Donating in Manitoba

Where to donate used goods in Winnipeg

13 organizations in and around Winnipeg 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.

Winnipeg's biggest quirk is that Goodwill here is not the Goodwill people know from elsewhere - Canadian Goodwill Industries is a registered Manitoba non-profit, Canadian since 1931, with six Manitoba stores, all proceeds staying in the province, and genuinely free home pickup that takes furniture, mattresses and large freestanding appliances. Between it and Habitat ReStore, which offers free pickup within city limits, Winnipeggers have two no-cost options for heavy items, with Oyate Tipi as a paid-but-receipted third that will actually carry a sofa out of the house. The trap worth knowing: Salvation Army Thrift and Value Village take no furniture and do no pickups at all - Salvation Army says so in plain words on its own donation page. One genuinely local arrangement no national list would have: bikes and bike parts can be left at any City of Winnipeg 4R Depot, where the WRENCH collects them about twice a month.

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 5 will come to you in Winnipeg. Everyone else on this page is drop-off.

  • Canadian Goodwill Industries — Free home pickup, booked by phone at (204) 943-6435, by email, or through their online request form, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Pickup runs on a city district schedule that sets which day your area is served, and you get a confirmation email with your date within 48 business hours. Service covers Winnipeg and select nearby Manitoba communities. All donations are inspected for rodent and insect activity - they will not collect from a home that has had pest activity or extermination in the last 3 months. Read their pickup terms and conditions before booking.
  • Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes — Free 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.
  • Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) — They do send trucks across Winnipeg to collect electronics from offices, warehouses, schools and residential addresses, booked online or by phone - but pickup is not automatically free. Cost depends on your location, the number of items and the level of service required, and fees are frequently waived during promotions and for members or high-value donations. For a single old laptop, drop it off instead.
  • Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore — Free pickup of donations and larger items within city limits, including curbside. Items must be readily accessible - outside or in a garage; crews do not retrieve items from basements or other levels. A ReStore driver inspects each item and makes the final decision on what is taken. Book by calling Sheila at (204) 233-5160 ext. 220.
  • Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape — They will come and carry it out, but pickup is a paid service - they describe their rates as competitive, 100% of the fee goes to their charity operations, you pay no HST, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the value of the furniture. Request a pickup through their site or call. For a sofa you cannot move yourself, this is usually the realistic Winnipeg option.

Furniture banks in Winnipeg

They furnish homes for people leaving shelters, resettling, or starting over. They want good furniture and they are the most likely to collect it.

Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape

TakesChairs, tables, end tables, Sofas and couches under 6 ft, Bookshelves, Floor and table lamps, Dressers, night tables, mirrors, Desks, Gently used mattresses and beds, Flat-screen TVs; tube TVs up to 26 inches, DVD players, Fans, Small kitchen appliances, kitchen tables, Cookware, bakeware, cutlery, tableware, Rugs up to 8x11 ft
Won't takeMajor appliances, Clothing, Books, King-size beds, Computer desks and filing cabinets, Glass tables, Tube TVs over 26 inches, Exercise equipment, Pianos, Food and alcohol-related items
CollectionThey will come and carry it out, but pickup is a paid service - they describe their rates as competitive, 100% of the fee goes to their charity operations, you pay no HST, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the value of the furniture. Request a pickup through their site or call. For a sofa you cannot move yourself, this is usually the realistic Winnipeg option.
Where606 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2N1
Visit their site →204-589-2218Tax receipt available

Centre Flavie

Not stated - ask them
TakesFurniture, Appliances, Household goods, Clothing
CollectionNo pickup service is described on their donations page - it asks donors to bring items to 301 Archibald Street. Call 204-231-9513 before assuming a truck will come.
Where301 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0W6
Visit their site →204-231-9513

Thrift stores in Winnipeg

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

Canadian Goodwill Industries

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Large freestanding appliances in working condition (fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, small to medium freezers), Small electrical appliances, Mattresses and box springs in clean condition, Clothing, shoes, linens, luggage, Dishware, glassware, kitchenware, Books and media, Computers and electronics, Working flat-screen TVs, Gaming items, toys, puzzles, Tools and yard equipment (gas removed), Bicycles, camping gear, sporting goods, Small exercise equipment, Mobility aids in clean working condition, Area rugs, lamps, pictures, seasonal items, patio furniture, BBQs, Unopened cosmetics, Jewellery and collectibles
Won't takeItems that are dirty, ripped, stained, broken, missing pieces, pet- or smoke-damaged, rusty, or a health/safety hazard, Items from homes with evidence of pests, or treated for pests in the last 3 months, Wet or mouldy items, Flammable materials, CRT computer monitors and console TVs, Large exercise machines, Printers, Unsafe infant and toddler products, Food items, Utility and public service uniforms
CollectionFree home pickup, booked by phone at (204) 943-6435, by email, or through their online request form, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Pickup runs on a city district schedule that sets which day your area is served, and you get a confirmation email with your date within 48 business hours. Service covers Winnipeg and select nearby Manitoba communities. All donations are inspected for rodent and insect activity - they will not collect from a home that has had pest activity or extermination in the last 3 months. Read their pickup terms and conditions before booking.
WhereA registered Manitoba non-profit charity, Canadian since 1931, with six thrift stores across Manitoba and all proceeds staying in Manitoba. Head office 70 Princess Street, Winnipeg. Use their Locations & Hours page for store addresses.
Visit their site →204-943-6435

MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, shoes and accessories, Bedding and bath, Books and magazines, Media - records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and videos, Toys and games, Housewares, Home decor, Sports equipment, Antiques and collectibles, Furniture - limited locations only
Won't takeDamaged items - dirty, broken, stained, smoky, smelling, or with excessive pet hair, Baby safety equipment, Helmets, Blinds, Microwaves, Sofa beds, Cosmetics, shampoos and toiletries, Personal grooming items, Building materials, Chemicals, Printers, Large exercise equipment, Matches, lighters and fire extinguishers, Large appliances, Stickered yard-sale items
CollectionNo pickup service is stated on their donation page. Three categories are decided shop by shop rather than centrally - e-waste (computers, TVs, phones), seasonal items, and mattresses - so call your nearest shop before loading the car. Furniture is taken at limited locations only.
WhereFour MCC Thrift shops in Winnipeg: Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop, Sargent MCC Thrift Shop, MCC Furniture Thrift Shop, and Selkirk Ave MCC Furniture & Thrift Shop, plus a dozen more across Manitoba. Addresses and phone numbers are not on the shop list itself - use the shop finder at https://mccthrift.com/locations
Visit their site →

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

Drop off only
TakesClothing and linens, Footwear, Accessories, Housewares and small appliances, Computers and electronics, Books and media, Toys, Antiques and collectibles, Valuables
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances, Construction materials, Infant equipment such as car seats, cribs and strollers, Automobile parts and tires, Paint, flammable and hazardous materials, Pianos
CollectionTheir own donation page states plainly: they are unable to offer donation pick-up services. Everything must be dropped off at a store or Donor Welcome Centre. This is the most common mistake people make with Salvation Army in Canada - and note they take no furniture, beds or large appliances at all.
WhereOver 120 locations across Canada. Their site does not publish a province list - enter your city or postal code in the store locator at https://thriftstore.ca/locations to find a store or Donor Welcome Centre near you.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378Tax receipt on some donations

Value Village (Savers) Community Donation Centre

Drop off only
TakesClothing, Household goods
CollectionDrop-off only at the Community Donation Centre attached to each store; no pickup is offered. This is a for-profit retailer that pays a non-profit partner for what you drop off, and the partner differs by store - so if you care which charity benefits, check which one your nearest store is paired with first.
WhereSix Winnipeg stores, each listing its own non-profit partner: 3629 Portage Ave (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg), 970 Nairn Ave, 942 Jefferson Ave, 1729 Pembina Hwy and 1695 Ellice Ave (all Diabetes Canada), and 1731 Kenaston Blvd Suite B (Canadian Red Cross). Store finder: https://stores.savers.com/mb/winnipeg/
Not a charity. 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 →

Clothing and textiles in Winnipeg

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

Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing (all types), accessories and bags, Shoes and boots, Curtains, Bedding and bath items, Sleeping bags, Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, Cameras, cell phones, PDAs, laptops, tablets, Toys, games and gaming consoles, Small household appliances (blenders, irons, hand mixers), Cookware, bakeware, cutlery and utensils, tableware, barware, Decorative accents, Sporting goods
Won't takeAll furniture, Beds and bedding parts, Large appliances, Televisions and computer monitors, Construction materials, Exercise equipment, Infant products, Automobile parts, Flammable products and hazardous materials, Marine vessels
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.
WhereA national home pick-up service. Diabetes Canada is also the named non-profit partner at four Winnipeg Value Village donation centres (Nairn, Jefferson, Pembina and Ellice), so dropping off there supports them. Book a pickup at https://declutterfordiabetes.ca/pickup
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

Union Gospel Mission Winnipeg - Box of Blessings

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, Jackets and winter gear, Shoes and boots, Hats, Purses and belts, Linens and towels, New underwear
CollectionNo pickup service is advertised. They run a network of Box of Blessings donation bins - some still labelled TOSS BOXES - hosted at churches, businesses and community centres, and the full bin list with addresses is on their donation page.
WhereAround 50 Box of Blessings bin locations listed across Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, including Oakbank, Selkirk, Stonewall, Steinbach, Carman, Portage la Prairie and Winkler. UGM's own Charis Centre is at 271 Archibald Street, Winnipeg. Registered charity 119275758RR0001. Programme contact: Martin Chidwick, 204-943-9904 ext. 237.
Visit their site →204-943-9904

Building materials and renovation in Winnipeg

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

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Lighting and home decor, Flat-screen televisions, Renovation materials and hardware (clean, no nails, 8 feet and over), Carpet (new), Windows up to 6 ft (no sealed units), Kitchen and modular cabinets, medicine cabinets, Appliances - washers, dryers and stoves, 7 years old or less, Doors and flooring, Bathroom fixtures, claw foot tubs (no rust), Plumbing fixtures and accessories, tools, New moulding, Antiques
Won't takeAutomotive parts, Non-modular kitchen cabinets, China cabinets, Wooden dining room tables with matching chairs, Paint and toxic materials, Used carpet, Used beds and mattresses, Dishwashers, Computers or monitors, Small appliances, Non-functioning appliances, Blinds, Housewares, Fluorescent light fixtures, Used windows over 6 feet, Lumber with nails in it or under 8 feet, Shower doors, Jacuzzis
CollectionFree pickup of donations and larger items within city limits, including curbside. Items must be readily accessible - outside or in a garage; crews do not retrieve items from basements or other levels. A ReStore driver inspects each item and makes the final decision on what is taken. Book by calling Sheila at (204) 233-5160 ext. 220.
WhereThree ReStores in Manitoba - two in Winnipeg (60 Archibald St., 204-233-5160, and 1565 Inkster Blvd., 204-414-0603) plus Brandon. Locations and hours: https://www.habitat.mb.ca/restore/location-hours/
Visit their site →204-233-5160Tax receipt on some donations

Electronics in Winnipeg

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

Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesDesktops and laptops, Monitors, Printers, Servers and phone systems, Most related IT equipment, Televisions (handling fee applies)
CollectionThey do send trucks across Winnipeg to collect electronics from offices, warehouses, schools and residential addresses, booked online or by phone - but pickup is not automatically free. Cost depends on your location, the number of items and the level of service required, and fees are frequently waived during promotions and for members or high-value donations. For a single old laptop, drop it off instead.
Where#403, 1200 Sherwin Road, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0K4
Visit their site →204-515-3226

Shelters and community services in Winnipeg

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

Siloam Mission

Drop off only
TakesMove-Out Kits - household starter kits for people moving into housing, Items shipped directly from their Amazon wish list, Other urgently needed goods - their current needs list changes, so check the page or ask before loading up
Won't takeFood items, over-the-counter medications, or hygiene items that have been opened or have expired
CollectionNo pickup service is offered. Drop off at Shipping & Receiving, 300 Princess St, entrance on Henry Ave, Monday to Saturday 8am-4pm, closed Sundays, holidays and long weekends. Email donategoods@siloam.ca or call 204-956-4344 before bringing a large load or to ask what is needed right now.
Where300 Princess Street (entrance on Henry Avenue), Winnipeg, MB
Visit their site →204-956-4344Tax receipt available

Food banks in Winnipeg

Food first, but several also run household-goods programmes.

Harvest Manitoba

Not stated - ask them
TakesCanned fruit, Canned soup and stew, Canned tuna, Canned vegetables, Pasta and pasta sauce, Rice, Peanut butter, Baby formula and baby food, Instant oatmeal
CollectionNo home pickup is advertised. Drop off at 1085 Winnipeg Avenue, Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 9am-3pm, closed Sunday. Worth knowing when you are clearing a pantry during a move.
Where1085 Winnipeg Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0S2
Visit their site →204-982-3663

Specialist in Winnipeg

Organizations that take one category properly rather than everything badly.

The WRENCH (Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub)

Drop off only
TakesBicycles, Bicycle parts
CollectionTheir FAQ states they are unable to offer pick-ups of donations at this time. Drop off at their Logan Ave shop, or leave bikes and parts at any City of Winnipeg 4R Depot - the WRENCH checks the depots roughly twice a month. They do not control depot hours, so check those before you go.
Where1057 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Visit their site →204-296-3389

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 Winnipeg

Common questions

Will any of them pick it up from my house in Winnipeg?
5 of the 13 organizations on this page collect from your home: Canadian Goodwill Industries, Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape. 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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