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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Vancouver

10 organizations in and around Vancouver 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.

  • 5 of 10 will not take mattresses and box springsBC SPCA Thrift Stores, Community Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver ReStore, Shelter to Home and others
  • 3 of 10 will not take large appliancesCommunity Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations), Union Gospel Mission (UGM)
  • 3 of 10 will not take hazardous materialBC SPCA Thrift Stores, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations)
  • 3 of 10 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 10 will not take encyclopedias and textbooksCommunity Thrift Store (Surrey Hospice Society & Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society), Union Gospel Mission (UGM)

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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10 places in Vancouver that take clothes

BC SPCA Thrift Stores

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing and accessories, Housewares and kitchen items, Books, media and toys, Small furniture items, Home decor, Seasonal items, Electronics in working condition
Won't takeBroken or unsafe items, Mattresses or heavily damaged furniture, Hazardous materials, Recalled products, Soiled or heavily worn items, Anything restricted by health or safety regulations
CollectionNo pickup service is mentioned anywhere on their thrift store page. Their own instruction: "Because donation needs, storage space and staffing can vary by location, please call ahead before bringing items to a Thrift Store location." They also ask that items not be left outside locations after hours.
WhereEleven BC SPCA thrift stores province-wide. The Metro Vancouver ones are Vancouver (East), Vancouver (West), North Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey. Each store has its own phone number - get it from the list at spca.bc.ca/thrift-stores and call that store, not a central line.
Visit their site →

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 →

Diabetes Canada - Declutter clothing donation program

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesGently used clothing, Household items
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.
WhereDonation bins plus the home pickup service - use the "Find a donation bin" locator on diabetes.ca. No Metro Vancouver bin count is published.
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

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

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

Savers / Value Village Community Donation Centre - South Vancouver

Not stated - ask them
TakesUsed clothing, Used household items
CollectionNo pickup service is stated. IMPORTANT for the page author: Savers/Value Village is a FOR-PROFIT retailer. It pays a nonprofit partner for the goods you drop off - at this location the partner is Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. Donors do not get a charitable tax receipt here. Say so plainly, or readers will assume it is a charity shop.
Where6415 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5
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 →604-327-4434

Shelter to Home

TakesCouches, sofas and love seats, 78 inch maximum, Mattresses, box springs and metal bed frames - twin, double and queen, Bed linen and sheet sets, blankets and comforters - twin, double, queen, Pillows, pillowslips and protective pillowslips, Towel sets, Dishes and cutlery, sets of 4 or 6 preferred
Won't takeTVs - "We are no longer accepting TVs", King-size bedding and king-size mattresses, Coffee tables
CollectionTheir page states: "Once approved, we can pick up from your location for a minimum $130 donation (to cover moving costs)" and "we are able to pick up furniture only from North and West Vancouver locations." Email Info@sheltertohome.ca or phone 778-653-9669 with photos and dimensions to get approval first.
WhereDrop-off is at a North Vancouver storage facility whose address is given once a donation is approved, not published.
Visit their site →778-653-9669

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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