at the store or at donation bins located at Surrey fire halls.
Where7138 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3W 5A3
Visit their site →

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver ReStore

Not stated - ask them
TakesAppliances, Cabinets, Flooring (unused), Furniture, indoor and outdoor, Insulation (unused), Lawn & garden, Lumber and trim, Framed mirrors, Roofing, Sheet goods (plywood, OSB), Hardware & tools, Home decor, Painting supplies, Heating and ventilation, Lighting & electrical (new), Plumbing, Windows & doors
Won't takeUsed mattresses and box springs, TVs and electronics, Drywall, Paint, Propane tanks, Exercise equipment and basketball hoops, Used clothing and toys, Linens and soft goods, Countertops (bathroom vanity tops are OK with base cabinets), Hazardous materials - all chemicals, grout, mortar, caulk, Household cleaners, Ladders, Cement roof tiles
CollectionTheir site mentions collection but gives no service area, minimum or booking line we could confirm. Ask when you call.
WhereFour ReStores, two of them in Metro Vancouver: Burnaby, 7977 Enterprise St, 604-420-1618, and Langley, 20104 Logan Ave, 604-514-1223. The others are Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Full list: habitatgv.ca/restore-locations
Visit their site →604-681-5618

HomeStart Foundation

TakesNight tables and dressers, Kitchen and dining tables, Chairs and sofas under 80 inches long, Armchairs, Coffee tables, Bookcases, TVs under 5 years old, and radios, Computer desks, Microwaves, Telephones and lamps, Rugs
Won't takeBeds - frames, mattresses, box springs, headboards, Sofa beds and futons, Recliner couches, Large exercise equipment, Oversized office furniture, Entertainment units, China cabinets, Large appliances - stoves, washers, dryers, fridges, Hard-wired lighting fixtures
CollectionPickup for a minimum $100 donation. Drivers accept cash, cheque or credit card, or you can donate online in advance. Service area as written on their page: "Vancouver, Burnaby (west of Royal Oak) and Richmond". Book by emailing coordinator@homestart.ca to arrange pickup days and times. Note: pickup days/hours and a same-day policy were NOT found on the page read - do not publish specific hours.
WhereNo public warehouse address; arrange by email at coordinator@homestart.ca. Charitable registration 872814504RR0001. No phone number appears on their donations page - do not publish one.
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MCC Thrift Shop Surrey

Drop off only
TakesSmall appliances - coffee makers, kettles, microwaves, crockpots, mixers, blenders, steamers, toasters, Housewares, Gently used clothing, Linens, Puzzles and games, Decorative items and home decor, Books, Electronics, Jewellery
Won't takeAny furniture, Baby items - car seats, booster seats, strollers, baby gates, Toys and stuffed animals, Damaged textiles, Helmets
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned anywhere on their site, and they refuse furniture outright. Third-party directories claiming MCC Surrey collects furniture and large appliances across Surrey, White Rock, North Delta, Cloverdale and Langley are NOT supported by their own site - phone 604-583-0465 before relying on that.
Where10653 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC
Visit their site →604-583-0465

The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations)

Drop off only
TakesClothing and linens, Footwear, Accessories, Housewares and small appliances, Books and media, Computers and electronics, Toys, Antiques and collectibles, Valuables
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances, Automobile parts and tires, Construction materials, Infant equipment - car seats, cribs, strollers, Paint and flammable/hazardous materials
CollectionTheir own page states plainly: "We are unable to offer donation pick-up services." Drop-off only.
WhereTheir page says "over 120 locations across Canada" - it does NOT give a Metro Vancouver count. Use the store finder at thriftstore.ca to find the nearest one.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378

Union Gospel Mission (UGM)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesWeather-appropriate clothing - shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, shorts, pants, jeans, jackets, coats (larger sizes preferred), Socks and underwear, new and unused only, Shoes - sandals, sneakers, boots, work boots, Bags, belts, cold and hot weather accessories, Linens, Pillows and cushions, new and unused only, Small appliances, lamps, knick-knacks, decorations, pictures, wall decor, Small furniture - night tables, coffee tables, small dressers, small bookcases, small dining tables with up to 4 chairs, accent chairs, Books (no textbooks or encyclopedias), Children's toys, new and unused only, Small musical instruments, New, unopened hygiene items, sleeping bags, emergency blankets, rain ponchos, reusable water bottles
Won't takeUsed socks and underwear, Used pillows and cushions, Used children's toys, Baby and children's gear, Large furniture and large appliances, Tools, Fitness equipment, Bicycles, Pianos, organs and record players, Textbooks and encyclopedias, Technology more than 10 years old, Bulk garage-sale or church-sale lots
CollectionTheir page states: "Due to capacity, we are not able to fulfill every request for donation pick-ups." Requests go through the donation coordination form on that page. A pickup is not guaranteed and no terms, area or fee are published.
WhereFour drop-off points, all listed on ugm.ca/donation-items: UGM Distribution Centre, 8346 St. George St, Vancouver V5X 3S7, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; UGM Vancouver reception, 601 E. Hastings St, 604-253-3323, 8am-7pm daily; UGM Thrift Store, 671 E. Hastings St, 604-254-8721, Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm; Found Thrift Boutique, 641 Columbia St, New Westminster, 604-553-0604, Mon-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm. Tax receipts via Donor Relations, 778-731-1611.
Visit their site →604-253-3323

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