Donating in British Columbia

Where to donate used goods in Victoria

8 organizations in and around Victoria 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.

Only two organizations in Greater Victoria will collect large furniture from your home, and both charge rather than doing it free: Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStore at $50, and WIN at $40 plus GST. In both cases the fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee your sofa is accepted - crews assess items at the door - so email photos ahead and book about a week out. Everything else on this page is effectively drop-off. Big Brothers Big Sisters states outright that it cannot pick up donations. St Vincent de Paul describes no pickup at all. Beacon asks you to fill in a furniture form or phone a shop, but does not publish what that service involves or costs, so call before you count on it. Two conditions come up again and again and are worth reading before you load the car: upholstered furniture generally has to come from a smoke-free and pet-free home (both ReStore and WIN say so), and almost every shop reserves final say at the drop-off door based on condition and how full the store already is.

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 2 will come to you in Victoria. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.

  • Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStore — Pickup is offered within Greater Victoria for complete kitchens, large furniture, major appliances, or corporate donations. A $50 non-refundable truck usage fee applies, stated as effective January 1, 2026. Book at least one week in advance. The fee does not guarantee acceptance: "Our experienced teams will assess donations at the time of pick-up" and "The ReStore team has final discretion on what items we can accept." Items must be free of rips, tears and stains and come from a smoke-free and pet-free home.
  • Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative (WIN) — Truck pickup covers the "Central Victoria Area" only and carries a non-refundable $40 + GST truck usage fee. Email photos of your items to win@womeninneed.ca first so they can tell you whether the pieces are likely to be accepted. The fee does not guarantee acceptance.

Thrift stores in Victoria

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

Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative (WIN)

TakesClothing and accessories, Linens, Housewares, Loveseats, armchairs and sofas, Dining sets, Nightstands, dressers and coffee tables, Mattresses, box springs and frames
Won't takeUpholstered furniture from homes that are not both pet-free and smoke-free, Pieces they cannot take due to limited warehouse and store space
CollectionTruck pickup covers the "Central Victoria Area" only and carries a non-refundable $40 + GST truck usage fee. Email photos of your items to win@womeninneed.ca first so they can tell you whether the pieces are likely to be accepted. The fee does not guarantee acceptance.
WhereDonation Centre at 555 Ardersier Rd, Victoria takes clothing, accessories, linens and housewares. Furniture goes through the Home Shop at 1803 Cook St. Administrative office is 785 Pandora Ave, Victoria BC V8W 1N9 (250-480-4006) - not a drop-off point. Their charitable status and tax receipting are not stated on the pages checked; ask them directly if you need a receipt.
Visit their site →250-590-5137

Beacon Community Services Thrift Shops

Not stated - ask them
TakesArtwork, Books, Clothes and shoes (men's, women's and kids'), Costumes and special occasion wear, Craft supplies, Computer monitors, keyboards and mice (up to 10 years old), Furniture, Jewellery, Toys, Small appliances
Won't takeBeds and mattresses
CollectionFurniture is not a simple drop-off: "For furniture donations, please complete the form below or give us a call during store hours" (250-656-6828). Whether that means they collect from your home, and on what terms or fee, is not stated on their site - ask when you call rather than assuming a pickup.
WhereSix thrift shops listed on their own Thrift Shops page: 7105-B West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay; 7060 West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay (Brentwood Bargains); 9760 Fourth St, Sidney (Thrift on Fourth); 9756 Third St, Sidney (Flagship); 9781 Third St, Sidney (Annex); and 2644 Quadra St, Victoria. Donations are accepted 9:00am-4:45pm Monday to Saturday. Shop phone numbers: 250-652-0432 and 250-652-6707 (Brentwood Bay), 250-656-6828 and 250-656-3511 (Sidney), 250-590-5616 (Victoria).
Visit their site →250-590-5616

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island

Not stated - ask them
TakesPots, pans, dishes and cutlery, Good blankets and clean pillows, Linens, Clothing, all sizes, Household goods, Tools, gardening and hardware, Small furniture, Camping gear, Books, Small appliances, clean and in good working order, Newer flat-screen TVs and DVD/Blu-ray players in excellent working order
Won't takeThey publish a separate "items we do not accept" list linked from their thrift store page - check it before loading the car
CollectionNo pickup service is described anywhere on their thrift store page. Treat this as drop-off only unless they tell you otherwise on the phone.
WhereTwo thrift stores: 735 Cloverdale Ave, Saanich (250-590-8390, Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm) and 2784 Claude Road, Langford (250-478-0282, Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:00pm). Donations are accepted Monday to Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm, but note their warning that "at peak times throughout the month, the donations drop-off area may be closed."
Visit their site →250-590-8390

Clothing and textiles in Victoria

Clothes, shoes, linens and soft goods, including items too worn to resell that get recycled as fibre.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region

Drop off only
TakesUsed clothing, clean and in good condition - any style, size or season, Backpacks, purses and shoes, Linens, towels and bedding (no pillows), Small appliances in good working condition - coffee makers, kettles, toasters, air fryers, food processors, Decorative items and housewares, New or good-condition toys and games, Laptops, monitors, cameras, video games and other electronics in good working condition, Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS (may be limited to one box per household)
Won't takeBroken, dirty or damaged items, Furniture of any kind, Large items that cannot be lifted by one person, Beds, mattresses or pillows, Printers, Food or perishable items, Baby items such as strollers and cribs
CollectionStated plainly on their accepted-items page: "Please note that we are unable to pick up donations." Drop-off only, during office hours.
Where230 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5
Visit their site →250-475-1117

Building materials and renovation in Victoria

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

Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStore

TakesNew and gently used furniture (couches, chairs, tables, bed frames), Appliances (electric only), Building supplies and flooring materials, Cabinets and doors, Electronics and tools, Garden equipment and outdoor items, Home decor and lighting, Plumbing fixtures and hardware, Scrap metal (Westshore location only)
Won't takeBox springs, Pianos, Large pieces of granite, stone or marble, Blinds, ceiling fans, ceiling tiles, Patio doors, flat panel doors, bi-fold or mirrored closet doors, Gas appliances, Medical equipment or supplies, Clothing, Computers, Baby items and children's toys, Chemicals (cleaners, solvents), Propane tanks, Safety equipment, Powder-actuated tools, Weapons or ammunition
CollectionPickup is offered within Greater Victoria for complete kitchens, large furniture, major appliances, or corporate donations. A $50 non-refundable truck usage fee applies, stated as effective January 1, 2026. Book at least one week in advance. The fee does not guarantee acceptance: "Our experienced teams will assess donations at the time of pick-up" and "The ReStore team has final discretion on what items we can accept." Items must be free of rips, tears and stains and come from a smoke-free and pet-free home.
WhereTwo ReStores: 721 Vanalman Ave, Victoria BC and 849 Orono Ave, Langford BC. Donation drop-off Monday to Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. All donations are assessed at drop-off and the Receiving Team determines acceptance based on item condition and current store stock.
Visit their site →250.386.7867

Electronics in Victoria

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

Recycle My Electronics BC (EPRA)

Not stated - ask them
TakesCell phones and smartphones, Desktop computers, laptops and tablets, TVs, monitors and display devices, Kitchen appliances, Gaming systems, Power tools, E-bikes and e-scooters, Medical equipment
CollectionNo pickup service is described. Drop-off at authorized locations found through their "Where Can I Recycle?" finder. Any drop-off fee is not stated on the pages checked - confirm with the depot.
WhereA province-wide BC network of authorized drop-off locations, found through the location finder at recyclemyelectronics.ca/bc. This is not a charity: the site states "We are Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada." No tax receipt. Use it for electronics a thrift shop has already turned down.
Not a charity. A regulated recycling programme, not a charity. Electronics are dismantled and recycled, not reused.
Visit their site →

Shelters and community services in Victoria

They take specific things for specific people. Call before you load the car — a wasted trip costs them staff time.

Victoria Cool Aid Society

Not stated - ask them
TakesGifts of goods, services or expertise - they keep a current needs list rather than a fixed accepted-items list
CollectionNo pickup service is described. Their in-kind page asks donors to check their current needs and to arrange donations by email at donate@coolaid.org. Email or phone before bringing anything - what they need changes.
WhereAdministrative office at 101-749 Pandora Ave, Victoria BC V8W 1N9. Goods drop-off hours are not published; contact them first.
Visit their site →250.383.1977

Victoria Women's Transition House

Drop off only
TakesNEW pillows, NEW towels, NEW underwear, socks, pyjamas, sweatshirts and t-shirts, NEW or unused suitcases, Cell phones - "they need to be factory reset for us to use them"
Won't takeUsed items of any kind - "Due to storage and staff time constraints, we do not accept donations of used items"
CollectionNo pickup service. Phone the Community Office on 250-592-2927 to arrange delivery of a donation. Items can only be received during office hours, 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Complete their Donation Form - Goods and bring it with the items.
WhereDo not publish or seek out a drop-off address for this organization. Phone 250-592-2927 first and they will tell you where and when to bring goods.
Visit their site →250-592-2927

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 Victoria

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Victoria?
2 of the 8 organizations on this page collect from your home: Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStore, Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative (WIN). 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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