appliances · Manitoba

Where to donate appliances in Winnipeg

6 organizations in and around Winnipeg 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.

  • 4 of 6 will not take large appliancesDiabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 4 of 6 will not take hazardous materialCanadian Goodwill Industries, Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 3 of 6 will not take car seats and cribsCanadian Goodwill Industries, Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 2 of 6 will not take mattresses and box springsHabitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store

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.

Read the rule →
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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6 places in Winnipeg that take appliances

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

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

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

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 →204-233-5160

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 →204-589-2218

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 →1-855-984-8378

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