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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Victoria

5 organizations in and around Victoria 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 5 will not take mattresses and box springsBeacon Community Services Thrift Shops, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region

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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5 places in Victoria that take clothes

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

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

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

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

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