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Where to donate appliances in Victoria

5 organizations in and around Victoria 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.

  • 3 of 5 will not take mattresses and box springsBeacon Community Services Thrift Shops, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region, Habitat for Humanity Victoria 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 Victoria that take appliances

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

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

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

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.
A regulated recycling program, not a charity. Electronics are dismantled and recycled, not reused.
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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

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